Local Office Manager (X16 Posts)

Department of Home Affairs (DHA)
Closing Date: 28 February 2026
Salary: R182 444 – R686 091 per annum (Level 10)

The Department of Home Affairs is inviting applications for 16 Local Office Manager positions across various provinces in South Africa. If you have supervisory experience in operations and strong leadership skills, this opportunity is for you.

Available Locations

• Eastern Cape: Aliwal North, Grahamstown, Lady Frere, Mount Ayliff
• Gauteng: Alberton, Randburg
• KwaZulu-Natal: Kwadukuza, Prospecton, Scottsburgh
• Limpopo: Mutale
• Mpumalanga: Mhala
• North West: Zeerust, Mafikeng, Taung
• Western Cape: Bellville, Wynberg

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) in:
  • Public Management
  • Public Administration
  • Operations Management
  • Business Management
  • Administration
  • Law
  • Social Science (related fields)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Supervisor in operations within a customer or client service environment.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours.

✔ Experience in Civic or Immigration Operations will be an added advantage.

Knowledge & Competencies Required

• Knowledge of the South African Constitution
• Understanding of Public Service legislation
• PFMA & Treasury Regulations knowledge
• Human Resource regulatory framework
• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Batho Pele Principles
• PAJA, PAIA, and MISS
• Project & Financial Management
• Risk Management
• Change Management
• Strong leadership & people management skills
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Computer literacy

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidates will:

• Manage overall operations of the Local Office
• Oversee service delivery standards
• Manage citizenship, birth, marriage, death, passport and travel document services
• Ensure immigration inspectorate oversight
• Implement digital transformation initiatives
• Manage staff, finances and office resources
• Ensure compliance with government policies
• Coordinate operational plans and risk management
• Represent the Department at stakeholder forums

Important Information

• Applications must be submitted online via:
  https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za
• Applicants must complete the New Z83 Form (effective 1 January 2021) available at www.dpsa.gov.za
• Attach a comprehensive CV including:
  • Job title
  • Duties performed
  • Exit reason
  • At least two contactable references

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit:

• ID copy
• Driver’s license (if required)
• Qualifications & transcripts
• SAQA evaluation (for foreign qualifications)

Successful candidates will undergo:

• Criminal and credit checks
• Qualification verification
• Employment reference checks
• Security clearance

Enquiries

• Eastern Cape: (043) 604 6417
• Gauteng: (011) 242 9039
• KwaZulu-Natal: (033) 845 5003
• Limpopo: (015) 287 2802
• Mpumalanga: (013) 752 2504
• North West: (018) 397 9908
• Western Cape: (021) 488 1409

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Department of Home Affairs in a senior management role, contribute to public service delivery, and support digital transformation within government operations.

Apply before 28 February 2026