ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PHOTO CAPTURING

• An undergraduate qualification in Operations Management, Public Management, Administration, Business Management, Administration or Social Science within these specified of study at an NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA. • 3 years’ supervisory experience. • Experience in Civic and Immigration Services. • Experience in coordination of information gathering citizenship processes. • Knowledge of Workflow planning and capacity planning. • Knowledge of all Civic Services Regulations. • Basic knowledge of the Immigration Act and Refugee Act. • Extensive knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury regulations. • Knowledge of the South African Constitution. • Understanding of departmental legislation and Human Resources legislation and prescripts. • Knowledge of the South African Constitution. • Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations Act. • Willingness to work extended hours. Required skills and competencies: • Capability and Leadership. • People management and empowerment. • Expenditure Management. • Project Management. • Time Management. • Accountability. • Business Continuity. • Decision Making. Business Analysis. • Strong Communication. •Interpersonal Skills. • Conceptual Thinking Ability. • Strong • Analytical Skills. • Client orientation and customer focus. • Research skills. • Strong problem solving. • Proficiency in business process modelling. • Presentation skills. • Problem solving and analysis. • Business report writing. Influencing and networking. • Planning and organizing. • Interpersonal skills. •Technical Skills: Commercial Skills. • Negotiation Skills. • Document management skills. • Computer and digital literacy skills. • Decision Making skills. • Patriotic, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.

The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: • Manage daily operation of the photo capturing Unit. • Coordinate the fingerprint capturing and processing of applications. • Conduct on incoming and finalised work of senior fingerprint officers and fingerprint officers. • Manage the processing of photographs, fingerprints and special functions in accordance with DHA guidelines and requirements. • Manage effective activities within Preparations, HANIS and Special Tasks Sections. • Monitor daily performance and take corrective action or escalate in accordance with DHA guidelines. • Prepare monthly reports on the status and progress of various projects within the Section. •Testify in a court of law on special cases regarding fingerprint and identification matters. • Ensure that adequate training is provided to all fingerprint personnel. • Ensure that all exceptional cases are investigated and resolved timeously. • Commission the prepared Section 212 declarations for court cases. • Participate in the process of developing training manuals for the fingerprint occupational class. • Conduct feasibility study on best practices on improvement of services with regard to fingerprint related activities. Build and maintain relationship with various stakeholders (Internal and External). • Participate in the formulation of policies concerning pre- processing of Identity Documents. • Implement effective risk and compliance in line with the relevant practices. • 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.

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