ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: APPEALS

Reference: HRMC 38/26/4. Salary: R605 742 - R713 535 per annum (Level 10). Requirements: An undergraduate qualification in Law, Public Management, Public Administration, Policing, Criminology, Forensics or Criminal Justice at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA. 3 Years’ experience in Law, Analysis and Interpretation of Information. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Knowledge of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No.13 of 2002) and Immigration Regulations. Knowledge of Refugees Act and Refugee Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of all relevant public service and Departmental Legislative Frameworks, as well as Government Structures. Excellent abilities and experience in project management, project optimization, and the use of online systems. A valid drivers’ license. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. Required skills and competencies: Management and Leadership. Service delivery innovation, and customer focus. People management and empowerment. Financial Management. Program and project management. Change management. Ability to instill appropriate processes and systems, as well as enabling technology, to support the Department in efficiently and effectively managing the required work. Attention to detail. Good verbal and written communication, as well as report writing and presentation skills. Conducting investigations, stakeholder verifications, problem-solving and analysis. Policy interpretation and implementation. Influencing, conflict management, negotiation skills and diplomacy. Knowledge and Information management. Decision making and initiating action. Stress management / 88 ability to work under pressure. Planning, organising and time management. Coaching and facilitating. Computer literacy. Patriotic, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability. Duties: The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following Government vacancy from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026.