New 2026 Government Jobs: DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: IMMIGRATION SERVICES in Gauteng
| Job Title | DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: IMMIGRATION SERVICES |
| Company | DPSA |
| Job Reference | HRMC 34/26/1 |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Location | Pretoria, ZA |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Date Posted | 2026-06-12T22:43 |
| Closing Date | 2026-07-13T00:41 |
| Status | Open for Applications |
| Salary | ZAR 1885710 - 2124237 per year |
New DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: IMMIGRATION SERVICES in Gauteng- Job Description
Introduction
The New 2026 Government Jobs: DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: IMMIGRATION SERVICES in Gauteng applications Must be submitted on or before the closing date; accompanied by a fully completed and signed 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; a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date, job title, detailed 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)); as well as relevant educational qualifications / RPL certificates / Academic Transcripts of completed qualifications, regardless of online, email or manual submission. Applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), are furthermore required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Pre-Screening:
During pre-screening, candidates may be directed to submit additional supporting documentation such as a copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirement), acting letters, amongst others.
Selection: Shortlisted candidates - will be subject to various assessments, such as an interview(s) and technical test(s) (which assess the candidate’s professional and technical competency against the job requirements and duties, general job fit, integrity and digital literacy); potentially considered suitable after the interview(s) and test(s),
will be subjected to further mandatory assessments (which, amongst others, assesses the candidate’s proficiency in the core, professional and behavioral competencies attached to the level of the post within the Senior Management Service), employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, social media background,
conducting business with State; and employment references including verification of relevant employment tenures, pending disciplinary action and exit reasons); will be required to submit a Declaration of Business Interests and successfully complete the online Nyukela Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services course, which can be accessed via: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Candidates wishing to be considered for appointment, are encouraged to enroll for this course immediately. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
Appointment:
Once appointed, the completion of an employment contract, performance agreement, financial disclosure; and the undergoing of a compulsory induction programmed, serving a prescribed probation period, and undergoing security vetting will be required.
Unless otherwise indicated, correspondence between the Department and candidates generally will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
The DHA complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Personal information submitted will be processed solely for recruitment purposes, retained where required for audit, and safeguarded against unauthorized disclosure, except where legally required.
Submission of an application constitutes consent to such processing
About the Company
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) seeks to appoint professional, passionate and skilled individuals to form part of a leadership team driving the transformation of Home Affairs into a digital-first, world class organization.
Candidates committed to service excellence, digital transformation, innovation, integrity and the Department’s shared values, and whose credentials meet the requirements of these posts, are invited to apply before the closing date.
The DHA is a merit-based and equal opportunity employer. In line with its commitment to promoting opportunities, in the filling of these posts, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following
key functions: Provide strategic and executive leadership to the Branch:
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Immigration Services, including the effective management of human, financial
and physical resources, as well as governance, risk and compliance
processes.
Provide strategic leadership and guidance on immigration
management matters, including the implementation of immigration legislation,
operational modernization, regulatory compliance and service delivery
improvement initiatives. Lead the implementation of strategic objectives and
innovation initiatives within the Branch, including legislative reforms, digital
transformation, process optimization and organizational culture transformation
to enhance operational efficiency and client service delivery. Drive the Branch’s
Digital Transformation Programmed through the implementation of secure,
modern and future-ready immigration systems and platforms, including the
Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), integrated biometric solutions and digital
immigration registration platforms that promote digital inclusion and equitable
access to services.
Provide strategic leadership on permitting services and the
administration of immigration functions in accordance with the Immigration Act,
2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002), including asylum seeker management and related
immigration services. Provide strategic direction on immigration port control
policy, immigration operations and regulatory enforcement capabilities. Lead
inspectorate and immigration enforcement services, including the identification
and implementation of measures to detect, prevent and address illegal
immigration and ensure compliance with immigration legislation. Facilitate
strategic stakeholder engagement and partnerships with government
institutions, law enforcement agencies, international organizations and other
key stakeholders, including representing the Department at national, regional
and international forums.
Oversee the development, review and
implementation of immigration policies, frameworks, systems and codes of
practice aligned to legislative prescripts, governance standards and
organizational priorities.
Ensure the effective delivery of immigration services
in accordance with applicable service standards and organizational
commitments, including the achievement of Branch performance targets,
strengthening governance and internal control systems, and supporting clean
audit outcomes. Lead the institutionalization of digital innovation, ethical
governance, organizational values and people-centred service delivery
practices across the Branch.
Required Qualifications
A qualification in Law, Business Management, Public Management, Public
Administration, Operations Management, Public Policy or in a relevant field at
NQF level 8 as recognized by SAQA. 8 Years’ experience at a Senior
Management Service level within a highly pressured, complex and litigious
operational environment, preferably within immigration services, migration
management, law enforcement, regulatory administration, or a related field.
Proven track record of operating successfully at a strategic / executive
leadership level within a large organization of comparable size and complexity
as well as public sector experience will serve as an added advantage.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of the Republic of
South Africa, Public Service legislative and regulatory frameworks,
Government structures, and the legislative and operational frameworks
governing immigration management and the enforcement of the Immigration
Act. Sound knowledge and understanding of migration governance
frameworks, including economic development considerations, international
relations, international migration law, international conventions on migration,
and applicable continental and regional migration protocols. Sound knowledge
and understanding of government planning and governance frameworks,
including the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP),
Government Planning
Frameworks, and the principles of good corporate governance (King IV).
A Valid driver’s license or ability to fulfil the operational travel requirements of the
post independently, through maintaining reliable transport arrangements for the
execution of official duties, as well as willingness to travel and work extended
hours. Successful completion of the Nyukela Pre-entry Certificate to Senior
Management Services.
Skills and competencies:
Strong strategic, digital and
transformational leadership capability, including the ability to drive innovation,
leverage emerging technologies, lead large-scale organizational
transformation and modernization initiatives, and oversee the modernization of
Immigration processes and systems, digital governance controls and
technology-enabled oversight mechanisms within a digital-first environment.
Advanced operational and regulatory management capability, including service
delivery innovation, programmed and project management, operational
planning, governance oversight, risk management, regulatory compliance, and
the ability to deliver results in a highly complex and demanding environment.
Sound strategic, analytical and problem-solving capability, including data
driven decision-making, policy development, knowledge and information
management, operational performance analysis, and the ability to strengthen
organizational effectiveness, service delivery outcomes and regulatory
compliance. Sound financial and resource management capability, including
budgeting, financial management,
financial reporting, resource optimization
and accountability for organizational performance within a complex operational
environment. Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills,
including client orientation and customer focus, communication, presentation,
business report writing, influencing, networking, negotiation and conflict
management, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with
government institutions,
international partners and other strategic
stakeholders.
Strong people leadership capability, including team leadership,
employee empowerment, change management, coaching and the ability to
foster a high-performance, ethical and service-oriented organizational culture.
High levels of professionalism, sound judgement, honesty, integrity, attention
to detail, and a commitment to ethical governance and public service
excellence.
How to Apply
Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be
submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za, or via email to
imsrecruitment@dha.gov.za (limited to 2.5MB in size.
Should an automated
acknowledgement of receipt not be received when an application is emailed,
this could mean that the application was not received due to the size of the
attachments.
Should this occur, kindly resend the application in 2 / 3 parts,
splitting the attachments accordingly), or delivered for the attention of the
enquires person cited for this post, to the Department of Home Affairs, Head
Office, 5th Floor Hallmark Building, 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street,
Pretoria Central