Assistant Director: District Coordination at The Department of Home Affairs

What we do

The Department of Home Affairs offers a multitude of services to the citizens of South Africa, as well as foreigners who wish to visit, work or stay in South Africa. The Departments core functions are:

Civic Service:

•  Maintaining the National Population Register (NPR)
• Managing the birth, mar...

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  Assistant Director: District Coordination

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification National Diploma
  • Experience 3 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field Administration / Facilities 

  Requirements

  • An undergraduate qualification in Public Management, Administration, Public Management, Operations Management at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Senior Administrative Officer is required.
  • Experience in coordination is required. Basic Knowledge of Civic Services and Immigration Acts. Understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury regulations.
  • Knowledge of Departmental Legislation as well as Human Resources Regulatory Framework. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations. A valid drivers’ license. Willingness to travel and work extended hours.

  Skills and Competencies

  • Capability and Leadership. Service Delivery Innovation. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. People Management and Empowerment. Accountability. Business Continuity. Project Management. Conflict Management. Decision Making.
  • Presentation Skills. Problem Solving. Business Report Writing. Influencing and Networking. Planning and Organising. Coordination skills. Computer Literacy. Communication skills. Coordination skills. Patriotic, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.

  Duties

  • Facilitate and coordinate the district operations to enhance service delivery. Monitor the District's budget, developing and implementing plans. Monitor the district's performance by ensuring that the district's operations run smoothly and report to the Line Manager on progress timeously.
  • Communicate all eligible Local Manager’s credential responsibilities, program requirements, and expectations from District Manager. Coordinate the district calendar, meetings, dates, special events, and meetings and events. Collaborate with district staff to align district plans and strategies.
  • Lead the District-level team, and ensure a coordinated approach to all components in the district and resolve concerns or problems. Work with the District Government and other stakeholders to develop annual plans for activities under each component, and to build relationships. Lead communication and stakeholder engagement activities with district government, civil society and private sector. Ensure the timely submission of financial and operational reports.
  • Facilitate and Consolidate information on all operations in the District to enhance service delivery. Ensure successful business transformation. Ensure the implementation of effective risk and compliance management practices. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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  Method of Application

  Note:

  • Applications must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za sent to the correct address specified at the bottom of the posts, on or before the closing date, accompanied by a fully completed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021), obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za, citing the correct post number and job title, and a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date dd/mm/yy), job title, duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent as possible), regardless of online or manual submission. Where a valid Driver's License and a Professional Driving Permit (PDP) is a requirement, this must be indicated on the CV. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment

  Interested and qualified? Go to The Department of Home Affairs on erecruitment.dha.gov.za to apply

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