DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS - HRMC 42 of 2020

SELECTION: 
 Shortlisted Candidates for posts on Salary Level 9 and above will be subjected to technical test(s) (which test Candidates’ demonstrated professional and technical competency against the job requirements and duties). 
 All Candidates on Salary Level 11 and above will furthermore undergo a competency assessment, (which tests the Candidates’ demonstrated proficiency in the professional dimensions attached to the level of the post). 
 Employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, employment references and qualification verifications) 
 All Candidates applying for SMS posts (Salary Level 13 and above), will be required to complete the online “Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services” course. The course is available at the National School of Government (NSG), under the name “Certificate for entry into the SMS”. Full details can be obtained via the following link: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Candidates wishing to be considered for appointment, are encouraged to enrol for this course immediately. 
 

 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TEMPORARY RESIDENCE ADJUDICATION, 
REF NO: HRMC 42/20/01 
SALARY : All-inclusive salary package of R470 040 to R553 677 per annum (Level 10). 
CENTRE : Head Office, Pretoria, Branch: Immigration Services, Sub-Directorate: Adjudication. 
 
REQUIREMENTS : • A 3 year tertiary qualification in Public Administration / Management or relevant qualification at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA • 2 –3 years’ experience in Operations Management or Immigration environment • 1- 2 years’ experience at supervisory level • Knowledge of the South African Constitution, Public Service Regulatory Framework, Refugees Act and Immigration Act • Knowledge and understanding of departmental legislation and prescripts • Ability to operate effectively across organisational boundaries • Ability to produce high quality work under pressure • Ability to effectively develop unit work program • Ability to prepare reports and conduct presentations • Sound analytical and presentation skills • Proven verbal and written communication skills • Excellent interpersonal skills • Influencing, networking and problem solving • Financial management and leadership skills • A valid drivers’ licence, willingness to travel extensively and work extended hours occasionally. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: • Ensure the effective processing of temporary and permanent residence applications • Adjudicate both cases of temporary and permanent applications in accordance with the policy guidelines and legislation • Conduct final assessment and refer all refused applications to officials responsible for issuing refusal letters • Conduct quality checks to ensure that applications are processed as per prescribed legislation • Ensure quality of decision taken in refusal of both temporary and permanent residence applications • Coordinate information and monitor statistics with regards to the issuing of temporary and permanent residence applications • Conduct research to identify and suggested amendments to legislation as when and when required in order to make improvement of both temporary and permanent residence applications • Ensure the effective monitoring of all temporary and permanent residence adjudication functions • Recommends on decisions of appeals where there is a violation in terms and conditions as stipulated • Ensure all application of temporary and permanent residence application are captured into record system • Implementation of policy, procedures, directives and regulations • 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 • Ensure that the Division is adequately staffed • Evaluate and monitor performance • Ensure effective risk and compliance management • Ensure compliance with all audit requirements within the directorate • Represent the directorate at management and other government forum • Monitor quality, risk, standards and practices against prescribed frameworks • Compile reports on the findings and recommendations to inform decision-making • Manage resources ( Physical, Human and Financial) • Ensure that budget spending is maximized in line with strategic objective • Compile report on the utilization of equipment • Ensure that the preparation of the budget are in line with strategic plan and department objectives • Ensure proper implementation of the budget by monitoring, projecting on expenditure • Enhance and maintain employee motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr P Mbhele, Tel No: (012) 406 7068 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE INTERVENTIONS, 
REF NO: HRMC 42/20/02 
SALARY LEVEL : A basic salary of R376 596 to R443 601 per annum (Level 9). In addition, a range of competitive benefits are offered. 
 
