Assistant Director: Strategic Partnerships

About the position

Purpose

To promote South Africa and Africa's participation in the European Union Funding Programmes and networks, which will leverage international resources to strengthen
science, technology and innovation capacities and maintain strategic partnerships.

Key Result Areas

• SA participation in competitive EU funding programmes
• Support the facilitation of access in international knowledge, capacities, and resources DSTI
• SA-EU STI programmes and projects
• Administration
• Strengthening the stakeholder engagements

Competency Requirements

Knowledge:

• Knowledge and understanding Science Technology and Innovation and its impact on development
• Knowledge and understanding of the national system of innovation
• Knowledge and understanding of International Relations
• Basic knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Regulation
• Understanding of international science and technology institutions and its related systems

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing and computer skills
• Good communication skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical and Research skills
• Strategic thinking skills
• Negotiation skills
• Science Diplomacy

Personal Attributes:

• Resilience: Maintain effective work behaviour in the face of setbacks or pressure, remains calm, stable and in control of themselves.
• Personal Motivation: Commit self to work hard, towards goals. Shows enthusiasm and career commitment.
• Team player, independent worker and analytical thinker.

Qualifications and Experience

• A tertiary qualification at NQF level 7 in International Relations, Public Administration, Scientific related field
• Minimum 2 in a scientific field, public administration or international relations, international events management experience, and understanding.

Desired Skills:

• Administrative skills
• Computer Skills (MS Word