Posted Date
9 August 2026
Updated Date
9 August 2026
Introduction
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation, DIRCO, has advertised new government vacancies for qualified and experienced applicants.
The current DIRCO vacancy advertisement contains four vacancy entries covering six posts. The positions include Deputy Director: Human Resources, Deputy Director: Organisational Development, Assistant Director: Organisational Development and Assistant Director: Vetting Fieldwork Officer.
All four vacancy entries list Pretoria as the centre. The closing date is 28 August 2026. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
The advertised positions cover Human Resources, Organisational Development and Vetting Fieldwork. Applicants should carefully check the requirements for the specific position before submitting an application.
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We publish this DIRCO vacancies guide to help job seekers understand the advertised positions, requirements, salaries, duties and application process before applying.
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Download DIRCO Vacancies 28 of 2026 PDF
Applicants should read the complete official vacancy advertisement before submitting an application.
The PDF contains the official vacancy details, requirements, duties, salaries, application email addresses, closing date and recruitment instructions.
DOWNLOAD DIRCO VACANCIES 28 of 2026 PDF
The advertisement states that applications must be submitted using the new Z83 form, effective from 1 January 2021. The completed Z83 must be hand signed.
DIRCO Vacancies 2026 Summary
| Position | Reference Number | Posts | Salary | Salary Level | Centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director: Human Resources, Recruitment & Selection | 0731/02 | 1 | R932,292 | Level 11 | Pretoria |
| Deputy Director: Organisational Development | 0731/01 | 1 | R932,292 | Level 11 | Pretoria |
| Assistant Director: Organisational Development | 0731/04 | 1 | R487,197 | Level 9 | Pretoria |
| Assistant Director: Vetting Fieldwork Officer | 0731/08 | 3 | R605,742 | Level 10 | Pretoria |
The advertisement confirms the position titles, reference numbers, number of posts, salaries and centres.
Table of Contents
- About the Department of International Relations and Cooperation
- Why These DIRCO Jobs Are Worth Applying For
- Complete List of Advertised Vacancies
- Deputy Director: Human Resources, Recruitment & Selection
- Deputy Director: Organisational Development
- Assistant Director: Organisational Development
- Assistant Director: Vetting Fieldwork Officer
- Salary and Benefits
- Work Locations
- Required Documents
- How to Prepare a Strong Z83 Application
- Step-by-Step Application Process
- Common Application Mistakes
- Selection Process
- Interview Preparation
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Official PDF Download
- Official Application Information
- Related Department Vacancies
- Related DPSA Circular Vacancies
- Frequently Asked Questions
- About the Author
- Disclaimer
About the Department of International Relations and Cooperation
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation is the South African government department responsible for the country’s international relations and foreign policy functions.
DIRCO works within South Africa’s international relations framework and supports the country’s engagement with other countries and international organisations.
The vacancy advertisement identifies DIRCO as an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
For official departmental information, applicants should use the DIRCO website before submitting an application.
Why These DIRCO Jobs Are Worth Applying For
The current vacancies cover several professional areas within the public service.
The positions suit applicants with experience or qualifications in:
- Human Resources Management
- Public Administration
- Public Management
- Management Services
- Operations Management
- Industrial Psychology
- Organisational Development
- Security Management
- Social Sciences
- Vetting investigations
The advertised salaries range from R487,197 to R932,292 per year.
Applicants should focus on meeting the actual requirements instead of applying based only on salary.
Complete List of Advertised Vacancies
The DIRCO advertisement contains the following vacancy entries:
Post 28/27
Deputy Director: Human Resources, Recruitment & Selection
Reference Number: 0731/02
Number of Posts: 1
Post 28/28
Deputy Director: Organisational Development
Reference Number: 0731/01
Number of Posts: 1
Post 28/29
Assistant Director: Organisational Development
Reference Number: 0731/04
Number of Posts: 1
Post 28/30
Assistant Director: Vetting Fieldwork Officer
Reference Number: 0731/08
Number of Posts: 3
The four vacancy entries therefore represent six advertised posts.
1. Deputy Director: Human Resources, Recruitment & Selection
Reference Number: 0731/02
Number of Posts: 1
Branch: Corporate Management
Salary: R932,292 per annum
Salary Level: 11
Centre: Pretoria
Who This Position Suits
This position suits an experienced Human Resources professional with experience in recruitment and selection and an understanding of the South African Public Service environment.
Applicants with junior management experience in Human Resources Management should compare their experience carefully against the requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have an NQF Level 6 Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Public Management or a related field recognised by SAQA.
Applicants also need 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.
