Chevening Programme Assistant AO – (51/24 PTA) – (MATERNITY COVER) Pretoria, Gauteng

Job Title: Chevening Programme Assistant AO – (51/24 PTA) – (MATERNITY COVER)
Company:HM Government
Job description: Main purpose of job:Chevening is the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office’s flagship global scholarship programme. Celebrating its 41 years anniversary in 2024/2025, Chevening identifies future leaders and key influencers across 160 countries and territories, providing them with an opportunity to study a postgraduate degree in the UK. Chevening has a 56,000 strong global alumni network.Since Chevening’s inception in 1983, over 900 South Africans have had the opportunity to participate in this program. Our alumni continue to contribute to South Africa’s development in different capacities. The incumbent will work with a dedicated team at the High Commission in Pretoria to deliver the Chevening Scholarship Scheme.We run a flagship Chevening scholarship programme, offering ~30 scholarships in South Africa to fully fund master’s degree in the UK. The Chevening Scholarship scheme enables students in South Africa with leadership qualities to undertake postgraduate study or courses in universities in the United Kingdom. The Chevening programme also has a component of fellowship which is in partnership with the Clore Leadership. The fellowship has a niche area for South Africa in media, arts and culture.The post holder will support the administration of the Chevening Scholarship in South Africa reporting to the Chevening officer.Roles and responsibilities:

• Lead administration and logistics, including downloading applications, assisting with shortlisting, arranging interview panels, updating the Chevening online application system with short-lists and interview results and organising pre-departure briefings
• Support delivery of Chevening media, communications and outreach events including University fairs, education exhibitions and road shows
• Management of promotional and marketing material, including liaison with the Chevening Secretariat and other suppliers on design, branding and delivery
• Promote Chevening information to colleagues in the High Commission to foster office wide marketing of the scholarships
• Update and maintain the Chevening alumni database for South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini
• Support the organisation of alumni outreach events
• Other administrative support to the Economic Growth Team as required

As all other staff at post, the post holder is expected to participate in wider British High Commission activities. These may include being active on various committees and in other corporate roles.Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• A degree in International Relations, Social Science, Development Studies or any related qualifications
• 2 years’ experience working in a team in an office environment
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills
• Meticulous attention to details
• Strong customer focus, stakeholder engagement and team working skills
• Strong IT skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and web-based applications

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Interest in education and cultural relations

Required behavioursCommunicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working TogetherApplication deadline9 December 2024GradeAdministrative Officer (AO)Type of PositionFixed TermWorking hours per week36.5 hoursDuration of Post6 monthsRegionAfricaCountry/TerritorySouth AfricaLocation (City)PretoriaType of PostBritish High CommissionNumber of vacancies1SalaryR 323 151,62Type of SalaryyearlyStart Date1 March 2025End Date29 August 2025Other benefits and conditions of employmentLearning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):The FCDO offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities throughout the year.Working patterns:While there will be flexibility around working from home, you will be required to work in the office in Pretoria, a minimum of three days a week. On a few occasions you will be expected to work outside the normal working times e.g. to support evening events.The British High Commission pays in full for the Key Care Plus option on Discovery Health for staff including spouses/partners and dependants.Annual leave entitlement of 25 daysWorking hours per week of 36.5Additional information

• Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
• Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
• The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
• Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Pretoria are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in South Africa.
• It is essential that the applicants already have the right to live and work in South Africa without the need to apply for a work permit.
• Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
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. Please note: AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5 * Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.

• Please log into your profile on the application system on a regular basis to review the status of your application.
• Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate”

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Expected salary: R323151.62 per year
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Job date: Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:33:22 GMT

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