Case number UM2024/23964
Sweden and South Africa enjoy a strong relationship and have a long history of bilateral collaboration. The Swedish Government promotes South African-Swedish exchanges through a range of activities, incl. seminars, events and social media campaigns. The overall tasks of the Embassy include supporting business and trade, regional development cooperation as well as consular services, and has 32 employees.
The Embassy’s Section for Politics, Trade and Culture is responsible for political and economic reporting related to South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Lesotho, as well as for the Embassy’s promotional activities, events and communication in these countries.
The position as Strategic Communication officer is suited for someone who is outgoing and able to take initiatives, with a strong interest in media and social media, political and economic affairs and in initiating and organizing impactful events, also digitally. The successful candidate might already be working with advocacy or communication in an NGO, international organization or PR agency.
This position will include the promotion of gender equality and human rights including LGBTQIA+ rights, SRHR, innovation, trade, higher education, climate and environment.
An application including motivational letter of no longer than one page and a CV no longer than two pages in length should be sent to the Embassy at ambassaden.pretoria@gov.se no later than 16 September.
Starting date: as soon as possible, please indicate notice period in your application.
The successful candidate will be offered a permanent position subject to a 6-month probationary period. The salary is individual and adapted according to relevant professional experience. In addition to this, the employee will also receive a 13th month salary as well as medical coverage for themselves and immediate family (spouse and children under 19 years) – among other benefits.