Key Competencies
The advertisement lists knowledge and skills relating to:
- Public service legislation
- HR prescripts and guidelines
- PFMA
- Policy analysis and development
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- People management
- Planning and organising
- Client orientation
- Communication
- Computer literacy
- Teamwork
- Independent work
- Working under pressure
- Diplomacy
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will work on the development, review and implementation of Recruitment and Selection policies, standard operating procedures and internal controls.
Duties include:
- Implementing recruitment and selection operations
- Managing stakeholders and service providers
- Ensuring compliance with recruitment systems
- Reporting and compliance management
- Procurement management
- Managing the sub-directorate
- Providing technical direction
- Coaching and developing personnel
Application Email
ddr&s26@dirco.gov.za
The advertisement instructs applicants to quote the post name in the email subject line.
2. Deputy Director: Organisational Development
Reference Number: 0731/01
Number of Posts: 1
Branch: Office of the Chief Operations Officer
Salary: R932,292 per annum
Salary Level: 11
Centre: Pretoria
Who This Position Suits
This position suits an experienced Organisational Development professional with managerial experience and knowledge of organisational structures, job evaluation and organisational effectiveness.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate NQF Level 6 Diploma or Degree in Management Services, Operations Management, Industrial Psychology or a related field.
Applicants need three to five years of junior managerial experience in Organisational Development and job evaluation.
A Certificate in Job Evaluation is an added advantage.
Key Competencies
The advertisement includes:
- Knowledge of the Constitution
- Public Service legislation
- PFMA
- Job evaluation
- Job descriptions
- Organisational Development principles
- National Development Plan priorities
- Organisational Functionality Assessment tools
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Policy analysis
- Facilitation
- Report writing
- Investigation
- Interviewing
- People management
- Diplomacy
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Managing organisational structure design
- Aligning organisational structures with departmental strategy
- Managing job evaluation support services
- Conducting Organisational Functionality Assessments
- Providing business process engineering support
- Providing management support services
- Managing the sub-directorate
- Providing technical support
- Coaching personnel
- People management
Application Email
3. Assistant Director: Organisational Development
Reference Number: 0731/04
Number of Posts: 1
Branch: Office of the Chief Operations Officer
Salary: R487,197 per annum
Salary Level: 9
Centre: Pretoria
Who This Position Suits
This position suits applicants with supervisory-level Organisational Development experience.
Applicants interested in organisational structures, business process improvement, job evaluation and organisational effectiveness should review the requirements carefully.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate NQF Level 6 Diploma or Degree in Management Services, Operations Management, Industrial Psychology or a related field.
At least three years of relevant experience at supervisory level in Organisational Development is required.
A Certificate in Job Evaluation is an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties include:
- Reviewing departmental organisational structures
- Developing organisational structures
- Providing organisational design services
- Supporting business process re-engineering
- Providing job evaluation services
- Conducting Organisational Functionality Assessments
- Coaching
- People management
Application Email
4. Assistant Director: Vetting Fieldwork Officer
Reference Number: 0731/08
Number of Posts: 3
Branch: Corporate Management
Salary: R605,742 per annum
Salary Level: 10
Centre: Pretoria
Who This Position Suits
This position suits applicants with professional experience in vetting investigations, security management, social sciences or related fields.
Applicants should carefully check the security clearance, vetting training, driver’s licence and investigation experience requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate NQF Level 6 Diploma or Degree in Security Management, Social Sciences or related fields.
Applicants must also have:
- Successful completion of Vetting Course or Training offered by SSA, SANDF or SAPS
- Valid Top Secret Security Clearance
- Valid driver’s licence
- Three to five years of experience conducting Top Secret or Secret vetting investigations
Key Competencies
The advertisement lists:
- Public Service legislation
- Domestic and foreign policy
- Minimum Information Security Standards
- Vetting policy guidelines
- Vetting prescripts
- Planning and organising
- Problem-solving
- Investigation skills
- Interviewing skills
- Report writing
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Working independently
- Integrity
- Political and cultural sensitivity
- Willingness to travel
- Diplomacy
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicants will conduct vetting fieldwork investigations.
The duties also include:
- Providing input into policies and guidelines
- Supporting communication between DIRCO, SSA and related agencies
- Administering files
- Participating in task teams dealing with vetting projects and processes
Application Email
Salary and Benefits
The DIRCO advertisement lists three salary levels across the four vacancy entries.
Salary Level 9:
Assistant Director: Organisational Development, R487,197 per year.
Salary Level 10:
Assistant Director: Vetting Fieldwork Officer, R605,742 per year.
Salary Level 11:
Deputy Director: Human Resources and Deputy Director: Organisational Development, R932,292 per year.
For the two Level 11 positions, DIRCO states that the salary is an all-inclusive remuneration package consisting of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion structured under applicable rules.
The supplied advertisement does not provide a detailed benefits breakdown for the Level 9 and Level 10 posts.
