Circular 33 of 2026 · Post 33/56
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: APPEALS
Department of Home Affairs (DHA)
- LevelLevel 12
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Job details
- Circular
- 33 of 2026
- Page No.
- 1–2
- Circular Post
- 33/56
- Department
- Department of Home Affairs (DHA)
- Closing date
- 28 September 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 28 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R1 101 468 – R1 297 476 per annum (Level 12), (an all-inclusive salary package)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Head Office: Tshwane
- Salary information
- R1 101 468 – R1 297 476 per annum (Level 12), (an all-inclusive salary package)
Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification in Law, Public Management, Public, Administration, Policing, Criminology, Forensics, Criminal Justice at NQF level 6 equivalent as recognized by SAQA.
- 3 years’ experience at Junior Management/ Assistant Director Level in Law, analysis and interpretation of immigration information is required.
- Knowledge of the Constitution of South Africa.
- Knowledge and u021nderstanding of the Immigration Act and its regulations.
- Knowledge of Refugee Act.
- Knowledge of other Department’s policies, prescripts and practices.
- Understanding of International Conventions and protocols.
- Knowledge and understanding of Civil Aviation Organization.
- Broad knowledge and understanding of PFMA and Treasury regulations.
- Understanding of Public Service Act.
- Understanding of another relevant legislative framework.
- Knowledge and understanding of all departmental legislations and prescripts.
- Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Prescripts and Legislations.
- Willingness to travel and work extended hours.
- Required skills and competencies: People Management and Empowerment.
- Service Delivery Innovation.
- Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
- Manpower forecasting and planning.
- Financial Management.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Project Management.
- Communication.
- Decision Making.
- Influencing and Networking.
- Problem Solving and Conflict management.
- Business report Writing.
- Research Methodology.
- Presentation Skills.
- Planning and Organising.
- Strong Analytical Skills.
- Computer Literacy.
- Facilitation Skills.
- Negotiation Skills.
- Interpersonal Relations.
Duties
- The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Manage the processing Permanent Residence Permit appeals.
- Ensure the effective management and handling of Permanent Residence Permit (PRP) appeals.
- Manage the review initial decisions, supporting documents, and relevant casefiles.
- Ensure and verify the completeness, accuracy, and legality of submitted. appeals applications.
- Manage and ensure that detailed assessments are conducted to determine whether a decision should be upheld, modified.
- Monitor deadlines and ensure decisions are issued within prescribed timelines.
- Establish and maintain good working relationship with all the relevant stakeholders regarding PRP appeals process.
- Implement effective risk and compliance on the processing PRP appeals in line with the relevant legislative prescripts.
- 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 B Kabinde Tel No: (012) 406 4239
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or imsrecruitment@dha.gov.za
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
SALARY : R1 101 468 – R1 297 476 per annum (Level 12), (an all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Head Office: Tshwane
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Law, Public Management, Public,
Administration, Policing, Criminology, Forensics, Criminal Justice at NQF level
6 equivalent as recognized by SAQA. 3 years’ experience at Junior
Management/ Assistant Director Level in Law, analysis and interpretation of immigration information is required. Knowledge of the Constitution of South
Africa. Knowledge and u021nderstanding of the Immigration Act and its regulations. Knowledge of Refugee Act. Knowledge of other Department’s
policies, prescripts and practices. Understanding of International Conventions and protocols. Knowledge and understanding of Civil Aviation Organization.
Broad knowledge and understanding of PFMA and Treasury regulations.
Understanding of Public Service Act. Understanding of another relevant legislative framework. Knowledge and understanding of all departmental
legislations and prescripts. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service
Prescripts and Legislations. Willingness to travel and work extended hours.
Required skills and competencies: People Management and Empowerment.
Service Delivery Innovation. Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
Manpower forecasting and planning. Financial Management. Honesty and integrity. Project Management. Communication. Decision Making. Influencing
and Networking. Problem Solving and Conflict management. Business report
Writing. Research Methodology. Presentation Skills. Planning and Organising.
Strong Analytical Skills. Computer Literacy. Facilitation Skills. Negotiation
Skills. Interpersonal Relations.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Manage the processing Permanent Residence Permit appeals.
Ensure the effective management and handling of Permanent Residence
Permit (PRP) appeals. Manage the review initial decisions, supporting documents, and relevant casefiles. Ensure and verify the completeness,
accuracy, and legality of submitted. appeals applications. Manage and ensure that detailed assessments are conducted to determine whether a decision
should be upheld, modified. Monitor deadlines and ensure decisions are issued within prescribed timelines. Establish and maintain good working relationship
with all the relevant stakeholders regarding PRP appeals process. Implement effective risk and compliance on the processing PRP appeals in line with the
relevant legislative prescripts. 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 B Kabinde Tel No: (012) 406 4239
APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or
imsrecruitment@dha.gov.za