Apply for Government Jobs Vacancies | LOCAL OFFICE MANAGER Role in Limpopo
| Job Title | LOCAL OFFICE MANAGER |
| Company | Government |
| Job Reference | OFFICE |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Location | Polokwane, ZA |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Date Posted | 2026-06-08T17:43 |
| Closing Date | 2026-06-26T19:41 |
| Status | Open for Applications |
| Salary | ZAR 628547 - 1297476 per year |
LOCAL OFFICE MANAGER - Job Description
Introduction
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. 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: 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 closing date, accompanied by a fully completed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021), obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za, citing the correct post number and job title, and a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date dd/mm/yy), job title, duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent as possible), regardless of online or manual submission. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to submit a copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirement), relevant educational qualifications / RPL certificates / Academic Transcripts of completed qualifications, and Acting letters as directed. Furthermore, applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), are required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); will be subjected to an interview, various relevant tests and assessments, and employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, and employment references including verification of exit reasons, and conducting business with State). Once appointed, serving a prescribed probation period and obtaining a security clearance appropriate to the post will be required. Correspondence between the Department and candidates will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
About the Company
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.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following
specific tasks: Manage the overall operations and performance of the Office
against agreed service delivery standards. Provide advice and guidance on
operations of the Department at a Local Office level. Manage the provision of
safe and secure enabling documents as it relates to citizenship, births,
marriages, death, travel documents and passports. Ensure delivery against the
mandates derived from the Government’s Programme of Action (POA). Ensure
effective management and oversight of the Local Office’s Immigration
Inspectorate activities. Foster effective partnerships with all stakeholders and
represent the Office at various forums. Ensure the effective implementation of
strategic objectives and innovation (digital transformation and case
management solutions) in the Local Office. Coordinate and monitor delivery of
the Local Office’s operational plan against agreed timeframes and objectives.
Implement governance processes, frameworks, policies, procedures and
manage risks. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical
and financial resources within the Local Office. Coach and guide staff on
compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
An undergraduate qualification in Public Management, Public Administration,
Operations, Business Management, Management, Administration, Law or
Social Science within these specified fields of study at NQF level 6 as
recognized by SAQA. 3 Years’ experience at a Junior Management / Assistant
Director level in Operations in a client or customer services environment.
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Experience in Civic or Immigration Operations will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of South African Constitution. Knowledge and understanding of all
relevant public service and Departmental Legislative Frameworks, as well as
Government Structures. Excellent abilities and experience in project
management, project optimization and use of online systems. Knowledge of
National Treasury Regulations and Public Finance Management Act.
Knowledge of Human Resources Regulatory Framework and Occupational
Health and Safety Act. Knowledge of South African Constitution. Knowledge of
workflow and capacity planning. Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
Knowledge of Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS), Promotion of
Administrative Justice Act (PAJA) and Promotion of Access to Information Act
(PAIA). A valid drivers’ license. Willingness to travel and work extended hours.
Required skills and competencies: Strong Management and Leadership
capability. Service delivery innovation, client orientation and customer focus.
People management and empowerment. Financial Management. Program and
project management. Change management. Ability to instil appropriate
processes and systems, as well as enabling technology, to support the
Department in efficiently and effectively managing the required work. Support
digital transformation. Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as
report writing and presentation skills. Problem-solving and analysis. Policy
interpretation.
Risk
Management. Influencing, networking, conflict
management and negotiation skills. Knowledge and Information Management.
Decision making and initiating action. Planning, organising and time
management. Computer literacy. Patriotism, Honesty and Integrity.
How to Apply
Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above must be
submitted online or sent to the correct
address specified as follows:
Limpopo: Physical Address: 89 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699
North West: Physical Address: Cnr Sheppard and Carrington Street, Mafikeng,
2745