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**Job Title:** Not specified (refers to a role within the Chief Directorate: Permits) **Company:** Department Of Home Affairs (DHA) --- **Overview** This rewrite describes a senior management position within the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), specifically in the Immigration Services Branch, Chief Directorate: Permits. The role is based at the Headquarters in Head Office, Tshwane, and is referenced as HRMC 64/26/1. The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of permit and visa functional services, including digital transformation initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and resource management within the Directorate. This is a Level 13 position, offering an all-inclusive annual salary package ranging from R1,317,384 to R1,551,807. **What you will do** The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of strategic and operational duties, which include: * Ensuring the effective and efficient management of Permit and Visa Functional Services. * Providing strategic advice and guidance on the implementation and optimisation of digital permit and visa services and related business processes. * Facilitating stakeholder engagement and collaboration with key account stakeholders, and representing the Department at various forums. * Ensuring the effective implementation of strategic objectives and innovations, such as legislative reviews, digital transformation, case management solutions, product/process improvements, and data management and analysis, to enhance service delivery in the Directorate. * Coordinating and monitoring the effectiveness and utilisation of digital permit and visa services and recommending continuous improvements. * Ensuring that digital permit and visa services align with legislative requirements, departmental policies, and approved business processes. * Implementing governance processes, frameworks, and procedures. * Ensuring effective and efficient management of human, physical, and financial resources within the Directorate. * Coaching and guiding staff on compliance with all regulatory requirements. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An undergraduate qualification in Law, Public Administration, Public Management, Management, Operations Management or a related field at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA. * 5 Years’ experience at a middle / senior management level in a Legal, Analysis or Interpretation of immigration information environment. * Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. * Knowledge and understanding of all relevant public service and Departmental Legislative Frameworks, as well as Government Structures. * Knowledge and understanding of the Immigration Act and its regulations. * Knowledge of the Refugee Act. * Knowledge of the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) and Government Planning Framework. * Excellent abilities and experience in operations and project management, project optimisation, and the use of online systems. * Knowledge of and understanding of Public Finance Management Act and Treasury regulations. * Understanding of International Conventions and Protocols. * Knowledge of Economic Development, International Relations and Law relating to Immigration. * A valid drivers’ license (an added advantage). * Willingness to travel and work extended hours. * Completion of the Senior Management Services Pre-entry Certificate upon appointment. * Required skills and competencies: * Strategic capability and leadership. * Service delivery innovation, client orientation and customer focus. * People management and empowerment. * Financial Management. * Program and project management. * Change management. * Ability to instil appropriate processes and systems, as well as enabling technology, to support the Department in efficiently and effectively managing the required work. * Support with digital transformation. * Innovation. * Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as presentation skills. * Problem-solving and analysis. * Influencing, networking, conflict management and negotiation skills. * Knowledge and Information Management. * Decision making and initiating action. * Planning, organising and time management. * Policy development, coaching and facilitating. * Computer literacy. * Patriotism, Honesty and Integrity. **Who should apply** This role is suited for an experienced senior manager with an NQF Level 7 undergraduate qualification in fields such as Law, Public Administration, Management, or Operations Management. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of middle to senior management experience in a legal, analytical, or immigration information interpretation setting. They should possess comprehensive knowledge of South African legislative frameworks, including the Constitution, public service regulations, the Immigration Act, and the Refugee Act, alongside an understanding of public finance management and international protocols. Candidates must demonstrate excellent abilities in operations and project management, digital transformation, and the use of online systems. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential, as is a commitment to patriotism, honesty, and integrity. A willingness to travel and work extended hours is required, and a valid driver's license is beneficial. The successful candidate will also need to complete a Senior Management Services Pre-entry Certificate upon appointment. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-home-affairs-dha-vacancies-5 Source: govpage

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