The Department of Home Affairs is looking to hire twenty (20) Immigration Officers- This is a re-advertisement

The Department of Home Affairs is looking to hire twenty (20) Immigration Officers- This is a re-advertisement

DEADLINE: 28 February 2025

REQUIREMENTS: 

• A qualification in Law, Public Management, Public Administration, Policing, Criminology, Forensics, Criminal Justice at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA.
• Basic understanding of Refugee Act and Immigration Act.
• Knowledge of all relevant public service and Departmental Legislative Frameworks.
• A valid driver’s license (Code C1) or C (Code 10).
• Valid Public Driver Permit (PDP).
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours.

Required skills and competencies:

• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Problem solving and conflict management.
• Planning and organising.
• Telephone etiquette.
• Analytical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Diplomacy.
• Computer literacy.
• Patriotism, Honesty and Integrity.

DUTIES

The successful candidates will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks:

• Implement Immigration Services, processes and compliance in line with the Immigration Act No13 of 2002 as amended, and other Departmental Legislation.
• Effective enforcement of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002 as amended and.
• Detect, trace, detain and prosecute illegal foreigners within the Country.
• Provide support on law enforcement investigations and anti-corruption cases.
• Conduct investigations on any transgressions of the Immigration Act, 2002 and the Refugee Act, 1998.
• Monitor the influx of foreigners residing in the Country with no legal documentation.
• Conduct deportation processes and keep records of foreigners (legal and illegal) in the Country.
• Safe keep, maintain and manage state property and assets.
• Implement policies and procedures.
• Ensure effective and efficient management of resources within the Unit.

Also Check: The Young Creatives Programme National Youth Service Programme- Available for all South African Provinces