The application deadline was 28 August 2026.
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has opened applications for six government vacancies at its Pretoria Head Office. The current DIRCO Jobs includes opportunities in Human Resources, Organisational Development and security vetting, with positions available at Deputy Director and Assistant Director level. The vacancies were advertised through the Public Service Vacancy Circular 28/2026 dated 7 August 2026 and applications close on 28 August 2026. Salaries range from R487,197 to R932,292 per annum depending on the post. Applicants need role-specific qualifications and relevant management, supervisory or vetting experience, and every application must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 form together with the documents required by the department. Each position has its own reference number and application email address.
About DIRCO Jobs
- Department: Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO)
- Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
- Total Vacancies: 6 posts
- Fields: Human Resources, Organisational Development and Security Vetting
- Advert Date: 7 August 2026
- Closing Date: 28 August 2026
- Application Form: Z83
- Application Method: Email or hand delivery to the OR Tambo Building, Pretoria
Available Positions
- Deputy Director: Human Resources (Recruitment & Selection) — 1 post — Ref 0731/02 — R932,292 per annum (Salary Level 11)
- Deputy Director: Organisational Development — 1 post — Ref 0731/01 — R932,292 per annum (Salary Level 11)
- Assistant Director: Organisational Development — 1 post — Ref 0731/04 — R487,197 per annum (Salary Level 9)
- Assistant Director: Vetting Fieldwork Officer — 3 posts — Ref 0731/08 — R605,742 per annum (Salary Level 10)
Deputy Director: Human Resources — Recruitment and Selection
The Human Resources vacancy sits within Corporate Management and focuses on the department’s recruitment and selection function. The successful candidate will work with recruitment policy, standard operating procedures, internal controls, recruitment systems, reporting and compliance. The role also includes stakeholder management, procurement responsibilities, technical support to the sub-directorate and the coaching and development of personnel.
Applicants need an NQF Level 6 Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Public Management or a related field recognised by SAQA. DIRCO requires at least three to five years of relevant experience at junior management level in a Human Resources Management environment. A PERSAL administration certificate is listed as an added advantage.
The post requires knowledge of public service legislation, HR prescripts and guidelines, the Public Finance Management Act, policy analysis and development. Planning, people management, decision-making, analytical ability, client service and written and verbal communication are also part of the competency profile.
Organisational Development Vacancies
DIRCO has two current vacancies in Organisational Development: one Deputy Director post and one Assistant Director post. Both positions are based in Pretoria and work with organisational structures, job evaluation, business-process improvement and Organisational Functionality Assessments.
Deputy Director: Organisational Development
The Deputy Director position carries a salary package of R932,292 per annum at Salary Level 11. Applicants need an NQF Level 6 Diploma or Degree in Management Services, Operations Management, Industrial Psychology or a related field, together with three to five years of junior managerial experience in Organisational Development and job evaluation. A Job Evaluation certificate is an advantage.
Responsibilities include managing the design and alignment of organisational structures with departmental strategy, providing job-evaluation support, conducting Organisational Functionality Assessments, supporting business-process engineering and managing the sub-directorate. The role also includes technical support, coaching and people management.
Assistant Director: Organisational Development
The Assistant Director post is advertised at R487,197 per annum at Salary Level 9. It requires an undergraduate NQF Level 6 Diploma or Degree in Management Services, Operations Management, Industrial Psychology or a related field. Applicants need at least three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in Organisational Development. A certificate in Job Evaluation will be an added advantage.
The work includes reviewing and developing departmental organisational structures, providing organisational-design services, supporting business-process re-engineering, providing job-evaluation services and conducting Organisational Functionality Assessments. Knowledge of public service legislation, job evaluation, strategic planning, project management and organisational-development principles is important for the position.
Assistant Director: Vetting Fieldwork Officer
Three Vetting Fieldwork Officer posts are available within Corporate Management. The position is advertised at R605,742 per annum at Salary Level 10 and is based in Pretoria. The work is centred on security vetting investigations and requires previous experience handling Secret or Top Secret vetting processes.
Applicants need an NQF Level 6 Diploma or Degree in Security Management, Social Sciences or a related field. Successful completion of vetting training offered by the State Security Agency, South African National Defence Force or South African Police Service is required. Candidates must also hold a valid Top Secret Security Clearance, a valid driver’s licence and have three to five years of experience conducting Top Secret or Secret vetting investigations.
The duties include conducting vetting fieldwork investigations, contributing to policies, guidelines, norms and standards for vetting work, maintaining communication systems between DIRCO and the State Security Agency or other relevant bodies, administering files and participating in task teams dealing with vetting projects and processes. The competency requirements include investigation and interviewing skills, analytical ability, report writing, knowledge of Minimum Information Security Standards and willingness to travel extensively.
Qualifications and Experience
The qualification and experience requirements differ by position. The two Organisational Development roles are suited to applicants with Management Services, Operations Management, Industrial Psychology or related qualifications. The Human Resources position requires a relevant HR, Public Administration or Public Management qualification, while the Vetting Fieldwork Officer vacancies require Security Management, Social Sciences or a related qualification together with formal vetting training and an active Top Secret Security Clearance.
Management-level experience is required for the Deputy Director vacancies. The Assistant Director: Organisational Development post requires supervisory experience, while the Vetting Fieldwork Officer position requires direct experience in security vetting investigations. Applicants should use the reference number of the position they are applying for and make sure their qualifications and experience match that specific vacancy.
Application Requirements
DIRCO requires applications to be submitted on the new Z83 form that has been in use since 1 January 2021. The form must be completed and hand signed. Applications submitted on an incorrect Z83 form will not be considered. Applicants with foreign qualifications are responsible for obtaining an evaluation from the South African Qualifications Authority.
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and qualification verification. The department also states that shortlisted candidates will complete two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise linked to the technical and generic requirements of the post, and an integrity or ethical-conduct assessment.
How to Apply for DIRCO Vacancies
Applications can be emailed to the address assigned to each position. The post name should be included in the email subject line so that the application can be acknowledged.
- Deputy Director: Human Resources (Recruitment & Selection) — Ref 0731/02: ddhr26@dirco.gov.za
- Deputy Director: Organisational Development — Ref 0731/01: ddod26@dirco.gov.za
- Assistant Director: Organisational Development — Ref 0731/04: asdod26@dirco.gov.za
- Assistant Director: Vetting Fieldwork Officer — Ref 0731/08: vfo26@dirco.gov.za
Hand-delivered applications can be submitted to the OR Tambo Building, 460 Soutpansberg Road, Rietondale, Pretoria. Applications must reach DIRCO by 28 August 2026.
View the current DIRCO vacancies page
Selection and Appointment Information
DIRCO is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and departmental Employment Equity targets are considered during the selection process. Correspondence is limited to shortlisted candidates. The department states that applicants who have not been contacted within four months after the closing date should regard their application as unsuccessful. DIRCO also reserves the right not to make an appointment.
