ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: IMMIGRATION SERVICES INSPECTORATE (X2 POSTS)

An undergraduate qualification in Law, Public Management, Public Administration, LLB, Policing, Criminology, Forensics, Paralegal, Criminal Justice at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in a law enforcement, Legal or Security environment is required. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework. Knowledge of Refugee Act and Immigration Act. Knowledge and understanding of all Acts administered by the Department. Knowledge and understanding of Criminal Prosecution Act. Knowledge of International treaties. Knowledge of the South African Constitution. Knowledge of Human Resource Regulatory Framework. A valid driver’s license (Code B/C1/C/ EC1). Valid Public Driver Permit (PDP). Willingness to travel outside the borders and work extended hours. Required skills and competencies: Liaison and interpersonal skills. Problem Solving Skills. Customer orientation. Planning and Organising. Strong Analytical Skills. Written and verbal communication. Diplomacy. Accountability. Conflict management and resolution. Analytical skills. Communication Skills. Computer Literacy. Patriotism, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.

The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Manage Inspectorate operations management within the Office/district. Provide advice and recommendation on immigration transgression cases to the office/region/district. Represent the department on security cluster forums. Ensure effective investigations of transgressions of the DHA legislation. Review quality management (investigation) reports and take corrective action where required and provide necessary support and leadership to immigration officials under his/her chain of command. Develop quality assurance and data quality strategies and actions. Monitor statistics of inspections/investigations within the office/district/Region. Analyse trends and communicate the information to the Office Manager. Advise the office manager, District Manager Operations and Provincial Manager on immigration matters. Liaise with Central law enforcement regarding priority and high profile cases, Liaise and provide support to Counter Corruption on cases that involve their mandate and immigration matters. Liaise with law enforcement agencies and other relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth and effective processing of cases identified in the Region Assistant Director: Immigration Services Inspectorate Page 3 of 8. Liaise with deportation unit to effect deportations and oversee the effective, humane and speedy deportation of cases from the office/district/region. Coordinate information and assist with regards to the investigation of issuing of temporary residence permits/permanent residence permits. Oversee Court cases involving the office/district/region. Provide effective oversight and management of Immigration functions within the office/district/region and Provide investigative support to Civic services. Develop and implementation of policies, procedures, directives, acts and regulations. Ensure effective risk and compliance management. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.

KwaZulu-Natal: Ms N Ngema Tel No: (033) 845 5003 Limpopo: Mr J Kgole Tel No: (015) 287 2802

Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or sent to the correct address specified as follows: KwaZulu-Natal: Physical address: 181 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg 3209 Limpopo: Physical Address: 89 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699

Applications must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za sent to the correct address specified at the bottom of the posts, on or before the closing date, accompanied by a fully completed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021), obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za, citing the correct post number and job title, and a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date dd/mm/yy), job title, duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent as possible), regardless of online or manual submission. Where a valid Driver's License and a Professional Driving Permit (PDP) is a requirement, this must be indicated on the CV. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to submit a copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirement), relevant educational qualifications / RPL certificates / Academic Transcripts of completed qualifications, and Acting letters as directed. Furthermore, applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), are required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity, will be subjected to an interview, various relevant tests and assessments, and employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, and employment references including verification of exit reasons, and conducting business with State). Once appointed, serving of a prescribed probation period, and obtaining of a security clearance appropriate to the post, will be required. Correspondence between the Department and candidates will be limited to shortlisted candidates, ONLY. The DHA is a merit-based, equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In line with its commitment to promoting representivity, in the filling of entry-level positions preference may be given to locally based candidates on grounds of affordability as well as to (unemployed) youth and the DHA’s interns and learners who have successfully completed their respective skills development programmes. In the filling of all posts, preference may be afforded to persons with disabilities, and in respect of SMS-level posts, to women. Persons falling in these categories and who meet the post requirements are preferred. The DHA complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Applicants’ personal information will be used for recruitment purposes, retained where required for audit, and safeguarded against unauthorised disclosure, except where legally required. Submission of an application constitutes consent to such processing.

PSV Circular 26 of 2026, Post 26/84