Deputy Director: English Language

Deputy Director: English Language
Reference: (Ref. 65804/11)
Start Date: 15 Apr 2010
Expiry Date: 30 Apr 2010

Company: The Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Location: South Africa - Gauteng - Pretoria
Industry: Government and Public Sector
Salary Range: From 378456.00 to 0.00 ANNUALLY SPECIFIED
Implement the language training policy of the Diplomatic Academy Job Description

Directorate: Language Training
Deputy Director: English Language

Total salary package: R378 456 per annum. This all-inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance contract

(Ref. 65804/11)

Requirements:



* Applicants must be in possession of at least a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, with English as a major subject
* Postgraduate qualifications in English will be added advantages
* Experience in a management position
* Experience in English language training
* Exposure to international relations, some knowledge of Political Science or Development Studies, as well as a Moderator’s Certificate, will be recommended.


Competencies:

* Knowledge of South African Foreign Policy
* Specialised knowledge of the English language
* Excellent writing skills
* The ability to interpret human resource policies
* Management and analytical skills
* Computer literacy
* Communication skills
* Good organisational, planning and co-ordination skills
* Problem-solving skills
* Good interpersonal relations
* Financial management skills
* Client orientation and customer focus
* The ability to work as part of a team.


Duties:

* Implement the language training policy of the Diplomatic Academy
* Manage English language training
* Manage assessment processes for English language training
* Translate and interpret research
* Perform research on computer-assisted language learning and oversee the implementation of the computer-assisted language learning programme
* Comply with legislative and other directives
* Liaise and consult with internal and external stakeholders
* Assist in managing the human and financial resources of the Directorate
* Co-ordinate English language proficiency assessments
* Develop innovative English language training material.


Note: Applicants will be expected to contribute to the teaching of English in DIRCO and must be willing to undergo a language proficiency test/exercise.

Enquiries: Ms L Mudau, tel. (012) 351-0645.

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

All appointments will be subject to a process of security clearance and qualification verification.

Candidates will be required to undergo a competency assessment process.

Applications must be submitted via a signed Z83 form, accompanied by a CV and certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document. Should you not comply with this, your application may not be considered.

Enquiries related to the application process should be directed to Genevieve Mohamed at Human Communications, tel. (011) 807-3260.

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to: Human Communications, PO Box 1793, Rivonia 2128 or hand-deliver to: 3 Autumn Road, Rivonia 2128 or fax to: 086 619 7692. Alternatively, e-mail to: genevieve2@humancommunications.co.za

Closing date: 30 April 2010.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.