FOUR (4) REGIONAL POSITIONS
Full Time
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Mbabane, Hhohho
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – FOUR (4) REGIONAL POSITIONS
Organisation: Southern African Development Community (SADC)
Duty Station: SADC Headquarters, Gaborone, Botswana, or as specified in the respective job advert
Employment Type: Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration: Four (4) years, renewable twice for a further four-year period
Closing Date: 20 November 2026, at 12:00
1. Background
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a regional economic community established and maintained by countries in Southern Africa. Its objectives are to promote socio-economic, political and security cooperation among Member States and foster regional integration to achieve peace, stability and prosperity.
SADC currently has sixteen (16) Member States, with a population of approximately 340 million and a combined Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of approximately US$720 billion.
The SADC Secretariat is recruiting suitably qualified and experienced citizens of eligible SADC Member States to strengthen its capacity to deliver on its regional mandate.
2. Available Positions
Applications are invited for the following four (4) positions:
Position
Job Grade Senior Officer – Policy and Strategy 4 Controller of Treasury and Budget 4 Controller of Accounting Services 4 Legal Counsel 6Note: Detailed job profiles for each position are available in the attached job profiles document on the SADC website.
3. Remuneration
The SADC Secretariat offers a competitive remuneration package as outlined below:
Job Grade Annual Salary Range (US$) Grade 4 93,097.00 – 99,643.00 Grade 6 72,589.00 – 77,084.204. Tenure of Appointment
The positions are offered on a fixed-term contract of four (4) years, renewable twice for an additional four-year period, subject to:
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Satisfactory completion of six (6) months’ probation.
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Satisfactory performance.
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Retirement age limit of 60 years.
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Continued need for the position.
5. Eligibility Requirements
The positions are open to qualified applicants who meet the following requirements:
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Must be 52 years old or younger.
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For internal candidates, the recruitment age limit is 56 years. This is intended to address staff turnover, retain institutional memory and ensure business continuity.
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Must be citizens of one of the following eligible SADC Member States:
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Angola
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Botswana
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Democratic Republic of Congo
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Eswatini
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Lesotho
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Madagascar
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Malawi
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Mauritius
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Mozambique
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Namibia
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Seychelles
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South Africa
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United Republic of Tanzania
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Zambia
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Zimbabwe
6. Application Requirements
Interested applicants must submit the following documents:
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Cover Letter: Indicate the position being applied for and explain how your qualifications, experience and competencies are relevant to the position.
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Curriculum Vitae: An updated CV not exceeding five (5) pages.
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Certified Qualifications: Certified copies of degrees, diplomas and certificates.
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SADC Application Form: A duly completed and signed SADC Application Form.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce evidence of their educational and professional qualifications on the day of the interview.
7. Submission of Applications
Applications must be submitted to the SADC National Contact Point in the respective eligible Member State.
Closing Date: 20 November 2026, at 12:00.
For further information, detailed job profiles and the SADC Application Form, visit:
SADC Website: https://www.sadc.int/
Applicants may also obtain further details from the National Contact Point in their respective countries.
8. Gender Mainstreaming
SADC is an equal opportunity employer and particularly encourages applications from female candidates.
9. Employment Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities
SADC is an equal opportunity employer and particularly encourages and promotes employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.
10. Important Information
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Only applicants who meet the requirements of the SADC Secretariat and are considered for an interview will be contacted.
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Applicants who do not receive feedback within two (2) months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
If you are results-oriented, passionate about the transformation and development of Southern Africa, and possess the required competencies, you are encouraged to apply.
Official Vacancy Announcement:
View SADC Vacancy Announcement
Closing Date: 20 November 2026
