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  • Posted: Oct 6, 2025
    Deadline: Oct 17, 2025
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  • 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: Lindela Holding Facility REF NO: HRMC 40/25/3

      REQUIREMENTS :

      • An undergraduate qualification in Security Management/ Policing/ Public Management/ Public Administration /International Relations at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA.
      • A minimum of 3 years' middle management experience in an operations management or law enforcement environment is required. Experience in Law / analysis or interpretation of law enforcement environment. Knowledge of the Refugees Act. Knowledge of the Immigration Act.
      • Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury regulations. Knowledge of the South African Constitution.
      • Knowledge and understanding of methods, practices, regulations and acts applicable to administrative support services. A valid drivers’ license.

      DUTIES :

      The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks:

      • Effective deportation operations in the department. Coordinate the transfer of illegal foreigners to Lindela Holding Facility. Ensure adherence to policy and legislation regarding immigration matters. Ensure documentation management of the department and tracking the arrival of deported illegal foreigners. Ensure effective screening and fingerprinting of illegal foreigners at the holding facility. Coordinate information and monitor statistics with regards to illegal foreigners held at Lindela Holding Facility.
      • Manage the Lindela Holding Facility operations. Oversee the provision of humane accommodation by providing adequate space and catering services. Manage the implementation of hygiene and ensure that illegal foreigners keep his or her person, clothing, bedding and cell clean and tidy at the holding facility. Oversee the provision of humane accommodation by providing adequate space and catering services.
      • Manage the implementation of hygiene and ensure that illegal foreigners keep his or her person, clothing, bedding and cell clean and tidy at the holding facility. Implement security measures to ensure a secure and humane environment for the illegal foreigners at the holding facility. Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and prescripts. Determine appropriate resources to achieve objectives.
      • Monitor progress on execution of operational plans. Ensure compliance with all audit requirements, quickly and risk management frameworks, standards and procedures. Monitor and ensure compliance with legislation, regulations and DHA policies and procedures. Plan the production of annual reports in line with corporate strategy.
      • Ensure compliance to stakeholders within and external to the organization to ensure accurate implementation. Implement compliance with all duties of the unit in line with the applicable legislative framework. Establish and implement a quality control, norms and standards framework. Participate in the development of Standard Operating Procedure in the unit.
      • Interpret and implement Department circulars, policy and other communications that impact on the operation of the unit. Implement compliance in line with all relevant Framework. Monitor and report on the utilization of equipment. Co-ordinate memorandum of understanding, service level agreements and expenditure review. Ensure capacity and development of staff. Enhance and maintain employee motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management. 

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

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