IMMIGRATION SERVICES REFFERENCE NUMBER: HRMC 34/26/1/DGF/7
Branch: Immigration Services
SALARY :
R1 885 710 to R2 124 237 per year (Level 15), which includes everything in the salary. The package is structured as follows: Basic salary – 70% of the package; State. Contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund is 13% of the basic salary. The remaining flexible part can be arranged based on what is needed.
remuneration rules.
CENTRE :
Headquarters: Head Office, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS :
A qualification in Law, Business Management, Public Management, and Public.
Administration, Operations Management, Public Policy, or a related field.
NQF level 8 as approved by SAQA.8 years of experience in a senior management role within a high-pressure, complex, and legally challenging work environment, ideally in immigration services, migration management, law enforcement, regulatory administration, or a similar field.
A history of successfully leading at a high level in a big organization that’s similar in size and complexity, along with experience in the public sector, will be a helpful extra. Good understanding of the South African Constitution, laws and rules related to public services, government systems, and the legal and operational guidelines for managing immigration and enforcing the Immigration Act.
Good understanding of how migration is managed at different levels, including how economic growth is considered, how countries work with each other, the laws about moving between countries, agreements made internationally about migration, and rules set by bigger regions or continents related to migration. Sound knowledge Understanding of government planning and governance frameworks. including the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP), Government Planning Frameworks and the principles of good corporate governance, as outlined in King IV.
A valid driver’s license or the ability to meet the travel requirements for operational trips. Post independently, by ensuring reliable transport arrangements are maintained for the. Ability to carry out official responsibilities, along with a readiness to travel and work for extended periods. hours. Successful completion of the Nyukela Pre-entry Certificate to Senior. Management Services.
Skills and competencies:
Strong leadership skills in strategy, digital transformation, and change management, with the ability to encourage innovation, use new technologies, guide big organizational changes and updates, and manage the modernization of immigration processes, systems, digital governance, and technology-based oversight in a digital-first environment.
Advanced operational and regulatory management ability, including service.
Delivering innovative solutions, managing programs and projects, creating operational plans, overseeing governance, handling risks, ensuring compliance with regulations, and the skill to achieve results in a very complex and challenging environment. Have strong skills in planning, analyzing problems, and finding solutions.This includes making decisions based on data, creating policies, managing knowledge and information, evaluating how well operations are running, and improving how effectively an organization works, delivers services, and follows regulations.
The ability to manage money and resources well, like creating budgets, handling finances, making reports, using resources efficiently, and being responsible for how well the organisation performs, especially in a complicated work environment.
environment. Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills,
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Business report writing, influencing, networking, negotiation and conflict management, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with others.
government bodies, global allies, and other key players in strategy.
Strong leadership skills, like leading a team, encouraging employees, managing changes, coaching others, and building a company culture that values high performance, ethics, and good service. High professionalism, good judgment, honesty, strong ethics, careful attention to detail, and a dedication to fair governance and excellent public service.
DUTIES :
The successful candidate will be responsible for, among other things, the following.
key functions:
Offer guidance and direction to the Branch at a high level.
Immigration Services,
including the effective management of human,
financial and physical resources,
as well as governance,
risk and compliance processes.
Provide strategic leadership and guidance on immigration
management matters,
including the implementation of immigration legislation,
operational modernisation,
regulatory compliance and service delivery improvement initiatives.
Take charge of carrying out the Branch’s strategic goals and new ideas.
including legislative reforms,
digital transformation,
process optimisation and organisational culture transformation
To improve how operations run and how well we serve our clients.
Lead the Branch’s Digital Transformation Program by implementing secure solutions.
modern and future-ready immigration systems and platforms,
including the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA),
Biometric systems and digital tools for immigration registration that help include more people in digital services and ensure fair access to them.
Lead strategically in managing permit services and handling immigration tasks as outlined in the Immigration Act.
2002 (Act No.13 of 2002),
The service includes managing asylum seekers and providing related immigration services.Give guidance on the policies for managing immigration at ports of entry.
immigration operations and regulatory enforcement capabilities.
Lead inspectorate and immigration enforcement services,
The process includes identifying and putting into place steps to detect any issues or problems.This ensures that any concerns can be found and addressed properly.
Stop illegal immigration and make sure everyone follows the immigration laws.
Work with important people and groups from the government to build strong relationships and partnerships.
law enforcement agencies,
international organisations and other key stakeholders,
including representing the Department at national,
regional and international forums.
Oversee the development,
review and implementation of immigration policies,
frameworks,
systems and codes of practice that are in line with the laws and regulations set by the government.
governance standards and organisational priorities.
Make sure immigration services are provided properly following the right standards and the organization’s promises.
including the achievement of Branch performance targets,
strengthening governance and internal control systems,
and supporting clean audit outcomes.
Lead the institutionalisation of digital innovation,
ethical governance,
Organisational values and service delivery methods that focus on people are applied throughout the Branch.
ENQUIRIES :
Ms Proby Reddy at (060) 976 7508 or Ms Sandra Mkhaliphi at (072) 527 6033.
APPLICATIONS :
Compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be.
submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or by email to
imsrecruitment@dha.gov.za (limited to 2.5MB in size. Should an automated
If an application is sent by email, the acknowledgment of receipt may not be received.
This might mean the application wasn’t received because of its size.
attachments. If this happens, please send the application in two or three parts.
Splitting the attachments as needed, or sending them for the attention of the relevant person.
Enquires person cited for this post to the Department of Home Affairs, Head.
Office, 5th floor of Hallmark Building, 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street.
Pretoria Central