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LOCAL OFFICE MANAGER x4 POSITIONS AT THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS

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Local Office Manager x4 positions at the Department of Home Affairs

DEADLINE: 24 April 2023

POST: LOCAL OFFICE MANAGER, (4 POSITIONS)

SALARY LEVEL: An all-inclusive salary package of R908 505 to R1 070 169 per annum (Level 12).

CENTRE : Eastern Cape: Large Office: East London (1 Post)- REF NO : HRMC 22/23/1a

CENTRE : Gauteng: Large Office: Pretoria (1 Post)- REF NO : HRMC 22/23/1b

CENTRE : Limpopo: Large Office: Giyani (1 Post)- REF NO : HRMC 22/23/1c

CENTRE : Mpumalanga: Large Office: Emerlo (1 Post)- REF NO : HRMC 22/23/1d

REQUIREMENTS : • An undergraduate qualification in Public Management / Administration / Social Sciences qualification at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Junior Management / Assistant Director level is required • Extensive experience in a change management environment • Experience in Civic or Immigration Services environment is required • Knowledge of workflow planning and capacity planning • Knowledge of the South African Constitution and the Batho Pele Principles • Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework • Knowledge of Human Resources Regulatory Framework, Departmental Legislations and Prescripts • Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) • Knowledge of National Treasury Regulations and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Promotion to Administrative Justice Act (PAJA) as well as Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) • Competencies and skills required: Strategic capability and leadership • Accountability, business continuity, people management and empowerment • Financial management, decision making and operations management • Programme and project management • Conflict management and resolution • Change management, knowledge and time management • Problem solving and analysis • Communication, business report writing and presentation skills • Policy interpretation, planning, organizing, client orientation and customer focus • Service delivery innovation • Data analysis, influencing and networking • A valid drivers’ licence and willingness to travel. Working extended hours when required.

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

Manage Operations of the Civic Services in the Local Office in accordance with the service delivery standards • Coordinate and monitor the effective processing of enabling documents in local office and DHA service points • Manage Immigration Services Operations in the Local Offices in line with Immigration Act • Manage the operations of Inspectorate and other Immigration Services (e.g. inspectorate, law enforcement and deportation functions) activities in Local Offices • Implementation of policies, procedures, directives, Acts and regulations • Implement Public Service governance processes, framework and procedures • Monitor and ensure compliance with legislation, regulations and DHA policies and procedures • Support the development of policy development by providing inputs and ensure the effective implementation thereof • Ensure the effective and uniform implementation of Standard Operating Procedures • Manage risk and compliance • Implement governance processes, framework and procedures within the directorate associated with statutory financial responsibilities • Manage physical, human and financial resources.

ENQUIRIES :

Eastern Cape: Mr S Mapukata, Tel No: (043) 604 6418
Gauteng: Mr P Mlangeni, Tel No: (011) 242 9039
Limpopo: Mr J Kgole, Tel No: (015) 287 2802Mpumalanga: Ms N Dlangisa, Tel No: (013) 752 2504

APPLICATIONS:

Applications must be –

sent to the correct address specified at the bottom of each post, 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 and technical assessment(s) (which assesses the Candidates’ demonstrated professional and technical competency against the job requirements and duties).
Candidates potentially considered suitable after the interview and technical test(s), will be subjected to 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).