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x2 SENIOR FINGERPRINT EXPERT POSITIONS AT THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS

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x2 Senior Fingerprint Expert Positions at the Department of Home Affairs

DEADLINE: 21 August 2023

x2 Senior Fingerprint Expert Positions at the Department of Home Affairs

POST: SENIOR FINGERPRINT EXPERT, (2 POSITIONS)
SALARY LEVEL: A basic salary of R359 517 to R420 402 per annum (Level 8).
POST 1.CENTRE: Pretoria, Branch: Civic Services, Chief Directorate: Back Office ID Processing, Directorate: Fingerprint Verification (Brits) (1 Post)- REF NO : HRMC 49/23/7a
POST 2.CENTRE : Head Office, Pretoria, Branch: Civic Services, Chief Directorate: Back Office ID Processing, Directorate: Preparations, Division: Investigation & Records. (New Corporation Building – BVR) (1 Post)- REF NO : HRMC 49/23/7b

REQUIREMENTS : • An undergraduate qualification in Public Management / Public Administration / Operations Management at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Identification / Biometrics environment • Knowledge of task planning and allocation • Completed training on fingerprint identification and classification presented by the Department • Knowledge of the South African Constitution • Knowledge of the Identification Act, Public Service Act and Regulations • Understanding of the Departmental Human Resources Legislation and Prescripts.

Required skills and competencies: Leading and supervising skills • Service delivery, customer focus and developing others • Honesty and integrity • Communication, problem solving, planning and organizing • Record management, statistical and investigative skills • Basic computer literacy • Willingness to travel and work extended hours when required.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for the following specific tasks: • Supervise the daily operations of the Fingerprints Verification processes • Conduct random testing of finalised work of fingerprint officers and comparers • Oversee the processing of photographs, fingerprints and special functions in accordance with Civic Services guidelines and requirements • Provide advice and assistance to staff members in the execution of their daily tasks • Facilitate the administration of fingerprint verification processes • Manage efficient and effective application and utilization of physical, human and financial resources within the Fingerprint Verification Unit • Ensure effective risk and compliance management • Coach and guide staff on all relent Departmental regulatory, internal and external compliance requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Mr E Matjabe, Tel No: (012) 402 2245

Where to submit your application

APPLICATIONS: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Department of Home Affairs, Head Office:

Postal Address: Private Bag X114, Pretoria, 0001
Physical Address: 230 Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) street, Cnr Thabo Sehume (Andries) street, Pretoria, 0001

Application Notes:

Applications must be –

sent to the correct address specified above, on or before the closing date;
submitted on the new Application for Employment Form (Z.83), obtainable at www.gov.za; Applicants must fully complete part A,B,C,D,& F of the New Z83 application form.
accompanied by a comprehensive CV, citing the start and end date (dd/mm/yr) and detailed duties 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 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, will be subjected to employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, employment references and qualification verifications).