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POST 11/52 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SECURITY SYSTEMS,

🏒 DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS πŸ“ Head Office: Tshwane ⏳ Closes: 17 Apr 2026 🧾 Post: 11/52 # Ref: HRMC 11/26/12 (This is a re-advertisement, Candidates who have previously applied, and are still interested, are kindly requested to re-apply). Branch: Counter Corruption and Security Services 50

Key details

Salary
R896 436 - β€’ per annum β€’ package
Centre
Head Office: Tshwane
Reference
HRMC 11/26/12 (This is a re-advertisement, Candidates who have previously applied, and are still interested, are kindly requested to re-apply). Branch: Counter Corruption and Security Services 50
Closing date
17 Apr 2026
Apply email
ccssrecruitment@dha.gov.za

Job Highlight

Overview
Join the Department of Home Affairs to lead and manage electronic security systems, ensuring the protection of IT equipment and supporting digital transformation.

Requirements

Competencies

Strategic capability and leadership.

People Management and empowerment.

Service delivery innovation.

Client orientation and customer focus.

Financial Management.

Program and project management.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Sound decision-making and change management skills.

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.

Computer literacy.

Patriotic, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.

Required skills and

COMPETENCIES: Problem solving and analysis.

Report writing and presentation skills.

Negotiation skills.

Information Infrastructure Architecture.

Data management systems.

Data streamlining and management.

Data systems evaluation.

Data design and analysis.


Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Identify most suitable security system technology in support of the security objectives.

Ensure that servers and IT related equipment and hardware as tools of trade within the Department, are properly protected.

Ensure the introduction of Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS) in all DHA server rooms.

Effective management and maintenance of security technology and systems.

Provide advice and guidance on security technology and systems.

Ensure that part of the risk analysis in DHA, facilities include the server room areas.

Ensure biometric access in all DHA server rooms, cash offices, control rooms (where applicable) and high-risk areas such as face value storerooms.

Repair, prepare program and maintain security systems in the Department, e.g. CCTV.

Assemble electronic and security equipment devices which may include access control and Close Circuit Television (CCTV) for effective monitoring of threats and intrusions.

Facilitate stakeholder engagement and collaboration and represent the Directorate at various forums.

Ensure the effective implementation of operational objectives and innovations (digital transformation, records- and document management solutions, process improvements and information management and analysis), to enhance service delivery.

Implement governance processes, frameworks and procedures.

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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