POST 18/65 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: AMENDMENTS AND RECTIFICATION, REF NO: HRMC 29/26/4
SALARY : R605 742 – R713 535 per annum (A Basic Salary) (Level 10).
CENTRE : Head Office: Tshwane, Directorate: Amendments and Rectification

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Operations Management, Public Management, Administration or Business Management, at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA. Three (3) Years’ experience as a Supervisor in operations in a client or customer services environment is required. Knowledge of the South African Citizenship Act, 1995. Extensive knowledge of the South African Passport and Travel Documents Acts, 1994. Understanding of the Immigration Act and Refugee Act. Knowledge of migration patterns and population movement within South Africa. Understanding of the departmental legislation and Human Resources prescripts, LRA, BCEA. Knowledge of the South African Constitution and Public Service Regulations Act. Comprehensive understanding of Legislation, Policies and Prescripts governing Public Administration. Knowledge of Policy Development and Government Protocol. A valid drivers’ license is an added advantage. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. Required skills and competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership Execution. Strategic Planning and Strategic Management. Service Delivery Innovation. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. People Management and Empowerment. Financial Management. Honesty and Integrity. Programme and Project Management. Change Management. Communication. Knowledge Management. Problem Solving and Analysis. Business Report Writing. Influencing and Networking. Planning and Organising. Accountability. Data Analysis. Policy Analysis and Interpretation. Process Analysis and Improvement. Corruption Measures and Principles.
Presentation skills. Interpersonal skill. Communication skill. Planning and Organising skill. Computer literacy skill. Decision making skill. Patriotic, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Facilitate and oversee the processing of applications for the amendment and rectification of personal particulars recorded on the NPR. Ensure all amendment and rectification processes comply with legislative prescripts, regulations, and DHA policies. Implement and monitor quality assurance and verification controls to prevent errors, duplications, and irregular amendments. Coordinate service delivery between front-office and back-office environments to ensure timely and accurate finalisation of cases. Manage and resolve complex, sensitive, or escalated amendment and rectification cases. Oversee the utilisation of automated systems and digital platforms to support data integrity and efficient processing. Maintain accurate records, dashboards, and performance reports on amendment and rectification transactions. Escalate all irregularities and suspected fraudulent activities to management or Counter Corruption and Security in accordance with prescribed procedures. Stakeholder Engagement and Intergovernmental Coordination. Policy Development, Governance, and Operational Oversight. Risk Management,
Compliance, and Quality Assurance. 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.

ENQUIRIES : Head Office: Ms R Masemola, Tel No: 012 406 4156
APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or civicsrecruitment@dha.gov.za

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) seeks to hire patriotic, professional, passionate and talented individuals to form part of a new leadership team, equipped with the right skills to facilitate the transformation of Home Affairs into a digital-first, world-class organisation. If you are committed to delivering on the Medium-Term Development Plan’s priorities through digital transformation, ascribe to the Department’s shared value set, have what it takes to deliver on the needs of DHA Clients with the highest levels of dignity, integrity and innovation, and your credentials meet the requirements of any of the following positions, kindly respond before the closing date.
 CLOSING DATE : 21 June 2026
NOTE : The DHA is a merit-based, equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In line with its commitment to promoting representivity, in the filling of entrylevel 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