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POST 11/43 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LINDELA HOLDING FACILITY

๐Ÿข DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS ๐Ÿ“ Head Office: Tshwane โณ Closes: 17 Apr 2026 ๐Ÿงพ Post: 11/43 # Ref: HRMC 11/26/3 (This is a re-advertisement, Candidates who have previously applied, and are still interested, are kindly requested to re-apply). Branch: Immigration Services,

Key details

Salary
R1 059 105 - โ€ข per annum
Centre
Head Office: Tshwane
Reference
HRMC 11/26/3 (This is a re-advertisement, Candidates who have previously applied, and are still interested, are kindly requested to re-apply). Branch: Immigration Services,
Closing date
17 Apr 2026

Job Highlight

Overview
Lead and manage deportation operations and the Lindela Holding Facility to ensure humane accommodation and compliance with immigration policies.

Requirements

Competencies

Leadership skills.

Ability to prepare reports and conduct presentations.

Financial Management.

Customer focus.

Knowledge management.

Program and project management.

Change management.

Influencing and Networking.

Problem Solving.

Proven verbal and written communication skills.

Presentation Skills.

Sound Analytical Skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to effectively develop unit work program.

Ability to produce high quality work under pressure.


Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Manage effective deportation operations in the department.

Coordinate the transfer of illegal foreigners to Lindela Holding Facility.

Ensure adherence to policy and legislation regarding immigration matters.

Ensure documentation management of the department and tracking the arrival of deported illegal foreigners.

Ensure effective screening and fingerprinting of illegal foreigners at the holding facility.

Coordinate information and monitor statistics with regards to illegal foreigners held at Lindela Holding Facility.

Manage the Lindela Holding Facility operations.

Oversee the provision of humane accommodation by providing adequate space and catering services.

Manage the implementation of hygiene and ensure that illegal foreigners keep his or her person, clothing, bedding and cell clean and tidy at the holding facility.

Oversee the provision of humane accommodation by providing adequate 42 space and catering services.

Manage the implementation of hygiene and ensure that illegal foreigners keep his or her person, clothing, bedding and cell clean and tidy at the holding facility.

Implement security measures to ensure a secure and humane environment for the illegal foreigners at the holding facility.

Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and prescripts.

Determine appropriate resources to achieve objectives.

Monitor progress on execution of operational plans.

Ensure compliance with all audit requirements, quickly and risk management frameworks, standards and procedures.

Monitor and ensure compliance with legislation, regulations and DHA policies and procedures.

Plan the production of annual reports in line with corporate strategy.

Ensure compliance to stakeholders within and external to the organization to ensure accurate implementation.

Implement compliance with all duties of the unit in line with the applicable legislative framework.

Establish and implement a quality control, norms and standards framework.

Participate in the development of Standard Operating Procedure in the unit.

Interpret and implement Department circulars, policy and other communications that impact on the operation of the s unit.

Implement compliance in line with all relevant Framework.

Monitor and report on the utilization of equipment.

Co-ordinate memorandum of understanding, service level agreements and expenditure review.

Ensure capacity and development of staff.

Enhance and maintain employee motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management.

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