Adjudicator

Overview

Adjudicator at Department of Home Affairs to process visa and permit applications within set timeframes.

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification in Law, Public Management, Public Administration, Policing, Criminology, Forensics or Criminal Justice at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA. 2 years experience in Law, Analysis, Interpretation of Information environment.
• Sound knowledge of the Immigration Act No.13 of 2002 and the Immigration Regulations.
• Knowledge of the Refugees Act and Refugee Regulations.
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
• Understanding of DHA legislations and prescripts including other related legislations.
• Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, in particular the right of the vulnerable groups.
• A valid drivers’ license.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours.
• Required skills and competencies: Report writing skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Communication skill.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Attention to details.
• Policy Interpretation and Implementation.
• Planning and Organising skill.
• Computer literacy and ability to operate systems.
• Patriotic, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.

Duties

• The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Administer and process Visa and Permit applications within the set turn-around times.
• Ensure optimal performance on the adjudication process and systems.
• Attend to applications flagged by the system for further investigation.
• Receive and assess applications in line with legislation and verify applicant's status on internal and external systems such as MCS, NPR, VAS, SQL, Track and Trace and other departmental risk engines and systems.
• Scrutinise supporting documents and refer suspicious documents to issuing authorities for verification.
• Conclude on the application, by approving, rejecting or recommending where applicable.
• Recommend individual terms and conditions on approved or rejected applications.
• Provide statistical information on work in progress and finalised outcomes.
• Safeguard face value documents and stamps and any other material allocated.
• 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.
• Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit.

How to apply

Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or imsrecruitment@dha.gov.za

Enquiries: Head Office: Ms S Maswanganyi Tel No: (012) 406 4236

Notes

accompanied by a fully completed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021), obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za, citing the correct post number and job title, 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), regardless of online or manual submission. Where a valid Driver's License and a Professional Driving Permit (PDP) is a requirement, this must be indicated on the CV. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to submit a copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirement), relevant educational qualifications / RPL certificates / Academic Transcripts of completed qualifications, and Acting letters as directed. Furthermore, applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), are required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); will be subjected to an interview, various relevant tests and assessments, and employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, and employment references including verification of exit reasons, and conducting business with State). 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. The DHA complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Applicants’ personal information will be used for recruitment purposes, retained where required for audit, and safeguarded against unauthorised disclosure, except where legally required. Submission of an application constitutes consent to such processing. OTHER POSTS