Embassy Officials:
Ambassador: Mr PA Sifuba
First Secretary, Political: Mr TT Kola
First Secretary, Administration: Mr DNJ Jordaan
Third Secretary, Administration and Consular: Ms M Maphutha

E-mail Addresses
For administration: admin.nouakchott@dirco.gov.za
For bilateral and trade relations: Nouakchott.political@dirco.gov.za
For South African citizen’s support: consular.nouakchott@dirco.gov.za
For visa and civic services: immigration.nouakchott@dirco.gov.za

Physical address
Tevragh Zeina Lot 135/37
Nouakchott, MAURITANIA

Contact numbers
Telephone:      +222 45 24 55 90 (Landline)
After hours:     +222 31 26 13 61 (Corporate Services)
+222 30 70 99 74 (Consular, Civic and Immigration Affairs)
DIRCO Head Office Pretoria: +27 12 351 1000

Working Hours
Monday to Thursday:  08:00 – 12:30; 13:15 – 17:00
Friday: 08:00 – 12:00

Consular Hours
Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 12:00

Public Holidays for 2024

Note: The local Public Holidays are subject to change as per confirmation of religious Holidays.