This vacancy has closed. It closed on 6 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: APPEALS

Department of Health

Directorate: Appeals

Reference number: HRMC 38/26/4
Salary: R605 742 - R713 535 per annum (Level 10)
Centre: Head Office: Tshwane, Immigration Services
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 6 July 2026
Circular: No 21 of 2026

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 / 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 specific tasks: Contribute to the development and implementation of effective and efficient digital first visa and permit appeal application processes and procedures. Make recommendations to management on process and reporting improvements. Manage the processing of visa and permit appeal applications in line with relevant Legislation, Policy, approved Business Processes and Standard Operating Procedures. Ensure that quality assurance and data quality strategies are implemented in the processing of appeal applications. Quality assure and recommend appeal applications to the next level. Draft complex appeal reports in relation to visa and permit appeal applications received. Manage information, and collate and monitor statistics with regards to appeals. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding appeals-related matters. Represent the Directorate at various forums. Ensure the effective implementation of operational objectives and innovations (digital transformation, records and document management solutions, process improvements and information management and analysis), in order to enhance service delivery. Implement governance processes, frameworks and procedures. 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.

Where to send 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

Enquiries

Head Office: Mr W Mamphoke Tel No: (012) 406 4247

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 19 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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