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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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  • Open Jobs
    1. Director: Finance and Support
    2. Director: Application Processing
    3. Director: Footprint Development and Hospital
    4. Director: Monitoring And Evaluation
    5. Director: Transformation and Gender
    6. Specialist Vetting
    7. Deputy Director: Parliamentary and Cabinet Support
    8. District Information Technology Officer
    9. District Information Technology Officer
    10. Personnel Practitioner: Conditions of Service
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  Director: Finance and Support

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 5 years
  • Location Free State
  • City Bloemfontein
  • Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • B Degree in Financial Management, Accounting or related field, at NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA. 5 years’ experience in Middle / Senior Managerial level is required. Extensive experience in Financial Management and Administration environment is required. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. 

  DUTIES :

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Manage the coordination of Human Resource Management and Development process and procedures in the Province. Manage identified threats and opportunities in quantity and quality of HR in line with the business (provincial) goals and models. Maintain a link and rationale for all HR activities that directly impact business success, enhancing HR’s reputation and contribution in the province. Develop and execute plan for human resources in alignment with Province core values as adopted in the operational plan. Ensure identification of current and future needs of HRM processes and procedures in the Province (i.e. recruitment& selection, change management, leave and absenteeism, termination, wellness programmes, alignment of the Provincial HR Plan with the work plan, training, organisational development, and retention strategies.
  • Lead and direct the coordination of Performance Management Development Systems’ (PMDS) process that sets out performance objectives for all levels of staff within business partnering. Manage the coordination and implementation of inter Provincial Learnership Forum. Coordinate the implementation of HR operations, decentralisation and delegations for the Province. Ensure improvement on quality of decision-making and liaise with HRM&D Branch on HR related matters that have impacts on the Province. Ensure the development and implementation of Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs). Lead and direct the unit on matters emanating from HR audit, inspection, observation and risk assessment.
  • Partner with external and business units in line with the Service Level Agreement (SLA) to ensure the attainment of long term human resource services goals (i.e. Business units, OPSC, DOL and DPSA). Manage financial administrative matters in the Provinces line with Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Manage the coordination of IT operations in the Province. Manage and implement strategic objectives and innovation within the Directorate. Ensure service delivery improvement within the directorate. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Chief Directorate. Coach and guide staff on compliance with all regulatory requirements. 

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  Director: Application Processing

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 5 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field Administration / Facilities 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • An undergraduate qualification in Public Management, Public Administration, Operations Management or related field, at NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA. 5 years' experience at a Middle / Senior Managerial level is required. Extensive experience in Operations Management is required. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. 

  DUTIES :

  • Manage effective operations within the application processing unit. Provide guidance and leadership to the application processing unit in the achievement of strategic and operational goals. Drive implementation of the Batho Pele Principles within the unit in all interactions with internal and external customers. Monitor performance against service level agreements and ensure service delivery to internal and external stakeholders and maintain statistical data against service level standards, bottlenecks, volumes, trends and error rates. Monitor the performance of the SLA between the Front Office and the unit and take action where required.
  • Develop and implement quality assurance and data quality strategies and actions. Oversee the financials of the unit including accurate financial accounting, monitoring and reporting within the unit. Ensure uniform implementation of Standard Operating Procedures. Implement effective operational control measures to prevent corruption and other non-financial losses. Monitor the accurate capturing and activation of application data on the NPR and other databases. Establish, maintain and ensure a good working relationship with the department and relevant stakeholders. Manage and implement strategic objectives and innovation within the Directorate. Development and Implementation of policies and procedures, directives, acts and regulations. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Directorate. Coach and guide staff on compliance with all regulatory requirements.

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  Director: Footprint Development and Hospital

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 7 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field Project and Program Management 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • An undergraduate qualification in Operations Management, Public Administration, Management, Public Management, Social Science, Business Management, Management and Administration or related field, at NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA. 5 Years’ experience at a Middle / Senior Managerial level is required. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. 

  DUTIES :

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Ensure effective footprint development and service model across the department. Develop DHA Footprint Strategy and monitor implementation across all tiers. Manage the implementation of the Health Facilities points and delivery model. Liaise with all Province Managers to ensure the development and implementation of a comprehensive Footprint Strategy. Drive cooperation with Department of Health on DHA service delivery in hospitals and clinics. Ensure uniform, consistent and optimal Health Facilities delivery at DHA Service Points to maximise birth and death registrations and meet agreed service targets. Develop identified policies and procedures in conjunction with the Policy and Strategy unit. Coordinate and maintain the Footprint strategy, structure, policies, and quality frameworks in the department.
  • Establish and maintain effective communication channels to enable informed decision making. Establish the reporting framework for the Front Office Footprint. Ensure that effective project management processes, procedures and standards are adhered to. Manage and implement strategic objectives and innovation within the Directorate. Develop and implementation of policy and procedure, directive acts and regulations. Ensure effective risk and compliance management. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Chief Directorate. Coach and guide staff on compliance with all regulatory requirements. 

