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Education
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Mothusi CHOEUNYANE

Mothusi CHOEUNYANE

Diplomat
Pretoria,Gauteng

Summary

Mr Mothusi Choeunyane is a Diplomat who has successfully served in two countries Nigeria (Abuja) and DRC (Lubumbashi; SA Consulate General) as First Secretary Political. He further served in the following Political Desks at Head Office (DIRCO) East Africa/ West Africa and Central Africa. Key duties being to manage Bilateral and Economic relations between these countries and the Republic of South Africa. My key competencies are strategy formulation and execution intended to improve SA's political and economic relations. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency.

A seasoned Protocol Officer with knowledge and understanding of relevant public service legislation; knowledge and understanding of protocol procedures and guidelines; Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges Act (DIPA); Immigration Act. Both at Head Office and on posting managed the facilitation of inter alia Head of States and their delegations. Worked at various SA hosted Political Summits. i.e AU Heads of State Summit; Presidential Inaugurations. Ministers and other VIP’s on arrival and departures. Adhere to all protocol and ceremonial directives, procedures and guidelines, show sensitivity and respect for foreign cultures, norms and values.

Specialties: Strategy formulation and implementation; Stakeholder management; trade negotiations (MoU's) Investment and Economic analysis; Render assistance to SA investors intend on exploring the continent's market. Assisting host country's companies in identifying SA companies which export various products ranging from construction, engineering, financial services to consumable products.

I am well conversant in Economics/ Politics and challenges faced by developing countries in the unfair multilateral fora and global trade environment, which favours developed countries. I remain in favour of intra African Trade which is the SA Government position. I am fully behind the materialisation of the SA Inc approachto various infrastructural projects on the Continent. affairs bMy background lies in International Relations; International Political Economy; SA Foreign Policy, International/ Multilateral Organizations.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1

Diplomat

28
28
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Assistant Director

Relations and Cooperation
06.2014 - Current
  • Political line function
  • Africa Bilateral, Facilitate & monitor structured Bilateral relations, Visits and Agreements, DIRCO
  • Recent latest position

Assistant Director

South African High Commission
02.2014 - 04.2014
  • Drafted a Marketing stratergy for Ubuntu Radio
  • Drafted a year plan
  • Requisition of promotional material
  • Planning for outside broadcast, DIRCO
  • Recent latest position
  • First Secretary Political

1st Secretary Political

DIRCO
10.2009 - 01.2013
  • Facilitate & monitor structured Bilateral relations, Visits and Agreements
  • Nigeria- South Africa Bi National Commission Liason Official
  • Drafted Weekly/Monthly Analytical reports on political, economic and social developments in host country including early warning
  • Organise, Facilitate and market events, such as the National Day Celebration, Nelson Mandela Day, and trade promotions
  • Name of, Organization 1 DIRCO
  • Recent latest position

Assistant Director Political, Protocol Officer

10.2007 - 10.2008
  • Facilitate & monitor structured Bilateral relations, Visits and Agreements between South Africa and Burundi, DIRCO
  • Recent latest position

10.2005 - 10.2007
  • Manage the facilitation of inter alia Head of States and their delegations
  • Ministers and other Vip’s on arrival and departures
  • Adhere to all protocol and ceremonial directives, procedures and guidelines, show sensitivity and respect for foreign cultures, norms and values
  • Implement arrangements related to the transit lounge, dignitaries transport contingency plans where necessary
  • Ensure that travel documents(passports,visas,air tickets, medical certificates and baggage tags) are thoroughly checked for travel upon arrival and departures
  • Pre-location of flight parking bays for embarking and disembarking
  • Ensure that safety and security procedures are adhered to at all times regarding VIP's and dignitaries
  • Ensure that all VIP’s are facilitated as per request from Embassies
  • Ensure that close relationships are maintained with Embassy Officials

Field training officer

10.2001 - 09.2005
  • Coordinated and conducted various training, such as firearms, report writing and physical fitness.
  • Completed all missions without incident and acted as team leader on international missions.
  • Made travel arrangements for prisoner transport to court and other locations.
  • Revised inmate handbook, policies and procedures.
  • Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
  • Trained over [Number] students with graduation rate of over [Number]%.
  • Identified training needs and planned classes accordingly.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.

Education

ST’ MARYS HIGH SCHOOL (MAHIKENG)

Associate of Arts - International Relations And Public Administration

University of The North West , Mahikeng North West
02.1996 - 11.1998

Skills

COMPETENCIES / SKILLS ACQUIREDundefined

Accomplishments

  • UNIVERSITY OF THE NORTH WEST, NAME OF QUALIFICATION B ADMIN DEGREE 1999
  • Major Subjects: Public Administration
  • International Relations
  • Special Achievements
  • Housing Committee Chairperson
  • Achieved certificates:
  • Diplomatic Training
  • Department of International Relations and Cooperation PFMA Training Department of International Relations and Cooperation Foundation course (Project Management; Emotional Intelligence;Protocol and Ettiquete; Personal Leadership; Introduction to International Relations; Effective Writing Skills; Introduction to Diplomatic Practice)
  • SAPS-Pretoria-Technikon:- 2002:
  • Basic Policing Course Months intensive training at SAPS College Pretoria
  • Firearm Competency
  • Detective Investigators CourseBorder Police Course (SAPS)Field Training Officer course (SAPS)
  • Project Management, Gathering and Investigation of Information
  • Performing and Development of risk Assessments
  • Training of student constables(Interns) after every intake
  • Handling of sources and recruitment thereof
  • Liaise with various stakeholders at JHB
  • Escalating customer queries to the relevant role player
  • Preparing of Case Dockets
  • Leading evidence in Court
  • CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS / HIGHLIGHTS
  • Posting to Abuja, Nigeria
  • Succesful execution of Projects i.e Presidential/Ministrerial Visits
  • Coordination and Facilitation of the Bi-National Commissions meetings (Four such meetings were held in Nigeria during my deployment)
  • PROJECT(S) INVOLVEMENT AND ROLE
  • NAME OF PROJECT: PRESIDENTIAL VISITS X 3 DEPUTY PRESIDENT VISIT X 1; NUMEROUS MINISTERIAL VISITS
  • ROLE: MISSION COORDINATOR
  • DUTIES: DRAFTING PROJECT PLAN, EXECUTING TASKS AND PRODUCING DELIVERABLES AS OUTLINED IN THE PROJECT PLAN
  • COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
  • Mahikeng Goes Green: As deputy project leader 93 trees for 93 years of a selfless life were planted in Mahikeng in commemoration of Nelson Mandela Day
  • With assistance from Uhuru Environmental.

Additional Information

  • 3

Timeline

Assistant Director - Relations and Cooperation
06.2014 - Current
Assistant Director - South African High Commission
02.2014 - 04.2014
1st Secretary Political - DIRCO
10.2009 - 01.2013
Assistant Director Political, Protocol Officer -
10.2007 - 10.2008
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10.2005 - 10.2007
Field training officer -
10.2001 - 09.2005
University of The North West - Associate of Arts, International Relations And Public Administration
02.1996 - 11.1998
ST’ MARYS HIGH SCHOOL (MAHIKENG) - ,

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