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Immigration Officers are needed by Home Affairs nationwide!

VACANCIES - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CIRCULAR MINUTE NO 77 OF 2022

The Department of Home Affairs is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to

promote representivity (race, gender, disability) through the filling of these positions.

We are looking for committed, passionate and talented individuals to form part of a new leadership team, equipped

with the right skills to deliver a modern world-class service. If you are committed to delivering on the National

Development Plan’s (NDP’s) priorities, ascribe the Department’s shared value set, have what it takes to serve the

needs of South African citizens, residents and visitors, and your credentials meet the requirements of any of the

following positions, kindly respond before the closing date.



POST NO 4 : CONTROL IMMIGRATION OFFICER: PORT OF ENTRY, REF NO: HRMC 77/22/4

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

are offered.

CENTRE : Northern Cape: Port Control - Onseepkans

REQUIREMENTS : • An undergraduate qualification in Law / Public Administration / Management / Social Science

at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA • 2 years’ experience in a law enforcement

environment • Knowledge of the Constitution of South Africa • Knowledge of the Public

Service Regulatory Framework • Knowledge of the Refugees Act and Immigration Act •

Knowledge and understanding of Criminal Prosecution Act • Knowledge of International

treaties • Knowledge and understanding of all Acts Administered by the Department • Liaison

and interpersonal skills • Problem solving skills • Customer orientation, planning and

organising • Strong analytical skills • Computer literacy • Written and verbal communication •

Diplomacy • Honesty and integrity • A valid drivers’ licence and willingness to travel • Working

extended hours when required.

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

• Supervise the admission / departure to / from the Republic and ensure compliance with

Immigration Act on entry and departure • Ensure that all travellers who contravened the

validity of their permits are issued with prescribed administrative fines • Ensure effective

processing of prohibited persons on departure who are refused to leave the country •

Facilitate the prosecution of persons travelling with falsified South African documents • Report

on the training requirements of officials under supervision • Liaise with stakeholder at various

levels to ensure proper service delivery • Issue administrative fines in line with the Immigration

Act transgressions • Oversee maintenance of records and cases thereof • Ensure efficient and

effective utilisation of resources and effectively supervise the work daily tasks • Coach the

team (including new staff) to ensure the effective processing/administering of all functions •

Encourage and recognize customer focus, counter corruption and service delivery.

ENQUIRIES : Ms J Kabini, Tel No: (012) 406 4923



POST NO 5 : IMMIGRATION OFFICER: PORT OF ENTRY, (11 POSITIONS)

SALARY LEVEL : A basic salary of R218 064 to R256 860 per annum (Level 6). In addition, a range of benefits

are offered.

CENTRE : Eastern Cape: Port Control – Telebrug (1 Post)

REF NO : HRMC 77/22/5a

CENTRE : Free State: Port Control - Ficksburg (1 Post)

REF NO : HRMC 77/22/5b

CENTRE : KwaZulu-Natal: Port Control – Kosi Bay (1 Post)

REF NO : HRMC 77/22/5c

CENTRE : KwaZulu-Natal: Port Control – Golela (1 Post)

REF NO : HRMC 77/22/5d

CENTRE : KwaZulu-Natal: Port Control – Onverwacht (1 Post)

REF NO : HRMC 77/22/5e

CENTRE : Limpopo: Port Control – Beitbridge (1 Post)

REF NO : HRMC 77/22/5f

CENTRE : Mpumalanga: Port Control – Jofesdal (1 Post)

REF NO : HRMC 77/22/5g

CENTRE : Mpumalanga: Port Control – Oshoek (2 Post)

REF NO : HRMC 77/22/5h

CENTRE : Mpumalanga: Port Control – Waverly (1 Post)

REF NO : HRMC 77/22/5i

CENTRE : Western Cape: Port Control - Cape Town Harbour (1 Post)

REF NO : HRMC 77/22/5j

REQUIREMENTS : • DHA Qualification: Home Affairs Services (NQF level 5) and / or a National Diploma in Law / Public Management / Administration / Social Sciences at NQF level 6 all recognised by SAQA • Knowledge of South African Constitution • Knowledge of the Refugees Act and Immigration Act • Knowledge and understanding of Criminal Prosecution Act • Knowledge of International treaties • Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework • Knowledge and understanding of all Acts administered by the Department • Liaison and interpersonal skills • Problem solving skills • Customer orientation • Planning and Organising • Strong analytical skills • Computer literacy • Written and verbal communication • Diplomacy • Honesty and Integrity • A valid drivers’ licence, willingness to travel and working extended hours when required.