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  Director: Monitoring And Evaluation

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 5 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field Data, Business Analysis and AI  , ICT / Computer 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • An undergraduate qualification in Public Administration, Public Management, Management or related field at NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA. 5 Years’ experience at a Middle / Senior Managerial level is required. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Knowledge and understanding of all relevant public service and Departmental Legislative Frameworks, as well as Government Structures. 

  DUTIES :

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Ensure the Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation on Organisational Performance. Monitor standard operating procedures, processes and service standards. Facilitate and manage quality standards for reporting. Facilitate and manage in-year and end of term reporting processes. Provision of monitoring and evaluation support to executive committees and branches. Facilitate periodic evaluations including policy legislation. Provision of statistical analysis for the DHA. Ensure the coordination and support of Monitoring and Evaluation processes and cycle according to approved policies and guidelines. Provide guidance and contribute to building Monitoring and Evaluation capacity. Monitor and create awareness of the value of Monitoring and Evaluation in the department. Manage the reporting system, including quarterly reviews, in order to comply with external reporting requirements related to performance. Establish and maintain effective relationships with key Department units such as Internal Audit, Planning, Research so as to collaborate, share relevant information and find synergies. Establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders with the view to enhance the Monitoring and Evaluation Function. Analyse results and lessons learned and provide strategies for improvement of performance. Establish, maintain and ensure a good working relationship with the department and relevant stakeholders. Provide strategic direction, and leadership and ensure the strategic positioning. Oversee the development and review of policies and code of practice for the Branch. Ensure effective risk and compliance management. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Chief Directorate. Coach and guide staff on compliance with all regulatory requirements. 

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  Director: Transformation and Gender

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 5 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field Human Resources / HR 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • An undergraduate qualification in Management Science, Human Resources Management, or related field at NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA. Five (5) years' Middle / Senior Managerial level experience in Transformation and Gender environment is required.

  DUTIES :

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Lead and direct the diversity programs and strategies in the Department. Provide direction on monitoring and evaluation of all strategies to advance equity and report to the relevant stakeholders. Provide strategic direction on national, regional and international policies, treaties/conventions guidelines. Lead and direct / monitor the implementation of the Employment Equity Act, Employment Equity Plan and all related policies to ensure equity on gender, youth, and persons with disabilities. Manage development, review and monitor the implementation of the Employment Equity Policy and Plan. Develop and monitor policies that protect and promote diversity in the workplace, as well as driving awareness programs to ensure compliance. Ensure departmental representation and participation in intergovernmental structures pertaining to transformation and gender in the public service. Ensure that the Departmental policies and practices are designed/developed to accommodate and provide equal opportunities for people from designated groups. Lead and direct equity and mainstream transformation initiatives and activities in the Department. Provide strategic direction and leadership in the Directorate. Enhance Operational Efficiency and Service Delivery. Ensure Risk and Compliance Management. Manage and monitor quality, risk, standards and practices against prescribed frameworks. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Chief Directorate. Coach and guide staff on compliance with all regulatory requirements. 

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  Specialist Vetting

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 5 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field Legal and Regulatory 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • An undergraduate qualification in Law or Vetting, Security Management, Public Management and Administration, or related field at NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA. 5 Years’ Middle / Senior Managerial level experience in Vetting or handling of classified information is required. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Knowledge and understanding of all relevant public service and Departmental Legislative Frameworks, as well as Government Structures. 

  DUTIES :

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Manage the operations and service delivery within Vetting unit to ensure efficiency to support departmental security and compliance. Oversee the entire lifecycle of a vetting process, including pre-employment checks, background investigations, and the management of sensitive information. Lead and oversee daily operations within the Vetting Unit to ensure optimal workflow and resource utilization. Monitor and evaluate service delivery performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and service excellence within the unit. Align all vetting activities meet departmental policies, national laws, and regulatory standards. Identify, assess, and mitigate departmental risks through thorough vetting, and contribute to the development and updating of the risk register. Oversee the execution of fieldwork investigations within the Department. Manage and oversee the pre-employment vetting process in order to mitigate the organisational risk on new recruits. Evaluate the effectiveness of controls and continuously improving vetting policies and procedures. Manage and implement strategic objectives and innovation within the Vetting unit. Manage the implementation of people management strategies, policies and procedures within Vetting Unit. Ensure effective risk and compliance management. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Chief Directorate. Coach and guide staff on compliance with all regulatory requirements. 

