Working for British High Commission Pretoria

General information

The work of the British High Commission ranges from helping distressed British Nationals and political and economic analysis, to issuing visas, dealing with climate change, promoting UK-South Africa trade and much more. This means that the jobs we have on offer cover all of these areas.

The British High Commission will never ask candidates to pay money to attend an interview or to secure a job. Do not send money if asked, report the approach to the police.

Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British High Commission in Pretoria or one of the other UK delegations, UKTI offices, other government departments or consulates in South Africa, please visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website.

To filter the search for current vacancies, use the “Country/Territory” field on the left of the page and select the country you wish to search.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.