ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: AMENDMENTS AND RECTIFICATION 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: Tshwane, Directorate: Amendments and Rectification | closing date: 21 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R605 742 – R713 535 per annum (A Basic Salary) (Level 10).
Centre
Head Office: Tshwane, Directorate: Amendments and Rectification
Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification in Operations Management, Public Management, Administration or Business Management, at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA.
- Three (3) Years’ experience as a Supervisor in operations in a client or customer services environment is required.
- Knowledge of the South African Citizenship Act, 1995.
- Extensive knowledge of the South African Passport and Travel Documents Acts, 1994.
- Understanding of the Immigration Act and Refugee Act.
- Knowledge of migration patterns and population movement within South Africa.
- Understanding of the departmental legislation and Human Resources prescripts, LRA, BCEA.
- Knowledge of the South African Constitution and Public Service Regulations Act.
- Comprehensive understanding of Legislation, Policies and Prescripts governing Public Administration.
- Knowledge of Policy Development and Government Protocol.
- A valid drivers’ license is an added advantage.
- Willingness to travel and work extended hours.
- Required skills and competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership Execution.
- Strategic Planning and Strategic Management.
- Service Delivery Innovation.
- Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
- People Management and Empowerment.
- Financial Management.
- Honesty and Integrity.
- Programme and Project Management.
- Change Management.
- Communication.
- Knowledge Management.
- Problem Solving and Analysis.
- Business Report Writing.
- Influencing and Networking.
- Planning and Organising.
- Accountability.
- Data Analysis.
- Policy Analysis and Interpretation.
- Process Analysis and Improvement.
- Corruption Measures and Principles.
- Presentation skills.
- Interpersonal skill.
- Communication skill.
- Planning and Organising skill.
- Computer literacy skill.
- Decision making skill.
- Patriotic, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.
Duties
- The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Facilitate and oversee the processing of applications for the amendment and rectification of personal particulars recorded on the NPR.
- Ensure all amendment and rectification processes comply with legislative prescripts, regulations, and DHA policies.
- Implement and monitor quality assurance and verification controls to prevent errors, duplications, and irregular amendments.
- Coordinate service delivery between front-office and back-office environments to ensure timely and accurate finalisation of cases.
- Manage and resolve complex, sensitive, or escalated amendment and rectification cases.
- Oversee the utilisation of automated systems and digital platforms to support data integrity and efficient processing.
- Maintain accurate records, dashboards, and performance reports on amendment and rectification transactions.
- Escalate all irregularities and suspected fraudulent activities to management or Counter Corruption and Security in accordance with prescribed procedures.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Intergovernmental Coordination.
- Policy Development, Governance, and Operational Oversight.
- Risk Management, Compliance, and Quality Assurance.
- 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 : R605 742 – R713 535 per annum (A Basic Salary) (Level 10).
CENTRE : Head Office: Tshwane, Directorate: Amendments and Rectification
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Operations Management, Public
Management, Administration or Business Management, at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA. Three (3) Years’ experience as a Supervisor in
operations in a client or customer services environment is required.
Knowledge of the South African Citizenship Act, 1995. Extensive knowledge of the South African Passport and Travel Documents Acts, 1994. Understanding
of the Immigration Act and Refugee Act. Knowledge of migration patterns and population movement within South Africa. Understanding of the departmental
legislation and Human Resources prescripts, LRA, BCEA. Knowledge of the
South African Constitution and Public Service Regulations Act. Comprehensive understanding of Legislation, Policies and Prescripts governing Public
Administration. Knowledge of Policy Development and Government Protocol.
A valid drivers’ license is an added advantage. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. Required skills and competencies: Strategic Capability and
Leadership Execution. Strategic Planning and Strategic Management. Service
Delivery Innovation. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. People
Management and Empowerment. Financial Management. Honesty and
Integrity. Programme and Project Management. Change Management.
Communication. Knowledge Management. Problem Solving and Analysis.
Business Report Writing. Influencing and Networking. Planning and
Organising. Accountability. Data Analysis. Policy Analysis and Interpretation.
Process Analysis and Improvement. Corruption Measures and Principles.
Presentation skills. Interpersonal skill. Communication skill. Planning and
Organising skill. Computer literacy skill. Decision making skill. Patriotic,
Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Facilitate and oversee the processing of applications for the
amendment and rectification of personal particulars recorded on the NPR.
Ensure all amendment and rectification processes comply with legislative prescripts, regulations, and DHA policies. Implement and monitor quality
assurance and verification controls to prevent errors, duplications, and irregular amendments. Coordinate service delivery between front-office and back-office
environments to ensure timely and accurate finalisation of cases. Manage and resolve complex, sensitive, or escalated amendment and rectification cases.
Oversee the utilisation of automated systems and digital platforms to support data integrity and efficient processing. Maintain accurate records, dashboards,
and performance reports on amendment and rectification transactions.
Escalate all irregularities and suspected fraudulent activities to management or Counter Corruption and Security in accordance with prescribed procedures.
Stakeholder Engagement and Intergovernmental Coordination. Policy
Development, Governance, and Operational Oversight. Risk Management,
Compliance, and Quality Assurance. 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.