DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS
Salary band
R 1 098 195
Closing date
24 July 2026
Reference
HRMC
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Department
DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS
Location
Head Office: Tshwane and Cape Town (Sessional)
Salary
R932 292 - R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), (an all-inclusive salary package)
Requirements
An undergraduate qualification in Political Sciences, Public Management and Administration or related field at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA. 3 years’ experience in middle management is required. Understanding of various Portfolio and cabinet Committees. Knowledge of foreign policies. Understanding of Intergovernmental Relations framework. Knowledge of NEPAD, SADC and sanctions and mechanism. knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury regulations. Knowledge of the South African Constitution. Understanding of departmental legislation as well as Human Resources legislation and prescripts. A valid drivers’ license. Regular travel between Pretoria and Cape Town, particularly during Parliamentary sitting. Willingness to travel frequently and work outside normal office hours when operationally required. Ability to communicate with all levels of management. Required skills and competencies: People Management and Empowerment. Service Delivery Innovation. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Financial Management. Communication. Decision Making. Planning and Organising. Exceptional organisational and coordination skills. Business report writing. Strong written communication and editing skills. Computer literacy (advanced Microsoft Office Suite). Strong administrative and document management skills. Strong analytical skills. Problem-solving and conflict management. Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet tight deadlines. Strong sense of accountability and ownership. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Attention to detail. Influencing and networking. Presentation skills. Facilitation skills. Negotiation skills. Interpersonal relations. Professionalism, discretion and integrity. Patriotic, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.
Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following
Enquiries
. Coordinate inputs from relevant branches and participate in the drafting and finalisation of Cabinet memoranda for Cabinet consideration. Ensure departmental compliance with all Parliamentary and Cabinet processes, policies and prescribed timeframes. Monitor the implementation of decisions taken by Cabinet, Cabinet Committees and Parliamentary Committees that are relevant to the Department. Maintain accurate tracking systems and records of Parliamentary questions, committee resolutions, Cabinet memoranda and Cabinet Committee minutes. Escalate risks or delays that may impact compliance with Parliamentary or Cabinet deadlines. Drive the implementation of the Batho Pele principles within the unit in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders. Develop and implementation of policy and procedure, directive acts and regulations. Develop and review communications
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