REQUIREMENTS :<\/p>\n
\tA qualification in Law, Business Management, Public Management, Public\u00a0Administration, Operations Management, Public Policy or in a relevant field at NQF level 8 as recognized by SAQA. 8 Years\u2019 experience at a Senior Management Service level within a highly pressured, complex and litigious operational environment, preferably within immigration services, migration management, law enforcement, regulatory administration, or a related field.<\/p>\n
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following\u00a0key functions:<\/p>\n
\tProvide strategic and executive leadership to the Branch: Immigration Services, including the effective management of human, financial and physical resources, as well as governance, risk and compliance processes. Provide strategic leadership and guidance on immigration management matters, including the implementation of immigration legislation, operational modernisation, regulatory compliance and service delivery improvement initiatives.
\n\tLead the implementation of strategic objectives and innovation initiatives within the Branch, including legislative reforms, digital transformation, process optimisation and organisational culture transformation to enhance operational efficiency and client service delivery. Drive the Branch\u2019s Digital Transformation Programme through the implementation of secure, modern and future-ready immigration systems and platforms, including the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), integrated biometric solutions and digital immigration registration platforms that promote digital inclusion and equitable access to services. Provide strategic leadership on permitting services and the administration of immigration functions in accordance with the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002), including asylum seeker management and related immigration services. Provide strategic direction on immigration port control policy, immigration operations and regulatory enforcement capabilities.
\n\tLead inspectorate and immigration enforcement services, including the identification and implementation of measures to detect, prevent and address illegal immigration and ensure compliance with immigration legislation. Facilitate strategic stakeholder engagement and partnerships with government institutions, law enforcement agencies, international organisations and other key stakeholders, including representing the Department at national, regional and international forums. Oversee the development, review and implementation of immigration policies, frameworks, systems and codes of practice aligned to legislative prescripts, governance standards and organisational priorities.
\n\tEnsure the effective delivery of immigration services in accordance with applicable service standards and organisational commitments, including the achievement of Branch performance targets, strengthening governance and internal control systems, and supporting clean audit outcomes. Lead the institutionalisation of digital innovation, ethical governance, organisational values and people-centred service delivery practices across the Branch.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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