DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: COUNTER CORRUPTION AND SECURITY SERVICES is a South African government vacancy at Department of Home Affairs (DHA). This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Headquarters: Head Office, Pretoria | closing date: 13 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Branch
Counter Corruption and Security Services
Salary
R1 885 710 – R2 124 237 per annum (Level 15), an all-inclusive salary package, structured as follows: Basic salary – 70% of package; State contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund – 13% of basic salary. The remaining flexible portion may be structured in terms of the applicable remuneration rules.
Centre
Headquarters: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements
- A qualification in Law / Security Management / Forensic Investigation / Management / Business Management / Public Administration / Public Management or in a related field at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA.
- 8 years’ experience at a Senior Management level.
- Extensive experience in an anti-corruption or security services environment.
- 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 policies, protocols and governance prescripts applicable to security management, intelligence coordination, anti-corruption and related functions.
- Excellent knowledge of legislation, policies and frameworks governing security, investigations, intelligence and anti-corruption operations, including Intelligence Services legislation, the Criminal Procedure Act, the South African Police Service Act, anti-corruption legislation, and the National Intelligence Framework.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of governance, fraud prevention, risk management, information security and cybersecurity frameworks, including the Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy, Fraud Risk Management Framework, Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS), Cybercrimes legislation, the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), State Information Technology governance frameworks, and Digital Government and Digital Identity frameworks.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of policy development, strategic planning, operational governance, and the alignment of security, intelligence and anti-corruption functions with organisational and sectorspecific business requirements.
- 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 licence 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 digital leadership capabilities, including the ability to drive innovation, embrace emerging technologies and lead business process transformation within a digital-first environment; including the modernisation of anti-corruption and security processes and systems, digital governance controls and technology-enabled oversight mechanisms.
- Strategic leadership and execution capabilities, including decision-making, accountability and the ability to lead security, countercorruption, governance and organisational transformation initiatives within a highly regulated environment.
- Advanced security, investigative and governance capabilities, including counter-corruption, fraud risk management, intelligence coordination, investigations oversight, information and physical security management, vetting, compliance and risk management.
- Strong strategic, analytical and operational management capabilities, including policy development, programme and project management, financial management, governance oversight, planning and organising, problem-solving and the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet organisational targets.
- Capability to drive digital transformation and modernisation within the security and counter-corruption environment through secure digital systems, information security frameworks and technology-enabled oversight mechanisms.
- Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal capabilities, including influencing, networking, negotiation, conflict resolution, communication and engagement with law enforcement agencies, intelligence structures and strategic stakeholders.
- Strong people management and change leadership capability, including team leadership, coaching, empowerment, talent development, and the ability to drive organisational culture transformation and workforce adoption of digital solutions.
- High levels of professionalism, ethical conduct, honesty and integrity, attention to detail, sound judgement and a commitment to public service excellence.
Duties
- The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following key functions: Provide strategic and executive leadership to the Branch: Counter Corruption and Security Services, including the effective management of human, financial and physical resources, as well as governance, risk and compliance processes.
- Lead the Department’s counter-corruption and security modernisation initiatives through the implementation of digital transformation programmes, secure systems and technology-enabled oversight mechanisms aligned to departmental priorities and digital transformation objectives.
- Provide strategic leadership on physical and information security management, including the protection of personnel, assets, information, facilities and critical infrastructure, as well as compliance with the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) and related security prescripts.
- Oversee the investigation and analysis of fraud, corruption, criminal conduct, employee misconduct and other security-related matters, including collaboration with law enforcement and prosecutorial authorities to support successful case resolution and prosecution.
- Provide strategic leadership on personnel security and vetting services, including security screening, vetting compliance, security clearance processes and stakeholder coordination with relevant security agencies.
- Lead the development and implementation of counter-corruption prevention, intelligence gathering, fraud risk management and ethics management initiatives, including conducting lifestyle audits, strengthening whistleblower protection mechanisms, chairing the Departmental Ethics Committee, and driving the implementation of the Public Service integrity and ethics management frameworks across the Department.
- Oversee the development, review and implementation of policies, directives, governance frameworks and codes of practice to ensure regulatory compliance, effective risk management, audit readiness and alignment with departmental and national prescripts.
- Facilitate strategic stakeholder engagement and partnerships with law enforcement agencies, intelligence structures and key stakeholders in support of the Department’s mandate and operational objectives.
- Ensure the achievement of Branch performance targets, operational efficiency, effective service delivery and the institutionalisation of accountability, ethical governance and organisational values across the Branch.
Enquiries
Ms Proby Reddy at (060) 976 7508 or Ms Sandra Mkhaliphi at (072) 527 6033
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 via email to ccssrecruitment@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.
