Foreign Service Act, 2019 (Act No. 26 of 2019)RegulationsForeign Service Regulations, 2022Chapter 4 : Prescribed Mandatory Training Requirements4. Prescribed mandatory training prior to application for a position abroad |
| (1) | In order to be eligible to apply to serve abroad and appointment as a member of the Foreign Service, an employee must successfully complete one of the following training programmes: |
| (a) | The Diplomatic Training Programme for a position in the diplomatic service as Counsellor / First Secretary / Second Secretary / Third Secretary (Political); |
| (b) | The Mission Administration Programme for a position in the corporate service as Counsellor / First Secretary / Second Secretary (Administration); |
| (c) | The Foreign Administration Attache Course for a position in the corporate service as Third Secretary (Administration); or |
| (d) | Occupation specific training for a position in an occupation specific position abroad at the specialised unit where the official is employed. |
| (2) | National departments, other than the Department, may require departmental specific training programmes for any position staffed by such national department. |