SENIOR FINGERPRINT EXPERT: POST RECEIPT AND PREPROCESSING is a South African government vacancy at Department of Home Affairs (DHA). This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office: Brits Storage, Division: Preparations and Pre-Processing | closing date: 21 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R413 001 – R 486 501 per annum (A basic salary) (Level 8).
Centre
Head Office: Brits Storage, Division: Preparations and Pre-Processing
Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification in Public Administration, Public Management, Operations or Business Management at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA.
- Two (2) years’ experience in a Customer Service, Civic Services or a in depth knowledge of Fingerprints.
- Drafting of 212 statements and court representation.
- Basic Knowledge of Public Service Regulations.
- Knowledge of the Departmental Legislation and Prescripts (Civic Services).
- Knowledge and understanding of the verification process.
- Basic knowledge of the Human Resource Regulatory Framework.
- Willingness to work extended hours Required skills and competencies: Service delivery.
- Client and customer relations.
- Analytical skills.
- Planning and Organising.
- Strong Customer focus.
- Conflict Resolution.
- Problem Solving.
- Ability to think and act quickly.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- Report Writing.
- Colour vision and hearing.
- Basic Ability to understand and follow camera scripts.
- Physical strength to carry heavy equipment and stamina.
- Report writing.
- Basic image editing skills.
- Communication skills.
- Patriotism, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.
Duties
- The successful candidates will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Supervise and implement the processing of all processes and operational activities of the post receipt and pre-processing within the unit.
- Ensure and implement the post receipt and pre-processing by following the correct processes and procedure in the unit.
- Implement quality assurance strategies on completion and dispatching of Identity documents.
- Ensure the post receipt and pre-processing of the application according to requirements.
- Ensure the post receipt and pre-processing of quality with regard to the application.
- Liaise with Government Printing Works and other stakeholders to ensure quality and timeous delivery of services.
- Ensure that timely and compliant filing and/or disposal of undelivered, or incomplete Identity Documents.
- Resolve technical or practical issues from employees and escalate complex matters to the Supervisor.
- Supervise and implement post receipt and pre-processing of application by following the right processes and procedures.
- Maintain good relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Implement effective risk and compliance in line with the relevant practices.
- Ensure the implementation of policies, procedures.
- 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
Where to send your application.
Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or civicsrecruitment@dha.gov.za
Department Notes
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. 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. 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 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 preentry 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 of a prescribed probation period, and obtaining of a security clearance appropriate to the post, will be required. Correspondence between the Department and candidates will be limited to shortlisted candidates, Only.
Original Text
SALARY : R413 001 – R 486 501 per annum (A basic salary) (Level 8).
CENTRE : Head Office: Brits Storage, Division: Preparations and Pre-Processing
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Public Administration, Public Management, Operations or Business Management at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA.
Two (2) years’ experience in a Customer Service, Civic Services or a in depth knowledge of Fingerprints. Drafting of 212 statements and court
representation. Basic Knowledge of Public Service Regulations. Knowledge of the Departmental Legislation and Prescripts (Civic Services). Knowledge and
understanding of the verification process. Basic knowledge of the Human
Resource Regulatory Framework. Willingness to work extended hours
Required skills and competencies: Service delivery. Client and customer relations. Analytical skills. Planning and Organising. Strong Customer focus.
Conflict Resolution. Problem Solving. Ability to think and act quickly. Problem solving and analysis. Report Writing. Colour vision and hearing. Basic Ability to
understand and follow camera scripts. Physical strength to carry heavy equipment and stamina. Report writing. Basic image editing skills.
Communication skills. Patriotism, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.
DUTIES : The successful candidates will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Supervise and implement the processing of all
processes and operational activities of the post receipt and pre-processing within the unit. Ensure and implement the post receipt and pre-processing by
following the correct processes and procedure in the unit. Implement quality assurance strategies on completion and dispatching of Identity documents.
Ensure the post receipt and pre-processing of the application according to
requirements. Ensure the post receipt and pre-processing of quality with regard to the application. Liaise with Government Printing Works and other
stakeholders to ensure quality and timeous delivery of services. Ensure that timely and compliant filing and/or disposal of undelivered, or incomplete
Identity Documents. Resolve technical or practical issues from employees and escalate complex matters to the Supervisor. Supervise and implement post
receipt and pre-processing of application by following the right processes and procedures. Maintain good relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Implement effective risk and compliance in line with the relevant practices.
Ensure the implementation of policies, procedures. 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
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.