DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS
CLOSING DATE : 06 January 2025
POST 45/42 : REFUGEE STATUS DETERMINATION OFFICER (5 POSITIONS)
SALARY : R376 413 - R443 403 per annum (Level 8) (A basic salary package)
Eastern Cape: Refugee Reception Centre – Gqeberha Ref No: HRMC46/24/8a (1 Post)
Gauteng: Refugee Reception Centre –Tshwane Ref No: HRMC 46/24/8b (2Posts)
KwaZulu-Natal: Refugee Reception Centre – Durban Ref No: HRMC 46/24/8c (1 Post)
Western Cape: Refugee Reception Centre – Cape Town Ref No: HRMC46/24/8d (1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : A qualification in Law, International Relations, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Public Management, Operations Management, Administrative Management, Business Administration, Business Management, and Economics at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA. 2 Years’ experience in law, analysis or interpretation of information. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Knowledge of all relevant public service and Departmental Legislative Frameworks, including the Refugee Act and Immigration Act. Willingness to work extended hours. Required skills and competencies: Client orientation and customer focus. Excellent interpersonal skills. Problem solving and conflict management. Analytical skills. Planning, organising and time management. Good written and verbal communication skills. Report writing. Computer literacy. Patriotism, Honesty and integrity.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Adjudicate asylum seeker applications and confirm or reject refugee status, in accordance with the amended Refugee Act, 1998 (Act No: 130 of 1998) and its Regulations. Administrate and assist applicants in completing the DHA-1590 Section B. Conduct interviews with applicants by making an enquiry through the interview to confirm the true identity and origin of the applicant as well as the bona fide of the applicant. Refer applicant to United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) or the Department of Social Development on placement of applicant. Issue and extend of first permit and first extension of Section 22 permit. Conduct an assessment prior to issuance of Section 22 Visa to be able to endorse. Administrate and adjudicate asylum applications. Ensure that all necessary documentation or evidence is submitted, and verify the validity and authenticity of all original documents. Make a decision to approve or reject the application. De-link dependants from the principal applicant when they reach age of maturity. Ensure effective and efficient management of resources within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on compliance with all regulatory requirements.
ENQUIRIES : Head Office: Ms A Ngcobo, Tel No: (012) 406 4356
NOTE : Applications must be submitted online at https://eRecruitment.dha.gov.za or send to the correct email address specified at the bottom of the posts, on or before the closing date, accompanied by a fully completed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021), obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za and a comprehensive CV, (citing the start and end date (dd/mm/yy), job title, duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent as possible)); as well as a copy of the applicant’s valid driver’s licence and PDP (if specified as a job requirement). Shortlisted candidates are required to submit a copy of their ID document, relevant educational qualifications / RPL certificates / Academic Transcripts of completed qualifications, and details of current earnings (latest salary advice). Furthermore, applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), will be required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), by a specified date, and will be subjected to an interview, various relevant tests and assessment, and employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, employment references including verification of exit reasons, and conducting business with State). In the filling of entry-level positions, preference may be given to locally based candidates on grounds of affordability, as well as this Department’s Interns and Learners who have successfully completed their respective skills development programmes and satisfy the inherent requirements of the post. Once appointed, serving of a prescribed probation period, and obtaining of a security clearance appropriate to the post, will be required. Correspondence between the Department and candidates will be limited to shortlisted candidates, ONLY.
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