Understanding the Salary Levels
Salary levels provide an indication of the remuneration level attached to a public service position.
In this advertisement, the Level 9 position is an Assistant Director role, while the Level 10 position is also an Assistant Director role with a different technical focus.
The two Level 11 positions are Deputy Director positions with higher management responsibilities.
Applicants should assess the complete job requirements before comparing positions by salary.
Work Locations
All four advertised vacancy entries are based in Pretoria.
The advertisement also provides a hand-delivery option at:
OR Tambo Building
460 Soutpansberg Road
Pretoria
Required Documents
The advertisement specifically requires the new Z83 form effective from 1 January 2021.
The Z83 must be duly completed and hand signed.
The advertisement states that applications using an incorrect Z83 for employment will not be considered.
Applicants with foreign qualifications are responsible for having their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority, SAQA.
Before submitting an application, applicants should read the full vacancy PDF and check the supporting-document requirements for the specific post.
How to Prepare a Strong Z83 Application
A properly completed Z83 helps you present your application information clearly.
Before sending your application:
- Use the correct Z83 form.
- Complete the applicable sections.
- Hand-sign the form.
- Check your personal information.
- Check your qualification information.
- Check your employment history.
- Confirm your relevant experience.
- Use the correct reference number.
- Use the correct post name.
- Check the correct application email.
- Review the complete application before sending it.
- Submit before the closing date.
Your application should describe your actual qualifications and experience. Do not add experience, qualifications or certificates you do not hold.
Plain Language Explanation of the Requirements
What does NQF Level 6 mean?
The advertised positions require an NQF Level 6 Diploma or Degree in specific fields.
Applicants should compare the actual qualification they hold against the qualification field stated in the advertisement.
A qualification in an unrelated field does not automatically meet the advertised requirement.
What does relevant experience mean?
Relevant experience refers to experience connected to the duties and field of the position.
For example, the HR Deputy Director position requires experience in a Human Resources Management environment at junior management level.
The Organisational Development positions require experience connected to Organisational Development and, for the Deputy Director post, job evaluation.
The Vetting Fieldwork Officer position requires three to five years of experience conducting Top Secret or Secret vetting investigations.
Step-by-Step DIRCO Application Process
Step 1: Choose the position
Select the DIRCO vacancy matching your qualifications and experience.
Step 2: Check the requirements
Read the complete requirements for the selected post.
Step 3: Check the qualification
Confirm your qualification matches the advertised field and NQF level.
Step 4: Check your experience
Confirm you meet the required years and type of experience.
Step 5: Check special requirements
For the Vetting Fieldwork Officer position, check the vetting training, Top Secret Security Clearance, driver’s licence and investigation experience requirements.
Step 6: Complete the Z83
Use the new Z83 form and hand-sign the completed form.
Step 7: Prepare your application
Check the complete vacancy advertisement for the required application information and supporting documents.
Step 8: Check the application email
Use the email address listed under your selected vacancy.
Step 9: Check the email subject
Quote the post name in the email subject line.
Step 10: Submit before the closing date
The closing date is 28 August 2026.
DIRCO Application Email Addresses
Deputy Director: Human Resources, Recruitment & Selection:
ddr&s26@dirco.gov.za
Deputy Director: Organisational Development:
Assistant Director: Organisational Development:
Assistant Director: Vetting Fieldwork Officer:
These addresses appear under the respective vacancy advertisements.
Common Application Mistakes
Avoid these mistakes when applying:
- Using an incorrect Z83.
- Failing to hand-sign the Z83.
- Applying after the closing date.
- Applying for a post without the required qualification.
- Failing to meet the required experience.
- Ignoring special requirements.
- Sending your application to the wrong email address.
- Failing to quote the post name in the email subject.
- Providing inaccurate information.
- Failing to read the complete vacancy advertisement.
DIRCO specifically states that incorrect Z83 applications will not be considered. The Department also states that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks and verification of qualifications.
DIRCO also states that all shortlisted candidates, including SMS candidates, will undertake two pre-entry assessments.
The first assessment is a practical exercise designed to determine suitability against technical and generic requirements.
The second assessment is an integrity assessment focusing on ethical conduct.
The Departmental Employment Equity targets will also be considered during the selection process.
Interview Preparation Guidance
Applicants who reach the interview or assessment stage should prepare using the requirements and duties listed for their selected position.
HR applicants
Prepare examples involving:
- Recruitment and selection
- HR policy implementation
- Stakeholder management
- Compliance
- Employee development
- Problem-solving
- Managing teams
Organisational Development applicants
Prepare examples involving:
- Organisational structures
- Job evaluation
- Business process improvement
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Organisational effectiveness
- Report writing
Vetting Fieldwork Officer applicants
Prepare examples involving:
- Investigations
- Interviewing
- Confidential information
- Vetting procedures
- Report writing
- Ethical conduct
- Working under pressure
The assessment requirements make technical knowledge and ethical conduct important parts of preparation.
