DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS (02)

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APPLICATIONS:
Applications must be - 
 sent to the correct address specified at the bottom of the Circular, on or before the closing date; 
 submitted on the new Application for Employment Form (Z.83), obtainable at www.gov.za; 
 accompanied by a comprehensive CV, citing the start and end date (dd/mm/yr) of each employment period to be considered, including the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent as possible); 
 shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirement), as well as the relevant highest educational qualifications, on or before the day of the interview. Applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), must also submit the evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); and 
 
SELECTION: 
 In the filling of entry level positions, preference may be given to unemployed youth / graduates, and / or who have successfully completed their respective skills development programmes, who satisfy the inherent requirements of the post and reside within close proximity to the office where the post is based. 
 Shortlisted Candidates will be subjected to an interview; 
 Candidates potentially considered suitable after the interview, will be subjected to employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, employment references and qualification verifications). 
 
 APPOINTMENT: 
Appointed persons will be required to - 
 serve a prescribed probation period; and 
 obtain security clearance appropriate to the post and within the prescribed time frame.


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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PUBLIC AWARENESS, REF NO HRMC 26/23/1 
SALARY : A basic salary of R393 714 to R463 764 per annum (Level 9). In addition, to a range of competitive benefits are offered. 
CENTRE : Head Office, Pretoria, Branch: Communication Services, Directorate: Client and Stakeholder Relations. 
 
REQUIREMENTS : • An undergraduate qualification in Communications / Public Relations / Public Management at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a public relations / communications environment at a supervisory level • Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Legislations • Knowledge and understanding of all Departmental Legislations and prescripts • Knowledge of media issues, social marketing, theory and practice, communications strategies and implementation and behavioural sciences • Knowledge of marketing, public relations, advertising, promotion and other marketing communication methods • Business report writing and presentation skills • Problem solving and analysis • Influencing and networking • Planning and organizing • Interpersonal and negotiation skills • Technical and commercial skills • Computer literacy • Eye for detail • A valid driver’s license, willingness to travel and work extended hours. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: • To implementation public awareness and stakeholder management in line with the communications strategy and plan of the Department • Identify and implement plans through effective communications channels and tools that will enable communication with all citizens and staff within the public service • Implement the communications strategy and plan that is aligned to the Department’s integrated communication strategy and strategic objectives • Implement the processes and procedures that effectively communicates the Department’s vision and strategy so that there is understanding and buy-in • Promote the image of Department through a community liaison service, media buying and planning as well as collaborations with strategic partners in government and private sector • Procure and distribute advocacy materials that communicate services of the Department to members of the public • Promote effective use of agreed communication channels, standards, processes and procedures throughout the Department • Establish, maintain and ensure an effective stakeholder management • Establish contact between the external and relevant internal communication stakeholders • Attend meetings and communicate on a regular basis with key stakeholders • Manage physical resource • Monitor and report on the utilization of equipment and resources • Co-ordinate memorandum of understanding service level agreements and expenditure review. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Mohajane, Tel No: (012) 406 2691 
 
 

 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BRANDING, REF NO: 26/23/2 
SALARY : A basic salary of R393 714 to R463 764 per annum (Level 9). In addition, to a range of competitive benefits are offered. 
CENTRE : Head Office, Pretoria, Branch: Communication Services, Directorate: Campaigns and Stakeholder Liaison. 
 
REQUIREMENTS : • An undergraduate qualification in Communication / Marketing / Brand Management, Public Management at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a public relations / communications environment at a supervisory level Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Legislations • Knowledge and understanding of all Departmental Legislations and prescripts • Knowledge of media issues, social marketing, theory and practice, communications strategies and implementation and behavioural sciences • Knowledge of marketing, public relations, advertising, promotion and other marketing communication methods • Business report writing and presentation skills • Problem solving and analysis • Influencing and networking • Planning and organizing • Interpersonal and negotiation skills • Technical and commercial skills • Computer literacy • Eye for detail • A valid driver’s license, willingness to travel and work extended hours. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: • Provide inputs in the develop strategy and project plan for brand management and corporate identity services within the Department • Market the Department’s services and products to the public • Market the Department’s brand in community outreach programmes, events, departmental and international events • Guide Business Units on the coherent corporate identity, brand management approach and services • Monitor and review a corporate identity and branding strategy and implementation plan for the Department • Secure management commitment for the corporate identity and brand management drives • Monitor guidelines on methods to undertake corporate identity and brand management work • Ensure the sourcing and the provision of banners, exhibition and branding material for Departmental events • Participate in the Department’s branding at identified events, shows and exhibitions • Manage physical resources • Monitor and report on the utilisation of equipment • Co-ordinate memorandum of understanding, service level agreements and expenditure review. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Mohajane, Tel No: (012) 406 2691 
 
 
 
 
 
SECURITY OFFICER, (2 POSITIONS) 
SALARY LEVEL : A basic salary of R128 166 to R150 975 per annum (Level 3). In addition, a range of benefits are offered. 
CENTRE : Head Office, Pretoria, Counter Corruption and Security Services, Sub-Directorate: Physical Security (Hallmark). 
REF NO : HRMC 26/23/3a (1 Post) 
CENTRE : Head Office, Pretoria, Counter Corruption and Security Services, Sub-Directorate: Physical Security (BVR Corporative Building). 
REF NO : HRMC 26/23/3b (1 Post) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : • Basic Education and Training at NQF level 3 • Basic Security Officer’s course with a valid Grade C PSIRA Certificate • National Key Point Training • Firearm training • Knowledge of the Departmental Legislations and Prescripts • Knowledge of Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act 53 of 1985 • Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment and stores • Knowledge of ammunition • Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (MISS, MPSS, NISA, Protection of Information Act and authority of security officers • Knowledge of National Key Point Act 102 of 1980 • Knowledge of relevant emergency procedures • Planning and organising • Problem solving • Interpersonal and good verbal communication skills • Customer focus and teamwork. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: • Perform access control functions • Conduct access control for personnel as per physical security standard operating procedures • Conduct visitors access control as per SOPs • Confirm with relevant employee to confirm the appointment or refer the visitor to the relevant service delivery point • Complete or ensure that the admission control register is completed and issue admission control documents / cards • Ensure safety in the building and the premises by undertaking patrols • Plan and register patrol / inspection and patrols / inspect the assigned area in a thorough and a systematic manner to identify and check • Ensure that doors are locked / unlocked • Apply emergency procedures and alert emergency services and Departmental management • Ensure that equipment documents and stores do not leave or enter premises unauthorised • Inspect vehicles entering and leaving the premises • Monitoring of CCTV close circuit television • Issuing and activating access cards • Report faulty electronic security equipment • Patrolling on all installed electronic security aids, readers, cameras, emergency doors, boom and automatic gates. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr K Mashele, Tel No: (012) 406 2828 
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your comprehensive CV, citing the start and end date (dd/mm/yr) of each employment period to be considered, together with an Application for Employment Form (New Z.83), obtainable from any Public Service department or at www.gov.za, by the closing date to: 
Head Office: 
Postal Address: Private Bag X114, Pretoria, 0001 
Physical Address: 230 Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) street, Cnr Thabo Sehume (Andries) street, Pretoria, 0001