BY MBONO MDLULI
MBABANE– The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat has announced a career opportunity for qualified Eswatini nationals to apply for the position of Director – Social and Human Development.
SADC, as an equal opportunity employer, strongly encourages applications from female candidates and persons with disabilities, in line with its commitment to inclusive and equitable regional development.
The Director – Social and Human Development will play a strategic role in advancing SADC’s regional agenda in areas including social development, human capital, health, education, gender equality and social protection across Member States.
Application Requirements
Interested applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- A completed SADC Application Form
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A cover letter addressed to the SADC Executive Secretary
- Certified copies of academic qualifications
All application documents must be submitted via email to:
- Ms Zanele Shabangu: zaneshabza@gmail.com
- Copied to: Ms Thobile Dlamini – thobile_dlamini@yahoo.com
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be citizens of Eswatini
- Applicants must be 52 years old or younger
- Candidates should meet the professional and academic requirements outlined in the full job profile
Application Deadline
📅 9 February 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early to avoid last-minute challenges.
For full details of the position, including the job profile, roles and responsibilities, applicants are advised to visit the official Government of Eswatini website via the link below:
👉 https://www.gov.sz/index.php/jobs2025/sadc-job-alert-202
This opportunity presents a chance for qualified Eswatini professionals to contribute meaningfully to regional integration, social transformation and sustainable human development within the SADC region.
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