REFUGEE STATUS DETERMINATION OFFICER (6 POSITIONS) AT THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Refugee Status Determination Officer at the Department of Home Affairs

DEADLINE: 17 March 2023

POST NO: REFUGEE STATUS DETERMINATION OFFICER, (6 POSITIONS) (Re-advertisement)

• SALARY LEVEL: A basic salary of R331 188 to R390 129 per annum (Level 8). In addition, a range of benefits are offered.

CENTRE: Eastern Cape: Refugee Reception Centre – Gqeberha (5 Posts) REF NO: HRMC 13/23/3a
CENTRE: KwaZulu-Natal: Refugee Reception Centre – Durban (1 Post) REF NO: HRMC 13/23/3b

REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate qualification in Political Sciences / International Relations / Law at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA • 2 years’ experience in a related environment • Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa • Knowledge and the ability to interpret and apply procedures and directives • Knowledge of the Immigration Act (No. 13 of 2002) as amended, Refugee Act (No.130 of 1998) as well as the Regulations to the South African Refugee Act, 2000 • Knowledge of all Departmental policies and prescripts • Understanding of Intervention and convention Protocols relating to Refugee • Written and verbal communication skills • Computer literacy • Analytical thinking, problem solving and customer focus • Ability to act with tact and discretion • Good grooming and presentation skills • Time management and telephone etiquette.

DUTIES:

The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks:• Prepare and conduct adjudication • Arrange for the service of an interpreter if required • 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 • Issue and extend Section 22 permit • Conduct an assessment prior to issuance of Section 22 visa to be able to endorse • Adjudicate asylum application • Issue refugee status / rejection letter • Liaise with RSD Manager on incomplete applications as well as referrals to Standing Committee on Refugee Affairs and Refugee Appeal Authority for Manifestly Unfound cases • Determine the authencity of documents to be submitted by applicant • Interpret and apply appropriate policy regulations and precedent decisions to make eligibility or public safety and those ineligible for benefits due to criminal activity • Record daily statistics on refugee matters • Provide evidence as well as testifying on behalf of the state • Mange physical resources.
ENQUIRIES: Eastern Cape: Mr S Ngxitho, Tel No: (041) 404 5525, KwaZulu-Natal: Ms N Balgobind, Tel No: (031) 362 1201

HOW TO APPLY

Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your comprehensive CV, citing the start and end date (dd/mm/yr) of each employment period to be considered, together with an Application for Employment Form (New Z.83), obtainable from any Public Service department or at www.gov.za, by the closing date to: Head Office: Postal Address: Private Bag X114, Pretoria, 0001 Physical Address: 230 Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) street, Cnr Thabo Sehume (Andries)
street, Pretoria, 0001

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