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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:

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•  Maintaining the National Population Register (NPR)
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    1. Deputy Director-General: Immigration Services
    2. Deputy Director-General: Human Resources Management and Development
    3. Deputy Director-General: Information Services
    4. Deputy Director-General: Counter Corruption and Security Services
    5. Chief Financial Officer
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  Deputy Director-General: Immigration Services

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 8 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field Legal and Regulatory 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • A qualification in Law, Business Management, Public Management, Public Administration, Operations Management, Public Policy or in a relevant field at NQF level 8 as recognized by SAQA. 8 Years’ experience at a Senior Management Service level within a highly pressured, complex and litigious operational environment, preferably within immigration services, migration management, law enforcement, regulatory administration, or a related field.

  DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following key functions:

  • Provide strategic and executive leadership to the Branch: Immigration Services, including the effective management of human, financial and physical resources, as well as governance, risk and compliance processes. Provide strategic leadership and guidance on immigration management matters, including the implementation of immigration legislation, operational modernisation, regulatory compliance and service delivery improvement initiatives.
  • Lead the implementation of strategic objectives and innovation initiatives within the Branch, including legislative reforms, digital transformation, process optimisation and organisational culture transformation to enhance operational efficiency and client service delivery. Drive the Branch’s Digital Transformation Programme through the implementation of secure, modern and future-ready immigration systems and platforms, including the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), integrated biometric solutions and digital immigration registration platforms that promote digital inclusion and equitable access to services. Provide strategic leadership on permitting services and the administration of immigration functions in accordance with the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002), including asylum seeker management and related immigration services. Provide strategic direction on immigration port control policy, immigration operations and regulatory enforcement capabilities.
  • Lead inspectorate and immigration enforcement services, including the identification and implementation of measures to detect, prevent and address illegal immigration and ensure compliance with immigration legislation. Facilitate strategic stakeholder engagement and partnerships with government institutions, law enforcement agencies, international organisations and other key stakeholders, including representing the Department at national, regional and international forums. Oversee the development, review and implementation of immigration policies, frameworks, systems and codes of practice aligned to legislative prescripts, governance standards and organisational priorities.
  • Ensure the effective delivery of immigration services in accordance with applicable service standards and organisational commitments, including the achievement of Branch performance targets, strengthening governance and internal control systems, and supporting clean audit outcomes. Lead the institutionalisation of digital innovation, ethical governance, organisational values and people-centred service delivery practices across the Branch. 

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  Deputy Director-General: Human Resources Management and Development

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 8 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field Human Resources / HR 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • A qualification in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Management, Industrial Psychology, Management Sciences, Social Sciences or in a related field at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA. 8 years’ experience at a Senior Management level.

  DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following key functions:

  • Provide strategic and executive leadership to the Branch: Human Resources Management and Development, including the effective management of human, financial and physical resources, as well as governance, risk and compliance processes. Lead the development, review and implementation of the Department’s human resources strategy, workforce planning frameworks and organisational development initiatives in support of the Department’s strategic objectives and service delivery mandate.
  • Provide strategic leadership on human capital management functions, including talent management, recruitment and selection, employment relations, conditions of service, employee wellness, learning and development, collective bargaining and labour relations. Drive organisational transformation, culture change and modernisation initiatives to support the Department’s transition into a digital-first organisation, including the implementation of appropriate change management, capability-building and digital enablement programmes.
  • Lead the innovation, optimisation, digitisation and automation of human resource management services, systems and business processes to enhance operational efficiency, governance, accountability and service delivery outcomes. Ensure the effective delivery of human resource management services in accordance with applicable service standards and organisational commitments, including the achievement of Branch performance targets, continuous improvement of service delivery outcomes, and the maintenance of sound governance and internal control systems to support clean audit outcomes.
  • Facilitate strategic stakeholder engagement and partnerships with internal business units, organised labour, government institutions and external stakeholders in support of the Department’s strategic and operational objectives. Oversee the development, review and implementation of best-practice human resources policies, frameworks, systems and codes of practice aligned to legislative prescripts, governance standards and organisational priorities. Lead the institutionalisation of the Department’s organisational values, ethical standards, compliance culture and people-centred service delivery ethos across the Department. 

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  Deputy Director-General: Information Services

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 8 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field ICT / Computer 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • A qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Information Systems or a relevant field at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA. 8 years’ experience at a Senior Management level in an Information Communication Technology (ICT) environment.
  • Proven experience in delivering complex ICT solutions, leading digital transformation initiatives, implementing AI-enabled technologies, managing business intelligence capabilities, and overseeing large-scale ICT programmes and projects in a highly demanding operational environment. 

  DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following key functions:

  • Provide strategic and executive leadership to the Branch: Information Services, including the effective management of human, financial and physical resources, as well as governance, audit, risk and compliance processes. Drive the Department’s Digital Transformation Strategy through the modernisation of legacy ICT environments and the implementation of integrated, secure and citizen-centric digital platforms and online service delivery models. Lead strategic digital programmes and innovations, including the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), Digital Identity and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Smart ID and ePassport modernisation, automation initiatives, AI-enabled capabilities, and the expansion of services into digital channels. Provide strategic leadership and expert guidance on Information and Communication Technology (ICT), including ICT strategy, Enterprise Architecture, digital innovation, ICT operations, infrastructure, systems availability, cybersecurity, digital trust and risk management. Lead the establishment and implementation of the Department’s Digital Transformation Portfolio and institutionalise innovative, paperless and technology-enabled service delivery capabilities across the Department.
  • Facilitate strategic stakeholder engagement, ecosystem integration and intergovernmental collaboration, including representing the Department at various forums and maintaining partnerships with key stakeholders. Ensure the effective delivery of ICT services in accordance with applicable service standards and organisational commitments, including the achievement of Branch performance targets, continuous improvement of service delivery outcomes, and the maintenance of sound governance and internal control systems to support clean audit outcomes.
  • Oversee the development, review and implementation of ICT policies, frameworks, standards, codes of practice and regulatory compliance measures aligned to best practice and government priorities. Ensure the institutionalisation of accountability, ethical governance and organisational values across the Branch. 

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  Deputy Director-General: Counter Corruption and Security Services

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 8 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field Legal and Regulatory 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • A qualification in Law / Security Management / Forensic Investigation / Management / Business Management / Public Administration / Public Management or in a related field at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA. 8 years’ experience at a Senior Management level. Extensive experience in an anti-corruption or security services environment. Proven track record of operating successfully at a strategic / executive leadership level within a large organization of comparable size and complexity as well as public sector experience will serve as an added advantage. 

  DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following key functions:

  • Provide strategic and executive leadership to the Branch: Counter Corruption and Security Services, including the effective management of human, financial and physical resources, as well as governance, risk and compliance processes. Lead the Department’s counter-corruption and security modernisation initiatives through the implementation of digital transformation programmes, secure systems and technology-enabled oversight mechanisms aligned to departmental priorities and digital transformation objectives. Provide strategic leadership on physical and information security management, including the protection of personnel, assets, information, facilities and critical infrastructure, as well as compliance with the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) and related security prescripts.
  • Oversee the investigation and analysis of fraud, corruption, criminal conduct, employee misconduct and other security-related matters, including collaboration with law enforcement and prosecutorial authorities to support successful case resolution and prosecution. Provide strategic leadership on personnel security and vetting services, including security screening, vetting compliance, security clearance processes and stakeholder coordination with relevant security agencies. Lead the development and implementation of counter-corruption prevention, intelligence gathering, fraud risk management and ethics management initiatives, including conducting lifestyle audits, strengthening whistleblower protection mechanisms, chairing the Departmental Ethics Committee, and driving the implementation of the Public Service integrity and ethics management frameworks across the Department.
  • Oversee the development, review and implementation of policies, directives, governance frameworks and codes of practice to ensure regulatory compliance, effective risk management, audit readiness and alignment with departmental and national prescripts. Facilitate strategic stakeholder engagement and partnerships with law enforcement agencies, intelligence structures and key stakeholders in support of the Department’s mandate and operational objectives. Ensure the achievement of Branch performance targets, operational efficiency, effective service delivery and the institutionalisation of accountability, ethical governance and organisational values across the Branch. 

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  Chief Financial Officer

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 8 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • A qualification in Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Management or in a related field at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA. 8 years’ experience at a Senior Management level. Extensive experience in a Financial Management environment leading complex financial management functions, including Financial Governance, Audit- and Risk Management practices. 

  DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following key functions:

  • Provide strategic and executive leadership to the Finance and Supply Chain Management Branch, including the effective management of human, financial and physical resources, as well as governance, risk and compliance processes. Lead the modernisation and digital transformation of financial and supply chain management systems, processes and controls in alignment with Departmental priorities and national digital government objectives.
  • Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Department on financial management, budgeting, accounting, expenditure management, revenue management, asset and fleet management, supply chain management and public-private partnership initiatives in accordance with the PFMA and National Treasury Regulations. Lead the Department’s financial planning, forecasting and budgeting processes, including medium- and long-term financial strategy development, financial modelling, resource allocation, expenditure oversight and the optimisation of financial performance and sustainability.
  • Provide strategic financial advice and support to the Accounting Officer and Executive Management on financial governance, fiscal planning, strategic investment decisions, financial risks and the financial implications of Departmental initiatives and reforms. Oversee the implementation of robust financial governance frameworks, including internal control systems, audit-readiness strategies, compliance management, financial risk-management practices, and consequence management measures, to achieve and sustain clean audit outcomes and strengthen the Department’s financial maturity.
  • Facilitate high-level stakeholder engagement and represent the Department in governance, audit and financial management structures, including leading Audit Committee engagements on behalf of the Department, to promote effective oversight, accountability and organisational performance. Lead the development, review and implementation of financial and supply chain management policies, directives, frameworks and operational standards aligned to national legislation, Treasury prescripts and Departmental priorities. Ensure the achievement of Branch performance targets, operational efficiency, effective service delivery and the institutionalisation of accountability, ethical governance and organisational values across the Branch. 

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