ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATION is a South African government vacancy at Department of Home Affairs (DHA). This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Headquarters: Head Office, Tshwane | closing date: 26 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Branch
Finance and Supply Chain Management
Salary
R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09), (a basic salary)
Centre
Headquarters: Head Office, Tshwane
Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification in Office Management and Technology, Business Management, Administration Management, Public Management or Public Administration at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA.
- 3 Years’ experience at Supervisory / Senior Administrative Officer is required.
- Experience in Administrative support and monitoring of the budget is required.
- Knowledge of Office Administration.
- Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
- Knowledge and understanding of all relevant public service and Departmental Legislative Frameworks, as well as Government Structures.
- Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury regulations.
- Knowledge of Public Service Regulatory Framework.
- A valid drivers’ license.
- Willingness to travel and work extended hours.
- Required skills and competencies: Accountability.
- Service Delivery.
- Innovation.
- Budget and Expenditure Administration.
- Problem Solving.
- Business Continuity.
- Time Management.
- Database and spreadsheet applications.
- Planning and Organizing.
- Conflict Resolution skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Communication.
- Office Management and Administration.
- Presentation skills.
- Asset management.
- Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
- Computer literacy.
- Patriotism, Honesty and Integrity.
Duties
- The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Facilitate finance and administration processes within the unit.
- Control the administration of office maintenance, financial, human resources, and procurement matters in the Unit.
- Control the flow of correspondence and monitor target dates and turnaround times.
- Facilitate the management of the Chief Directorate's financial projections/analysis, reporting.
- Compile financial and administration reports and documents (S&T claims and travelling).
- Provide expert advice to administrators in the Chief Directorate on the consolidation of the Directorates’ budget/ financial information.
- Facilitate and monitor the budget of the Chief Directorate according to Medium Term Expenditure Framework processes in the Office.
- Ensure the effective compilation of budget and cash flow projections, analysis, and reporting.
- Manage a variety of administrative duties related to human resources, financial administration and provisioning services at the operational level.
- Coordinate the budget of the Chief Directorate on the spending plan, expenditure and budget of the Chief Directorate.
- Monitor financial and budget allocations with administrators in the Chief Directorate.
- Evaluate financial documents for completeness, format and linguistic correctness.
- Management of the communication system, e.g.
- (documentation flow, system development, follow-up system and target dates).
- Convene and attend Chief Directorate meetings and act as secretariat during meetings.
- Monitor financial irregularities and take on precautionary measures to prevent unauthorised, wasteful, and fruitless expenditure.
- Liaise with Directors and administrators in the Chief Directorate in consolidating budget reports, including narrative and any recommendations.
- Facilitate the management of Assets in line with Asset and Supply Chain Management Framework.
- Facilitate the effective operational and administrative support to the Chief Director.
- Ensure effective risk and compliance management related to Finance and Supply Chain Management.
- Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit.
Enquiries
Head Office: Ms N Mnisi Tel No: (012) 406 4238
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 financerecruitment@dha.gov.za
Department Notes
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.
Original Text
SALARY : R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09), (a basic salary)
CENTRE : Headquarters: Head Office, Tshwane
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Office Management and Technology, Business Management, Administration Management, Public Management or
Public Administration at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA. 3 Years’ experience at Supervisory / Senior Administrative Officer is required.
Experience in Administrative support and monitoring of the budget is required.
Knowledge of Office Administration. Knowledge of the Constitution of the
Republic of South Africa. Knowledge and understanding of all relevant public service and Departmental Legislative Frameworks, as well as Government
Structures. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and
Treasury regulations. Knowledge of Public Service Regulatory Framework. A valid drivers’ license. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. Required
skills and competencies: Accountability. Service Delivery. Innovation. Budget and Expenditure Administration. Problem Solving. Business Continuity. Time
Management. Database and spreadsheet applications. Planning and
Organizing. Conflict Resolution skills. Ability to meet deadlines.
Communication. Office Management and Administration. Presentation skills.
Asset management. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Computer literacy. Patriotism, Honesty and Integrity.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Facilitate finance and administration processes within the unit.
Control the administration of office maintenance, financial, human resources, and procurement matters in the Unit. Control the flow of correspondence and
monitor target dates and turnaround times. Facilitate the management of the
Chief Directorate's financial projections/analysis, reporting. Compile financial and administration reports and documents (S&T claims and travelling). Provide
expert advice to administrators in the Chief Directorate on the consolidation of the Directorates’ budget/ financial information. Facilitate and monitor the
budget of the Chief Directorate according to Medium Term Expenditure
Framework processes in the Office. Ensure the effective compilation of budget and cash flow projections, analysis, and reporting. Manage a variety of
administrative duties related to human resources, financial administration and provisioning services at the operational level. Coordinate the budget of the
Chief Directorate on the spending plan, expenditure and budget of the Chief
Directorate. Monitor financial and budget allocations with administrators in the
Chief Directorate. Evaluate financial documents for completeness, format and linguistic correctness. Management of the communication system, e.g.
(documentation flow, system development, follow-up system and target dates).
Convene and attend Chief Directorate meetings and act as secretariat during meetings. Monitor financial irregularities and take on precautionary measures
to prevent unauthorised, wasteful, and fruitless expenditure. Liaise with
Directors and administrators in the Chief Directorate in consolidating budget reports, including narrative and any recommendations. Facilitate the
management of Assets in line with Asset and Supply Chain Management
Framework. Facilitate the effective operational and administrative support to the Chief Director. Ensure effective risk and compliance management related
to Finance and Supply Chain Management. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit.
ENQUIRIES : Head Office: Ms N Mnisi Tel No: (012) 406 4238
APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or
financerecruitment@dha.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 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.