Deputy Director: Appeals

Overview

Manage and process Permanent Residence Permit appeals at the Department of Home Affairs Head Office in Tshwane, requiring legal expertise and junior management experience.

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.

How to apply

Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or imsrecruitment@dha.gov.za

Enquiries: Head Office: Ms B Kabinde Tel No: (012) 406 4239