Job Requirements
An undergraduate qualification in Law, Public Management, Public, Administration, Policing, Criminology, Forensics, Criminal Justice at NQF level 6 equivalent as recognized by SAQA. 3 years’ experience at Junior Management/ Assistant Director Level in Law, analysis and interpretation of immigration information is required. Knowledge of the Constitution of South Africa. Knowledge and u021nderstanding of the Immigration Act and its regulations. Knowledge of Refugee Act. Knowledge of other Department’s policies, prescripts and practices. Understanding of International Conventions and protocols. Knowledge and understanding of Civil Aviation Organization. Broad knowledge and understanding of PFMA and Treasury regulations. Understanding of Public Service Act. Understanding of another relevant legislative framework. Knowledge and understanding of all departmental legislations and prescripts. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Prescripts and Legislations. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. Required skills and competencies: People Management and Empowerment. Service Delivery Innovation. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Manpower forecasting and planning. Financial Management. Honesty and integrity. Project Management. Communication. Decision Making. Influencing and Networking. Problem Solving and Conflict management. Business report Writing. Research Methodology. Presentation Skills. Planning and Organising. Strong Analytical Skills. Computer Literacy. Facilitation Skills. Negotiation Skills. Interpersonal Relations.
Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Manage the processing Permanent Residence Permit appeals. Ensure the effective management and handling of Permanent Residence Permit (PRP) appeals. Manage the review initial decisions, supporting documents, and relevant casefiles. Ensure and verify the completeness, accuracy, and legality of submitted. appeals applications. Manage and ensure that detailed assessments are conducted to determine whether a decision should be upheld, modified. Monitor deadlines and ensure decisions are issued within prescribed timelines. Establish and maintain good working relationship with all the relevant stakeholders regarding PRP appeals process. Implement effective risk and compliance on the processing PRP appeals in line with the relevant legislative prescripts. 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
R1 101 468 – R1 297 476 per annum (Level 12), (an all-inclusive salary package)
Location
Head Office: Tshwane
How to Apply
Head Office: Ms B Kabinde Tel No: (012) 406 4239
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. 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
Apply Before:
28 September 2026
Reference No:
HRMC 62/26/1
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