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Office Administrator (full-time, 41 hrs.) in the Protocol division
This position is to be occupied by 01.01.2025 for a fixed term of 11 months. The first two months will serve as a probationary period.
The key responsibilities are in the area of protocol. Further responsibilities are in other departments with particular focus on political public relation. These tasks will include, but are not limited to:
- Organization / Logistics / supporting high ranking delegation from Germany relating to South Africa’s G20-Presidency
- Preparation and support of visits and delegations on Federal and Regional level as well as selected visit in the political realm (Logistics)
- Organization and support of big events of the Ambassador or the Embassy (e.g. receptions)
- Maintaining contact with South African institutions and service providers in the field of protocol
- Further ad-hoc protocol tasks
Requirements:
- Grade 12 (Matric and/or Abitur)
- Very good proficiency in English (oral and written)
- Good proficiency in German (oral and written)
- Organizational competence and talent, creativity and experience in working independently
- The applicant must be a strong team player and should be able to work well under pressure.
- Willingness to work overtime (overtime is compensated by time off according to local law) and multi-day business trips within South Africa
- Good computer literacy
- Valid residence and work permit for South Africa is mandatory
There will be an induction period. The employment contract is subject to South African Law and compensated at local rates.
Your written application should contain a summary of your professional background as well as previous work experience, qualifications, and a photo. All information must be documented with appropriate evidence, otherwise your application cannot be considered.
Suitable candidates will be invited to a written assessment and a personal interview in November.
Please submit your application to the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany with the subject line “Bewerbung Prot-SB Stelle” by no later than November 15, 2024, via email only to recruitments@pret.diplo.de.
If you have not received a response by November 25, 2024, please conclude that your application was not successful.