Cultural Affairs Assistant
Basic Function and Major Duties of the Position: The incumbent is reporting to the Cultural Affairs Specialist for Young African Leaders Network (YALN) programming, this position assists in implementing and managing youth programs targeted at the YALN, which includes Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders exchange program participants, the Embassy’s Youth Council, and several other youth exchange programs targeting youth ages 18-35.
NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR PERMANENT RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
For more details on the Application and Selection process, please go to: Please note that this link will take you to the p-net site.http://southafrica.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html
Qualifications Required: NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST ADDRESS EACH SELECTION CRITERION DETAILED BELOW WITH SPECIFIC AND COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION SUPPORTING EACH ITEM. Items 1- 5 are ALL REQUIRED 1. Education*: – Completion of secondary school (Matric) is required.2. Work Experience: – Three to five years of secretarial or program support experience is required.3. Language: – English level IV (fluent) reading/writing/speaking is required. (This will be tested).– Level III (good working knowledge) of one other South African official language – reading/writing/speaking is required.4. Knowledge:– Must understand public diplomacy both theoretically and operationally.– Must be familiar with South African academic institutions.– Knowledge of local service providers (caterers, conference sites, etc.) is required.5. Skills and Abilities: – Strong communication skills are required.– Tact and resourcefulness in dealing with public and PAS contacts is required.– Ability to multi-task is required– Ability to act independently with good judgment is required.
R136,100 – R190,539 per annum