Career Growth Opportunities
The advertised positions provide different levels of responsibility.
The Assistant Director positions involve technical responsibilities, supervision and specialist functions.
The Deputy Director positions involve higher management responsibilities, including management of sub-directorates, technical direction and personnel development.
Future progression depends on qualifications, experience, performance, available positions and the requirements of future government vacancies.
Applicants should view each position as an opportunity to build experience relevant to future public service roles.
Official PDF Download
The full DIRCO vacancy PDF should be used as the primary source when preparing an application.
DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL DIRCO VACANCIES 2026 PDF
The advertisement contains the official closing date, Z83 requirements, vacancy requirements, duties, salaries, application emails and selection information.
Official Application Link
Visit the official Department of International Relations and Cooperation website for departmental information and official recruitment updates.
Official website:
For the specific vacancies covered in this article, applicants should use the application email address listed under the position they are applying for.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DIRCO Vacancies 2026
1. When is the closing date for DIRCO vacancies 2026?
The closing date is 28 August 2026. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
2. How many DIRCO posts are advertised?
The advertisement contains four vacancy entries covering six posts. The Assistant Director: Vetting Fieldwork Officer vacancy accounts for three posts.
3. Where are the DIRCO vacancies located?
All four advertised vacancy entries list Pretoria as the centre.
4. What is the salary for the Deputy Director positions?
Both Deputy Director positions offer R932,292 per annum at Salary Level 11.
5. What is the salary for Assistant Director: Organisational Development?
The advertised salary is R487,197 per annum at Salary Level 9.
6. What is the salary for Assistant Director: Vetting Fieldwork Officer?
The advertised salary is R605,742 per annum at Salary Level 10.
7. What qualification is required for Deputy Director: Human Resources?
Applicants need an NQF Level 6 Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Public Management or a related field recognised by SAQA.
8. How much HR experience is required?
Applicants need three to five years of relevant experience at junior management level in a Human Resources Management environment.
9. What qualification is required for Deputy Director: Organisational Development?
Applicants need an undergraduate NQF Level 6 Diploma or Degree in Management Services, Operations Management, Industrial Psychology or a related field.
10. Is a Job Evaluation Certificate required?
A Certificate in Job Evaluation is listed as an added advantage for the Organisational Development positions.
11. How many Vetting Fieldwork Officer positions are available?
Three Assistant Director: Vetting Fieldwork Officer positions are advertised.
12. Is Top Secret Security Clearance required?
Yes. A valid Top Secret Security Clearance is listed as a requirement for the Assistant Director: Vetting Fieldwork Officer position.
13. Is a driver’s licence required?
Yes. A valid driver’s licence is listed as a requirement for the Vetting Fieldwork Officer position.
14. Which Z83 form should applicants use?
Applicants must use the new Z83 form effective from 1 January 2021. The completed form must be hand signed.
15. Will DIRCO accept an incorrect Z83?
No. The advertisement states that applications using an incorrect Z83 for employment will not be considered.
16. Will DIRCO verify qualifications?
Yes. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks and verification of qualifications.
17. Are pre-entry assessments required?
Yes. Shortlisted candidates, including SMS candidates, will undertake two pre-entry assessments. One is a practical exercise and the other is an integrity assessment.
18. Does DIRCO accept late applications?
No. Applications received after 28 August 2026 will not be considered.
19. Where should applicants send their applications?
Applicants should send their applications to the email address listed under the specific vacancy. The advertisement also provides a hand-delivery option at the OR Tambo Building, 460 Soutpansberg Road, Pretoria.
20. When should unsuccessful applicants expect notification?
The advertisement states that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Applicants who have not been contacted within four months after the closing date should accept that their application was unsuccessful.
About the Author
Godwin Samuel is the author behind DPSACircular.co.za.
He has more than eight years of experience researching employment opportunities, recruitment information and career guidance.
Through DPSACircular.co.za, he provides practical information about government vacancies, application requirements, salaries and recruitment procedures.
The website helps job seekers understand advertised opportunities before submitting applications.
Disclaimer
DPSACircular.co.za is an independent job information website.
The website is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected with the South African Government, Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Department of Home Affairs, Department of Public Service and Administration or any other government department.
DPSACircular.co.za does not accept job applications, recruit candidates or participate in government recruitment decisions.
The information in this article is provided for general job information and application guidance. Applicants should read the complete official vacancy advertisement and verify the application instructions before submitting an application.
The vacancy information in this article is based on the supplied DIRCO vacancy advertisement.
DIRCO states that the Department reserves the right not to make appointments.
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