Assistant Director: Temporary Residence Visa Functional Services 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: Temporary Residence Visa Functional Services

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Higher National Certificate , National Certificate (NCV)
  • Experience 3 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • City Pretoria
  • Job Field Legal and Regulatory 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • An undergraduate qualification in Law, Public Management, Public Administration, Policing, Criminology, Forensics, Criminal Justice at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA.
  • 3 Years’ experience in Law, Analysis and Interpretation of Information is required. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
  • Knowledge of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No.13 of 2002) and Immigration Regulations. Knowledge of Refugees Act and Refugee Regulations.
  • Knowledge of South African’s Foreign Policy. Knowledge and understanding of all relevant public service and Departmental Legislative Frameworks, as well as Government Structures.
  • Excellent abilities and experience in project management, project optimization, and the use of online systems. Willingness to travel and work extended hours.

  DUTIES :

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Contribute to the development and implementation of effective and efficient digital first visa application processes and procedures.
  • Facilitate administrative processes for proof and verification of exemptions, as well as temporary residence in line with relevant Legislation, Policy, approved Business Processes and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Facilitate administrative procedures for visa agreements concluded with fraternal governments. Advise on the withdrawal of Temporary Residence and Visa applications. Ensure that quality assurance and data quality strategies are implemented in the processing of temporary residence applications.
  • Coordinate the consideration of applications for temporary residence and visas by the relevant authority. Manage information, and collate and monitor statistics and trends with regards to Temporary Residence Permit. Draft complex reports in relation to applications received. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and represent the Directorate at various forums.
  • Ensure the effective implementation of operational objectives and innovations (digital transformation, records- and document management solutions, process improvements and information management and analysis), in order to enhance service delivery.
  • Implement governance processes, frameworks and procedures. 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

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

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