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POST 11/48 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INVESTIGATIONS

🏒 DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS πŸ“ Head Office: Tshwane ⏳ Closes: 17 Apr 2026 🧾 Post: 11/48 # Ref: HRMC 11/26/8 Chief

Key details

Salary
R896 436 - β€’ per annum β€’ package
Centre
Head Office: Tshwane
Reference
HRMC 11/26/8 Chief
Closing date
17 Apr 2026
Apply email
ccssrecruitment@dha.gov.za

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Overview
Lead and coordinate investigation operations to ensure security standards and service delivery improvements within the Department of Home Affairs.

Requirements

Competencies

Strategic capability and leadership.

Service Delivery Innovation.

Client Orientation and Customer Focus.

People Management and Empowerment.

Financial management.

Knowledge management.

Honesty and Integrity.

Change management.

Programme and Project Management.

Decision Making.

Communication skill.

Knowledge management.

Business report writing.

Influencing and networking.

Problem Solving and Analysis.

Communication.

Negotiation skills Dealing with Pressures and Setbacks.

Presentation skills.

Planning and Organising skill.

Interpersonal skill.

Technical

Skills

SKILLS: Commercial Skills.

Document management skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Computer Literacy Skill.

Patriotism, Honesty and Integrity.


Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Coordinate investigations operation and implementation according to the required security standards.

Coordinate and implement of various investigations functions and services.

Coordinate information and monitor statistics with regards to investigations.

Coordinate and support all aspects of the investigation to practice and illegal practice complaints (and enquiries).

Undertake order risk assessments in individual cases and monitor the conditions of practice.

Coordinate and monitor investigations functions and proactively report and implement safety measures.

Review quality management reports and take corrective action where required.

Conduct investigations often oversee financial fraud investigations.

Coordinate and monitor quality and accuracy of output delivery by implementing periodic sampling and other tools.

Coordinate the development of a security investigations security strategy for the department.

Coordinate and implement the investigation processes of special cases.

Liaise with Office of the Auditor General, SAPS, NIA and SITA on finance investigations.

Coordinate and ensure service delivery improvements within unit.

Establish, maintain and ensure a good working relationship with the department and relevant stakeholders.

Ensure effective risk and compliance management within the external liaison unit.

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.


How to apply

Email: ccssrecruitment@dha.gov.za

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