The Royal Thai Embassy wishes to announce a job vacancy for the position of Consular Assistant, with details as follows:

1. Position : Consular Assistant
2. Monthly Salary : 1,155 USD, with one year renewable contract
3. Qualifications:

3.1 Bachelor’s Degree

3.2 Excellent command of English and Thai.

3.3 Computer literate.

3.4 Strong communication and Interpersonal skills.

3.5 Good attitude.

3.6 Possess required visa / residence permit for working in South Africa.

3.7 Following characteristics are considered as an asset for the applicant.

     1) Work experience in Embassy, or other relevant organizations.

     2) Social media skills.

    4. Job Descriptions/ Responsibilities

4.1 Facilitate the processing of Thai ordinary passport, emergency passport, and emergency travel document applications as well as emergency travel document applications. 

4.2  Facilitate the processing of Thai birth certificate, marriage certificate, divorce certificate, and death certificate.  

4.3  Facilitate the processing of the renewals of the Thai ID cards

4.4  Sort and process documents submitted to the Consular Affairs section on a daily basis.

4.5 Maintenance of Thai ID card processing machines and passport machines.

4.6 Answer the incoming telephone calls and emails for the Consular Affairs section.

4.7 Perform field work with the Consul such as prison visits, mobile consular services, and rescue of the Thai nationals.

4.8 Perform official duties related to the Embassy’s mission upon request.

Note:  Consular Officers and staff may be required to work late hours and / or weekends and holidays

Interested applicant are requested to submit a copy of (1) Application form with current photo (2) I.D. card/passport with proof of long-term residency permit in South Africa (3) Educational transcript and/or relevant certificates (4) Curriculum Vitae and (5) A cover letter in English providing information on background and intention of working at the Embassy via email at [email protected] by 15 September 2023.