ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PHOTO CAPTURING

Department of Home Affairs

Directorate: Fingerprint Verification

Reference number: HRMC 54/26/3
Salary: R605 742 - R713 535 per annum (Level 10), (a basic salary)
Centre: Head Office: Tshwane
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Circular: No 26 of 2026

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Requirements

An undergraduate qualification in Operations Management, Public Management, Administration, Business Management, Administration or Social Science within these specified of study at an NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA. 3 years’ supervisory experience. Experience in Civic and Immigration Services. Experience in coordination of information gathering citizenship processes. Knowledge of Workflow planning and capacity planning. Knowledge of all Civic Services Regulations. Basic knowledge of the Immigration Act and Refugee Act. Extensive knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury regulations. Knowledge of the South African Constitution. Understanding of departmental legislation and Human Resources legislation and prescripts. Knowledge of the South African Constitution Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations Act. Willingness to work extended hours. Required skills and competencies: Capability and Leadership. People management and empowerment. Expenditure Management. Project Management. Time Management. Accountability. Business Continuity. Decision Making. Business Analysis. Strong Communication. Interpersonal Skills. Conceptual Thinking Ability. Strong Analytical Skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Research skills. Strong problem solving. Proficiency in business process modelling. Presentation skills. Problem solving and analysis. Business report writing. Influencing and networking. Planning and organizing. Interpersonal skills. Technical Skills: Commercial Skills. Negotiation Skills. Document management skills. Computer and digital literacy skills. Decision Making skills. Patriotic, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Manage daily operation of the photo capturing Unit. Coordinate the fingerprint capturing and processing of applications. Conduct on incoming and finalised work of senior fingerprint officers and fingerprint officers. Manage the processing of photographs, fingerprints and special functions in accordance with DHA guidelines and requirements. Manage effective activities within Preparations, HANIS and Special Tasks Sections. Monitor daily performance and take corrective action or escalate in accordance with DHA guidelines. Prepare monthly reports on the status and progress of various projects within the Section. Testify in a court of law on special cases regarding fingerprint and identification matters. Ensure that adequate training is provided to all fingerprint personnel. Ensure that all exceptional cases are investigated and resolved timeously. Commission the prepared Section 212 declarations for court cases. Participate in the process of developing training manuals for the fingerprint occupational class. Conduct feasibility study on best practices on improvement of services with regard to fingerprint related activities. Build and maintain relationship with various stakeholders (Internal and External). Participate in the formulation of policies concerning the pre-processing of Identity Documents. Implement effective risk and compliance in line with the relevant practices. 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 civicsrecruitment@dha.gov.za

Enquiries

Head Office: Ms R Masemola Tel No: (012) 406 4156

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 26 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 24 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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