Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Sayuri Govender is a seasoned professional in international relations, currently serving as Deputy Director for Social and Human Development and Special Programmes at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation since April 2012. Previous roles include Counselor: Political at the South African Embassy to the AU and UNECA in Addis Ababa (April 2018 - April 2022) and First Secretary: Political at the South African Embassy in Moscow (November 2006 - December 2010), focusing on bilateral relations in agriculture, transport, and social sectors. Sayuri Govender's educational background includes pursuing an MA in Global Security and Strategy at SOAS University of London (April 2023 - April 2025) and multiple postgraduate qualifications in humanitarian diplomacy and development management from institutions such as Wits School of Governance and UNITAR. Additionally, Sayuri Govender holds a BA (Hons) in French and Political Science from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
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