Refugee Status Determination Officer at The Department of Home Affairs

What we do

The Department of Home Affairs offers a multitude of services to the citizens of South Africa, as well as foreigners who wish to visit, work or stay in South Africa. The Departments core functions are:

Civic Service:

•  Maintaining the National Population Register (NPR)
• Managing the birth, mar...
  

   

  Refugee Status Determination Officer - 5 positions

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors , Higher National Certificate , Matric
  • Experience 2 years
  • Location Eastern Cape , Gauteng , KwaZulu-Natal , Western Cape
  • Job Field Legal and Regulatory 
  • 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

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  Interested and qualified? Go to The Department of Home Affairs on erecruitment.dha.gov.za to apply

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