REQUIREMENTS : • A 3 year tertiary qualification in Humanity/ Social Sciences at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA • 3 years’ experience at Salary Level 8 • Extensive experience in Change Management environment • Certificate in Change Management will be an added advantage • Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Regulations • Knowledge of the Human Resource Regulatory Framework • Knowledge of Organisational Culture principles • Knowledge of the Project Management, Change Management principles and methodologies • Capability and leadership skills, change management and decision making • People Management and development • Time management, planning and organising • Project management approaches and tools • Problem solving and root cause identification skills • Business report writing • Presentation, facilitation and exceptional communication skills • Influencing and networking • A valid drivers’ licence, willingness to travel extensively and work extended hours occasionally. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: • Facilitate the development of organisational change strategy and implementation • Facilitate the implementation of change management strategies and plans that maximise employee adoption, usage and minimised resistance • Apply change management processes and tools/methodologies • Facilitate the design, development and delivery of change communications • Assess the organizational environment and initiate, team-building exercises and workshops • Participate in project planning, provide advice on training and development requirements • Conduct organisational change readiness and Impact assessments, analyse the status quo, diagnose problems, provide feedback and recommendations to management on ways to address problem areas • Consult with management to identify specific work situations requiring employees to understand changes in policies, procedures, regulations and technologies • Facilitate change management interventions; determine appropriate solutions • Partner with management in delayering, downsizing, restructuring, reengineering and assisting to realign business plans with strategic requirements • Facilitate change outreach programmes and workshops Facilitate the culture management interventions • Influence employees’ perceptions, behaviour and conduct towards achieving transformation agenda • Support the development of solutions for organization culture to improve its business, better approach to employees and customers issues • Maintain relationship with various stakeholders • Ensure business transformation and partnership with various stakeholders • Compile tactical plans aligned to business requirements • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on change management matters • Benchmark with various institutions for best practice • Revisit, review and streamline all processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency • Participate in the implementation improvement of change management projects • Facilitate best practices to contribute towards improved change management matters with stakeholders • Ensure good governance and administration • Provide inputs on the development of policies, procedures and monitor compliance • Monitor the organisational change and culture processes • Support various business units to ensure fair, unbiased and uniform interpretation of policies and guidelines • Ensure compliance to relevant regulatory, internal and external compliance requirements • Report on all risks according to required format • Keep up to date with compliance and regulatory requirements and liaise with all relevant stakeholders within and external to the organization to ensure accurate implementation • Interpret and implement all organisational circulars, policy and other communications that impact on the operation of the Business Unit • Manage human and physical resources • Develop an activity plan for the unit against the work plan • Assess performance of divisions against targets and objectives and recommend training and development interventions • Implement tools for efficient sharing of information and foster commitment of employees towards achieving similar objective • Ensure proper implementation of the budget by monitoring, projecting & reporting expenditure • Monitor and report on the utilization of assets • Co-ordinate memorandum of understanding, service level agreements and expenditure review • Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of employees • Ensure capacity and development of staff • Enhance and maintain employee motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management • Recommend methods for improving performance and to integrate methods into the management of the organization • Ensure employee decision making, by developing new ideas, and personal expression • Ensure fairness and equitability exists among staff, and that ethical standards are upheld on a continual basis • Coordinates the process to ensure all employees are contracted during a given performance period and that PDP information is complete and aligned. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms K Ratau, Tel No: (012) 406 7110 
 
 
 
 
 
IMMIGRATION OFFICER: PORT CONTROL, REF NO: HRMC 42/20/03 
SALARY LEVEL : A basic salary of R208 584 to R245 694 per annum (Level 6). In addition, a range of competitive benefits are offered. 
CENTRE : Gauteng: Border Post: Derdepoort 
 
REQUIREMENTS : • A Grade 12 Certificate at NQF level 4 or a 3 year tertiary qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA • 1 years’ experience • A relevant qualification at NQF level 6 will be an added advantage • Completion of the CADET or Internship Programme within the Department of Home Affairs will be an added advantage • Knowledge of the South African Constitution • Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework • Knowledge of the and Immigration Act, Refugees Act and Criminal Prosecution Act • Knowledge of International treaties • Knowledge and understanding of all Acts Administered by the Department • Liaison and interpersonal skills • Customer orientation • Written and verbal communication • Honesty and Integrity. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks:  • Conduct clearance of travellers on arrival and departure • Conduct clearance and signing of crewmembers in conveyance arrival and departure • Determine guarantees and deposits • Deal with asylum seekers in terms of Refugees Act • • Clear out conveyance after arrival and before departure • Issue penalties to airlines that contravene the Immigration Act • Ensure the refusal of entry or the departure of all undesirable/ prohibited persons or criminals into or out of the country • Ensure effective processing of inadmissible or undesirable persons on arrival who are refused to enter the country • Ensure effective processing of prohibited persons on departure who are refused to leave the country • Ensure effective processing of castaways, stowaways and deserters • Facilitate the prosecution of persons travelling with falsified South African documents. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms J Kabini, Tel No: (012) 406 4923
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.
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, copies of qualifications, ID and drivers’ license where applicable, together with an Application for Employment Form (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

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