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  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 recognized by SAQA. 3 years’ experience in middle management is required. Understanding of various Portfolio and cabinet Committees. Knowledge of foreign policies.

  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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  District Information Technology Officer

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification National Diploma
  • Experience 3 years
  • Location KwaZulu-Natal
  • Job Field ICT / Computer 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • An undergraduate qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information and Communication Technology, Computer Engineering at an NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA. ITIL Foundation Certificate will be an added advantage. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Information Technology environment is required. Experience in desktop, network, server and application support. 

  DUTIES :

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Ensure the implementation of infrastructure and hardware support. Install and support Telkom data lines, routers, switches, firewalls, and IDS/IPS. Ensure the installation and support of Servers in the centre. Ensure officials are enrolled on BACM and provided with BACM smart cards. Support online verification scanners and fingerprint scanners used for online verification. Provide support on desktops, printers, or laptops on peripherals e.g. camera; 3M fingerprint scanner; signature pad; MDF-Scan flow printers.
  • Maintain IT asset registers in various local offices. Facilitate disposal process of IT assets providing technical reports for redundant and obsolete items. Coordinate IT requirements (i.e. computers and all peripherals) of individual offices with Head Office. Facilitate and implement application/ system support in the district municipality. Identify and resolve problems causing disruption on the operation of the business and in the network. Ensure the implementation of effective risk and compliance in the unit. 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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  District Information Technology Officer

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification National Diploma
  • Experience 3 years
  • Location Northern Cape
  • Job Field ICT / Computer 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • An undergraduate qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information and Communication Technology, Computer Engineering at an NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA. ITIL Foundation Certificate will be an added advantage. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Information Technology environment is required. Experience in desktop, network, server and application support. 

  DUTIES :

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Ensure the implementation of infrastructure and hardware support. Install and support Telkom data lines, routers, switches, firewalls, and IDS/IPS. Ensure the installation and support of Servers in the centre. Ensure officials are enrolled on BACM and provided with BACM smart cards. Support online verification scanners and fingerprint scanners used for online verification. Provide support on desktops, printers, or laptops on peripherals e.g. camera; 3M fingerprint scanner; signature pad; MDF-Scan flow printers.
  • Maintain IT asset registers in various local offices. Facilitate disposal process of IT assets providing technical reports for redundant and obsolete items. Coordinate IT requirements (i.e. computers and all peripherals) of individual offices with Head Office. Facilitate and implement application/ system support in the district municipality. Identify and resolve problems causing disruption on the operation of the business and in the network. Ensure the implementation of effective risk and compliance in the unit. 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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  Personnel Practitioner: Conditions of Service

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification National Diploma
  • Experience 2 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field Human Resources / HR 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • An undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management, Public Management, Public Administration at an NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA. 2 years experience in Human Resource Management environment is required. Knowledge of the Human Resource Regulatory Framework. 

  DUTIES :

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Administer and implement service benefits processes of employees in the Department. Provide advice to employees in the Department on state guarantees, housing allowance, and stop orders. Verify the registration of Housing Owners allowance on PERSAL as well as updates through Stop Orders (For both Home Owners and Tenets). Verify the implementation of withdrawal of individual employee’s savings, where applicable. Provide advice to employees on Medical Aid processes and procedures. Administer and implement injury on duty process and provide feedback to employees on the status of the application. Verify the implementation of employee remunerative allowances and advise finance on payments (i.e. long service and reconciliations, danger allowance, acting in higher post, role playing allowance and relocation claims-resettlements, etc). Administer and verify the registration of approved overtime submission with name list of employees on PERSAL. Analyse and monitor state guarantees, housing allowances, and stop orders on a monthly basis. Liaise with other Departments/ Financial Institutes on the transferring of home ownership. Liaise with Finance regarding any arrears’ payment/ deductions for affected employees. Administer the implementation of leave processes in the Department. Administer and implement the termination of services process. Implement effective risk and compliance management practices. Provide office administration Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit. 

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  • Director: Finance and Support
  • Director: Application Processing
  • Director: Footprint Development and Hospital
  • Director: Monitoring And Evaluation
  • Director: Transformation and Gender
  • Specialist Vetting
  • Deputy Director: Parliamentary and Cabinet Support
  • District Information Technology Officer
  • District Information Technology Officer
  • Personnel Practitioner: Conditions of Service

   

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