Refugee Status Determination Officer,

Overview

Refugee Status Determination Officer at Department of Home Affairs, conducting interviews and processing applications.

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification in Law, International Relations, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Public Management, Human Resources.
• Operations, Administrative Management, Business Administration, Business Management, Public Management and Administration, Public Management and Economics, Management or Administration at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA is required. 2 years’ experience in law, analysis or interpretation of information environment is required.
• Basic understanding of the Refugees Act.
• Basic understanding of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, in particular the right of the vulnerable group.
• Basic understanding the Immigration Act.
• Basic understanding Public Service Regulatory Framework.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours.
• Required skills and competencies: Liaison and interpersonal skills.
• Problem Solving Skills.
• Customer orientation.
• Planning and Organising.
• Strong Analytical Skills.
• Report writing. Diplomacy.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Computer literacy skill.
• Patriotic, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.

Duties

• The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Administer and assist the applicant in completing the DHA-1590 section B.
• Ensure that all personal data is completed as per condition on the Visa.
• Conduct the interview with the applicant 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 applicants to United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) or Department of Social Development on placement of applicant.
• Issue and extend of first permit and first extension of Section 22 permit.
• Administer and adjudicate asylum application.
• De-link dependants from the principal applicant when they reach age of majority.
• 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

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 B Kabinde Tel No: (012) 406 4239

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