MANAGER: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & PROTOCOL-PERMANENT WITH THREE MONTHS’ PROBATION

Gauteng Provincial Government; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) in Gauteng is seeking a Director for International Relations & Protocol. The role leads strategy, builds links with diplomatic communities and development partners, and coordinates intergovernmental relations.

Responsibilities include overseeing protocol and consular services, managing high-level missions, and ensuring effective governance and stakeholder engagement. Closing date 06-11-2026. Enquiries: [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or NQF Level 7 in International Relations, Political Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5 years in experience in international relations, diplomatic protocol, or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Strategy implementation: identify, manage and coordinate activities to build international and local networks.
• Develop and maintain bilateral and multilateral links with diplomatic community and development partners.
• Coordinate protocol and consular activities, including visas, passports, ceremonies and hospitality services.
• Coordinate high-level ministerial or executive missions and provide secretarial/logistical support.
• Monitor budgets, resources and governance to ensure efficient use of funds and adherence to rules.

Skills

International relations experience

Diplomatic protocol awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree or NQF Level 7 qualification in related field

Job description

• Reference Number : Refs/057193
• Directorate : INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & PROTOCOL
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : PATERSON GRADE GGDA D3, SALARY R 997 015.00 TOTAL COST OF EMPLOYMENT PER ANNUM
• Enquiries : Only queries can be forward to - [e-mail]

Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree or NQF Level 7 qualification in International Relations, Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field. 5 years in experience in international relations, diplomatic protocol, or related roles.

Duties :

• Strategy Implementation- Identify, manage, and coordinate activities related to building International and local networks with relevant stakeholders, forums etc. To develop and maintain linkages between the Diplomatic Community, relations with the Development Partners; to maintain bi-lateral and multi-lateral links. Manage and maintain relations of Intergovernmental nature and coordinate activities with government, other agencies, Embassies etc. Collaborate and consult with other departments to ensure alignment of GGDA work on special projects (Investment, trade, job creation). To establish a symbiotic relationship with IPA's and establish Inter-provincial Forum. Manage and coordinate Protocol and consular activities for GGDA activities for GGDA, visas, passports, and related processes. To ensure appropriate conduct of ceremonies and public functions; Protocol services and ceremonial, consular and hospitality Services. To ensure that all protocol agreements and Obligations are conducted in accordance with prevailing Rules or Agreements. Twinning/Bilateral Agreements. Identify and Elementary Research on matters relating to activities within scope of work. Project Management: Coordinate and implement High level special projects e.g. outgoing ministerial Investment and trade missions. Accompany CEO and other members of the executive to meetings and high-level overseas missions providing secretarial & logistical event management services e.g. reports/minutes. Manage Logistics around Incoming and Outgoing Missions ensure adherence to Protocol & International Relations. Welcome incoming delegation, coordinate activities, site visits to Industrial Parks etc. Establish Data base of High-level International Contacts and maintain relations. Ensure adherence to Efficient Office systems and procedures and budget. Financial leadership. Contribute to the budget preparation process. Ensure the effective, efficient, economical, and transparent use of financial and other resources. Monitor expenditure against budget and ensure spending occurs within budgetary limits. Explore opportunities to reduce costs. Stakeholder Relationship Management. Through engagements with key stakeholders and embassies, obtain leads and refer them to GGDA (TIRE) units and subsidiaries. Facilitate engagements with Embassies and Chambers for information sharing and support the stakeholder requirements, which may be e.g. Visas etc. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with the Department of Economic Development, Premier's Office, DIRCO, DTIC, Embassies, international organisations, and investors. Guidance of protocol compliance by adhering to requirements such as when hosting dignitaries, ensure correct level of host, including the exchange of gifts. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with the Department of International Relations, Embassies, international organisations, and investors coming through to the Invest SA. To assist and facilitate queries and enquiries, by providing guidance and interventions with other stakeholders like Home Affairs, SARS etc. Good Corporate Governance & Compliance. Define appropriate protocols and standards for the Organisation and subsidiaries. Coordinate and ensure that the protocols and standards are observed. Disseminate appropriate information on protocols and standards to all stakeholders. Provide guidance on roles and responsibilities and establish clear delegated authority. Manage and monitor performance of the direct reports against individual performance contracts. Organizational Effectiveness. Through engagements with key stakeholders and embassies, obtain leads and refer them to GGDA (TIRE) units and subsidiaries. Facilitate engagements with Embassies and Chambers for information sharing and supporting the stakeholder requirements, which may be e.g. Visas etc. Participate in Team meetings to provide advice, support and contribution in the establishment and implementation of internal systems.

Notes :

• Preference will be given to people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged individuals to promote Employment Equity within the group

Employer : Department of Economic Development

Location : GAUTENG GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Closing Date : 06-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have the required qualification

do you have Only queries can be forward to - [e-mail]