What does a Diplomat do?
Represents South Africa abroad, supports international relations, reports on political and economic developments and assists with negotiations and consular matters.
Demand level: Low
Diplomat
Represents South Africa abroad, supports international relations, reports on political and economic developments and assists with negotiations and consular matters. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 2 linked programmes across 2 universities. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.
Check which programmes I qualify forEstimated annual salaries
JuniorR300 000 p.a.Mid-levelR540 000 p.a.SeniorR900 000 p.a.
Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Skills linked to this career
Diplomatic communication · EssentialInternational relations · EssentialCultural awareness · ImportantNegotiation · ImportantPolicy analysis · ImportantProgrammes linked to this career
These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.
Bachelor of Commerce specialising in Philosophy Politics & Economics — University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Political Studies — University of the Western Cape
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Diplomat do?
Represents South Africa abroad, supports international relations, reports on political and economic developments and assists with negotiations and consular matters.
What skills are important for this career?
Important skills include Diplomatic communication, International relations, Cultural awareness, Negotiation, Policy analysis.
What salary can I expect?
VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Which programmes can lead to this career?
2 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.