The Department of Home Affairs invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Permanent Refugee Status Determination Officer Vacancies (X5 Posts). The closing date for applications is the 6th January 2024
POSTS: REFUGEE STATUS DETERMINATION OFFICERS X5
- Salary Level: A basic salary package of R376 413 to R443 403 per annum (Level 8)
Centres:
- Eastern Cape: Refugee Reception Centre – Gqeberha Ref No: HRMC 46/24/8a (1 Post)
- Gauteng: Refugee Reception Centre –Tshwane Ref No: HRMC 46/24/8b (2 Posts)
- KwaZulu-Natal: Refugee Reception Centre – Durban Ref No: HRMC 46/24/8c (1 Post)
- Western Cape: Refugee Reception Centre – Cape Town Ref No: HRMC 46/24/8d (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
APPLICATIONS:
Applications must be submitted using the New Z83 application form obtainable here
All fields in the New Z83 form, must be completed and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and the Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification.
Applications should be submitted online at https://eRecruitment.dha.gov.za
DOWNLOAD THE HOME AFFAIRS HRMC NO. 46 OF 2024 VACANCIES ADVERT HERE
DOWNLOAD THE NEW Z83 APPLICATION FORM HERE
Enquiries: Head Office: Ms A Ngcobo, Tel No: (012) 406 4356
CLOSING DATE: 06 JANUARY 2024
EDUPSTAIRS IS A REGISTERED NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION NPO No: 232 – 182, PUBLIC BENEFIT ORGANISATION (PBO): 930066984. EDUPSTAIRS DOES NOT, IN ANY WAY OR FORM, SOLICIT MONEY OR CV’S FROM PEOPLE FOR JOBS. PLEASE BE AWARE OF PHONY JOB POSTINGS AND RECRUITMENT FRAUD. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR SCAM/FRAUD ALERT PAGE HERE
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