Job Requirements
An undergraduate qualification in Public Administration, Public Management, Operations or Business Management at NQF 6 as recognized by SAQA. Two (2) Years’ experience at the supervisory level in operations and in a client or customer services environment is required. Experience in Births and Deaths registration processes is an added advantage. Knowledge of Births and Deaths Registration. Knowledge and understanding of the Departmental Legislations and Prescripts (Civic Services). Basic knowledge of Human Resource Regulatory Framework. Basic knowledge of Public Service Regulations. Required skills and competencies: Interpersonal Relations. Flexibility. Accountability. Analytical skills. Planning and Organising. Conflict Resolution. Job Knowledge. Time Management. Ability to meet deadlines. Strong Client and customer service. Computer literacy. Planning and Organising. Good verbal and written. Communication skills. Problem solving. Report writing. Patriotic, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.
Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Supervise and coordinate the effective daily operations of the Births and Deaths Unit. Monitor daily performance against service level standards, including turnaround times, backlogs, trends, and error rates, and take corrective action or escalate in line with DHA guidelines. Perform end-of- day operational controls and compile daily and weekly performance reports on turnaround times, volumes processed, and error rates. Implement measures to ensure quality service delivery and adherence to prescribed standards. Manage records and documentation in accordance with DHA records management policies and prescripts. Attend to standard and non-standard operational requests and issues raised by staff. Provide technical advice, guidance, and on-the-job support to staff in the execution of daily tasks. Allocate daily work to staff members and monitor progress against daily targets and outputs. Identify operational challenges (capacity constraints, training gaps, bottlenecks) and recommend solutions to management. Remain up to date with legislative requirements, DHA policies, and circulars, and ensure accurate implementation. Liaise with Front Offices, Foreign Offices, and members of the public regarding application status, enquiries, and advisory matters. Escalate all irregularities and suspected fraudulent activities to management or Counter Corruption and Security in accordance with prescribed procedures. Establish, maintain and ensure a good working relationship with the departmental and all relevant stakeholders. Monitor compliance with regards to the implementation of Policies and Procedures, Directives, Acts and Regulations. Implement effective risk and compliance in line with relevant legislations. Support digital transformation initiatives. 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.
What is the Salary
R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08), (a basic salary)
Location
Head Office: Tshwane
How to Apply
Head Office: Mr T Tshabalala Tel No: (012) 406 4177
Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za Head Office, Hallmark Building: Physical address: 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria, 0001
Apply Before:
31 July 2026
Reference No:
HRMC 52/26/6 Sub-
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