Deputy Director: Births and Deaths 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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  Deputy Director: Births and Deaths

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

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • An undergraduate qualification in Business Management, Public Management, Public Administration, Operations Management or Customer Services Management at NQF 6 as recognized by SAQA.
  • Three (3) Years’ experience in an Assistant Director (Junior Management) level is required. Knowledge and understanding of all departmental legislation and prescripts. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Prescripts and Legislations. A valid drivers’ license is an added advantage. 

  DUTIES :

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Operations Management: Births and Death Registration Processes. Facilitate and oversee the processing of birth and death registration applications across all service delivery platforms.
  • Coordinate and ensure that all registration processes comply with approved birth and death frameworks, service standards, and operational procedures. Ensure the complete and accurate capturing of records, including the identification and resolution of empty, incomplete, or inconsistent fields originating from all service delivery platforms. Coordinate and oversee the late registration of births and deaths, ensuring strict adherence to legislative, regulatory, and procedural requirements.
  • Manage processes relating to birth registration status, including the pre-modification and modification of birth registration records, in accordance with prescribed standards. Coordinate and oversee automated systems and digital platforms, including Command Centre operations, to support efficient service delivery, system integrity, and data quality. Manage and oversee projects related to document management and rectification services.
  • Ensure effective and efficient processing of designation of Funeral Undertakers. Develop and maintain an accurate database for designated Funeral Undertakers. Facilitate digital transformation initiatives and support the development of technical expertise within the unit. Escalate all irregularities and suspected fraudulent activities to management or Counter Corruption and Security in accordance with prescribed procedures.
  • Policy, Procedures, and Governance. Stakeholder Engagement and Intergovernmental Relations. Risk, Compliance, and Quality Assurance. 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 www.dpsa.gov.za to apply

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