Francois Hentschel

Diplomat South African Department of International Relations

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

About

Experienced Diplomat with a demonstrated history of working in the international affairs industry. Skilled in Policy Analysis, Government advocacy, Strategic Planning, Public Policy, and International Relations. Strong social services professional graduated from Universities of the South Africa and Stellenbosch.

Experience

  • Diplomatic Counsellor at Embassy of the Republic of South Africa in the UAE
    Sep 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 10 mos

  • Deputy Director Southern Africa at Department of International Relations and Cooperation
    Aug 2017 - Sep 2023 · 6 yrs 2 mos

    Angola, Namibia, Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC)

  • Counsellor at South African Embassy Washington DC
    Aug 2013 - Aug 2017 · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Pretoria Area, South Africa)
    • Deputy Director: Diplomatic Training, SA Diplomatic Academy
      Mar 2011 - Jul 2013 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    • Assistant & Deputy Director: Commonwealth of Independant States
      Jun 2009 - Mar 2011 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Deputy Head of Mission at South African Embassy, Kyiv
    Apr 2004 - Jun 2009 · 5 yrs 3 mos