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

• Ensure that all travellers who seek admission / departure to / from the Republic comply with

Immigration Act on entry and departure • Conduct clearance of travellers on arrival and

departure • Conduct clearance and process signing of crew members in conveyance arrival

and departure • Deal with asylum seekers in terms of Refugees Act • Clear out conveyance

after arrival and before departure • Issue penalties to conveyances that contravene the

Immigration act. Ensure efficient and effective compliance with the relevant regulatory

framework • Ensure the refusal of entry or departure of all undesirable / prohibited persons or

criminals into or out of the country • Ensure effective processing of inadmissible or undesirable

persons on arrival who are refused to enter the country. Ensure effective processing of

prohibited persons on departure who are refused to leave the country. Ensure effective

processing of castaways, stowaways and deserters.

ENQUIRIES : Ms J Kabini, Tel No: (012) 406 4923




POST NO 6 : SECRETARY, REF NO: HRMC 77/22/6

SALARY LEVEL : A basic salary of R181 599 to R213 912 per annum (Level 5). In addition, a range of benefits

are offered.

CENTRE : Head Office, Pretoria, Branch: Institutional Planning and Support, Chief Directorate: Policy

and Strategic Management, Directorate: Policy Development.

REQUIREMENTS : • A Certificate in Secretariat / Office Administration and / or DHA Qualification: Home Affairs

Services all at NQF level 5 as recognized by SAQA • Knowledge of Office Administration,

Secretariat services as well as various filling systems • Computer literacy • Good telephone

etiquette • Planning and organizing • Sound organization skills • Verbal and writing

communication • High level of reliability • Planning and coordination • Ability to act with tact

and discretion • Customer focus • Good grooming and presentation skills • Time management

• Traveling and working extended hours may be required occasionally.

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

• Provide Secretarial / Receptionist Support Services to the Director • Receives telephone

calls and refers the calls to the correct role players if not meant for the relevant manager •

Record appointment and events in the diary of the manager • Provide Clerical Support

Services to the Director • Liaise with travel agencies to make travel arrangement • Process

travel and subsistence claims for the Unit • Comply with relevant Public Services and

department prescripts / policies and other documents to ensure that the applicable therefor is

understood properly • Remain abreast with the procedures and processes that apply in the

office of the Director.

ENQUIRIES : Ms K Makgabo, Tel No: (012) 406 2712



APPLICATIONS : 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: Direct applications to the Department of Home Affairs Office as follows:-

Head Office:

Postal Address: Private Bag X114, Pretoria, 0001

Physical Address: 230 Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) street, Cnr Thabo Sehume (Andries) street, Pretoria, 0001



DIRECTIONS TO APPLICANTS

CLOSING DATE: 28 NOVEMBER 2022

APPLICATIONS:

Applications must be -

 sent to the correct address specified at the bottom of the last post, on or before the closing date;

 submitted on the new Application for Employment Form (Z.83), obtainable at www.gov.za;

 accompanied by a comprehensive CV, citing the start and end date (dd/mm/yr) of each employment period to be considered, including the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent as possible);

 shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirement), as well as the relevant highest educational qualifications, on or before the day of the interview.

Applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), must also submit the evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); and

SELECTION:

 In the filling of entry level positions, preference may be given to unemployed youth / graduates, and / or who have successfully completed their respective skills development programmes, who satisfy the inherent requirements of the post and reside within close proximity to the office where the post is based.

 Shortlisted Candidates will be subjected to an interview and technical assessment(s) (which assesses the Candidates’ demonstrated professional and technical competency against the job requirements and duties).

 Candidates potentially considered suitable after the interview and technical test(s), will be subjected to a competency assessment (which tests the Candidates’ demonstrated proficiency in the professional dimensions attached to the level of the post); employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, employment references and qualification verifications).


APPOINTMENT:

Appointed persons will be required to -

 enter into an employment contract;

 serve a prescribed probation period; and

 obtain security clearance appropriate to the post and within the prescribed time frame.



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