Deputy Director: Parliamentary and Cabinet Support 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...
  

   

  Deputy Director: Parliamentary and Cabinet Support

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification National Diploma
  • Experience 3 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field Legal and Regulatory 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • An undergraduate qualification in Political Sciences, Public Management and Administration or related field at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA. 3 years’ experience at Junior Management / Assistant Director is required. Understanding of various Portfolio and cabinet Committees. Knowledge of foreign policies. Understanding of Intergovernmental Relations framework. Knowledge of NEPAD, SADC and sanctions and mechanism. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury regulations. Knowledge of the South African Constitution. Understanding of departmental legislation as well as Human Resources legislation and prescripts. A valid drivers’ license. Regular travel between Pretoria and Cape Town, particularly during Parliamentary sitting. Willingness to travel frequently and work outside normal office hours when operationally required. Ability to communicate with all levels of management.
  • Required skills and competencies: People Management and Empowerment. Service Delivery Innovation. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Financial Management. Communication. Decision Making. Planning and Organising. Exceptional organisational and coordination skills. Business report writing. Strong written communication and editing skills. Computer literacy (advanced Microsoft Office Suite). Strong administrative and document management skills. Strong analytical skills. Problem-solving and conflict management. Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet tight deadlines. Strong sense of accountability and ownership. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Attention to detail. Influencing and networking. Presentation skills. Facilitation skills. Negotiation skills. Interpersonal relations. Professionalism, discretion and integrity. Patriotic, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability. 

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

  • Provide support services to Parliamentary matters, portfolio-selected committees and Cabinet matters. Coordinate multiple concurrent Parliamentary and Cabinet workstreams. Track deadlines across the Department and follow up with branches to ensure timely submissions. Coordinate departmental interaction with Parliamentary Committees in accordance with the Parliamentary programme. Render administrative and technical support to departmental delegations attending Parliamentary briefings and committee meetings. Manage the drafting, quality assurance and submission of departmental responses to Parliamentary questions posed to the Minister of Home Affairs.
  • Facilitate and coordinate departmental responses to Parliamentary and Cabinet enquiries. Coordinate inputs from relevant branches and participate in the drafting and finalisation of Cabinet memoranda for Cabinet consideration. Ensure departmental compliance with all Parliamentary and Cabinet processes, policies and prescribed timeframes. Monitor the implementation of decisions taken by Cabinet, Cabinet Committees and Parliamentary Committees that are relevant to the Department. Maintain accurate tracking systems and records of Parliamentary questions, committee resolutions, Cabinet memoranda and Cabinet Committee minutes. Escalate risks or delays that may impact compliance with Parliamentary or Cabinet deadlines. Drive the implementation of the Batho Pele principles within the unit in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop and implementation of policy and procedure, directive acts and regulations. Develop and review communications policies and code of practice for the directorate. Implement governance processes, frameworks and procedures. Ensure compliance with all audit requirements, quality 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 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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  Interested and qualified? Go to The Department of Home Affairs on erecruitment.dha.gov.za to apply

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