Department Notes
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 (dd/mm/yy), 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 behavioural 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 enrol 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 programme, 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 unauthorised disclosure, except where legally required. Submission of an application constitutes consent to such processing. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the post of Local Office Manager, North West: Large Office: Klerksdorp with Ref No: HRMC 30/26/1b, that was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 19 dated 05 June 2026, is amended to Local Office Manager, North West: Large Office: Mmabatho. To this effect, the closing date for this post has been extended to 03 July 2026. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Original Text
Branch: Counter Corruption and Security Services
SALARY : R1 885 710 – R2 124 237 per annum (Level 15), an all-inclusive salary package, structured as follows: Basic salary – 70% of package; State
contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund – 13% of basic salary.
The remaining flexible portion may be structured in terms of the applicable remuneration rules.
CENTRE : Headquarters: Head Office, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A qualification in Law / Security Management / Forensic Investigation /
Management / Business Management / Public Administration / Public
Management or in a related field at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA. 8 years’ experience at a Senior Management level. Extensive experience in an
anti-corruption or security services environment. 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 policies, protocols and governance prescripts applicable to security management, intelligence
coordination, anti-corruption and related functions. Excellent knowledge of legislation, policies and frameworks governing security, investigations,
intelligence and anti-corruption operations, including Intelligence Services legislation, the Criminal Procedure Act, the South African Police Service Act,
anti-corruption legislation, and the National Intelligence Framework. Sound knowledge and understanding of governance, fraud prevention, risk
management, information security and cybersecurity frameworks, including the
Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy, Fraud Risk Management Framework,
Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS), Cybercrimes legislation, the
Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), State Information Technology governance frameworks, and Digital Government and Digital Identity
frameworks. Sound knowledge and understanding of policy development, strategic planning, operational governance, and the alignment of security,
intelligence and anti-corruption functions with organisational and sectorspecific business requirements. 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 licence 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 digital leadership capabilities, including the ability to drive innovation, embrace emerging technologies and
lead business process transformation within a digital-first environment; including the modernisation of anti-corruption and security processes and
systems, digital governance controls and technology-enabled oversight mechanisms. Strategic leadership and execution capabilities, including
decision-making, accountability and the ability to lead security, countercorruption, governance and organisational transformation initiatives within a highly regulated environment. Advanced security, investigative and
governance capabilities, including counter-corruption, fraud risk management, intelligence coordination, investigations oversight, information and physical
security management, vetting, compliance and risk management. Strong strategic, analytical and operational management capabilities, including policy
development, programme and project management, financial management, governance oversight, planning and organising, problem-solving and the ability
to work effectively under pressure and meet organisational targets. Capability to drive digital transformation and modernisation within the security and
counter-corruption environment through secure digital systems, information security frameworks and technology-enabled oversight mechanisms. Excellent
stakeholder management and interpersonal capabilities, including influencing, networking, negotiation, conflict resolution, communication and engagement
with law enforcement agencies, intelligence structures and strategic stakeholders. Strong people management and change leadership capability,
including team leadership, coaching, empowerment, talent development, and the ability to drive organisational culture transformation and workforce adoption
of digital solutions. High levels of professionalism, ethical conduct, honesty and integrity, attention to detail, sound judgement and a commitment to public
service excellence.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following key functions: Provide strategic and executive leadership to the Branch:
Counter Corruption and Security Services, including the effective management of human, financial and physical resources, as well as governance, risk and
compliance processes. Lead the Department’s counter-corruption and security modernisation initiatives through the implementation of digital transformation
programmes, secure systems and technology-enabled oversight mechanisms aligned to departmental priorities and digital transformation objectives. Provide
strategic leadership on physical and information security management, including the protection of personnel, assets, information, facilities and critical
infrastructure, as well as compliance with the Minimum Information Security
Standards (MISS) and related security prescripts. Oversee the investigation and analysis of fraud, corruption, criminal conduct, employee misconduct and
other security-related matters, including collaboration with law enforcement and prosecutorial authorities to support successful case resolution and
prosecution. Provide strategic leadership on personnel security and vetting services, including security screening, vetting compliance, security clearance
processes and stakeholder coordination with relevant security agencies. Lead the development and implementation of counter-corruption prevention,
intelligence gathering, fraud risk management and ethics management initiatives, including conducting lifestyle audits, strengthening whistleblower
protection mechanisms, chairing the Departmental Ethics Committee, and driving the implementation of the Public Service integrity and ethics
management frameworks across the Department. Oversee the development, review and implementation of policies, directives, governance frameworks and
codes of practice to ensure regulatory compliance, effective risk management, audit readiness and alignment with departmental and national prescripts.
Facilitate strategic stakeholder engagement and partnerships with law enforcement agencies, intelligence structures and key stakeholders in support
of the Department’s mandate and operational objectives. Ensure the achievement of Branch performance targets, operational efficiency, effective
service delivery and the institutionalisation of accountability, ethical governance and organisational values across the Branch.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Proby Reddy at (060) 976 7508 or Ms Sandra Mkhaliphi at (072) 527 6033
APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za, or via email to
ccssrecruitment@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.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 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.