Local Office Manager (X3 Posts) Salary : R1 101 468 - R1 297 476 Per Annum (Level 12) Centre : George: Western Cape

Requirements

An undergraduate qualification in Public Management, Public Administration, Operations, Business Management, Management, Administration, Law or Social Science within these specified fields of study at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA. 3 Years’ experience at a Junior Management / Assistant Director level in Operations in a client or customer services environment. Experience in Civic or Immigration Operations will be an added advantage. Knowledge of South African Constitution. 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 use of online systems. Knowledge of National Treasury Regulations and Public Finance Management Act. Knowledge of Human Resources Regulatory Framework and Occupational Health and Safety Act. Knowledge of South African Constitution. Knowledge of workflow and capacity planning. Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles. Knowledge of Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS), Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA) and Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA). A valid drivers’ license. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. Required skills and competencies: Strong Management and Leadership capability. Service delivery innovation, client orientation 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. Support digital transformation. Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as report writing and presentation skills. Problem-solving and analysis. Policy interpretation. Risk Management. Influencing, networking, conflict management and negotiation skills. Knowledge and Information management. Decision making and initiating action. Planning, organising and time management. Computer literacy. Patriotism, Honesty and Integrity.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Manage the overall operations and performance of the Office against agreed service delivery standards. Provide advice and guidance on operations of the Department at a Local Office level. Manage the provision of safe and secure enabling documents as it relates to citizenship, births, marriages, death, travel documents and passports. Ensure delivery against the mandates derived from the Government’s Programme of Action (POA). Ensure effective management and oversight of the Local Office’s Immigration Inspectorate activities. Foster effective partnerships with all stakeholders and represent the Office at various forums. Ensure the effective implementation of strategic objectives and innovation (digital transformation and case management solutions) in the Local Office. Coordinate and monitor delivery of the Local Office’s operational plan against agreed timeframes and objectives. Implement governance processes, frameworks, policies, procedures and manage risks. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Local Office. Coach and guide staff on compliance with all regulatory requirements.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Western Cape: Mr M Pienaar Tel No: (021) 488 1409 Mpumalanga: Ms N Dlangisa Tel No: (013) 752 2504