This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ADJUDICATOR
Department of Home Affairs
Directorate: Central Adjudication
- Reference number
- HRMC 43/26/5
- Salary
- R413 001 - R486 501 per annum (Level 08)
- Centre
- Head Office: Tshwane
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 17 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 of 2026
Requirements
An undergraduate qualification in Law, Public Management, Public Administration, Policing, Criminology, Forensics or Criminal Justice at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA. 2 years experience in Law, Analysis, Interpretation of Information environment. Sound knowledge of the Immigration Act No.13 of 2002 and the Immigration Regulations. Knowledge of the Refugees Act and Refugee Regulations. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework. Understanding of DHA legislations and prescripts including other related legislations. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, in particular the right of the vulnerable groups. A valid drivers’ license. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. Required skills and competencies: Report writing skills. Strong analytical skills. Communication skill. Interpersonal skills. Attention to details. Policy Interpretation and Implementation. Planning and Organising skill. Computer literacy and ability to operate systems. Patriotic, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.
Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Administer and process Visa and Permit applications within the set turn-around times. Ensure optimal performance on the adjudication process and systems. Attend to applications flagged by the system for further investigation. Receive and assess applications in line with legislation and verify applicant's status on internal and external systems such as MCS, NPR, VAS, SQL, Track and Trace and other departmental risk engines and systems. Scrutinise supporting documents and refer suspicious documents to issuing authorities for verification. Conclude on the application, by approving, rejecting or recommending where applicable. Recommend individual terms and conditions on approved or rejected applications. Provide statistical information on work in progress and finalised outcomes. Safeguard face value documents and stamps and any other material allocated. 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.
Where to send your application
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 S Maswanganyi Tel No: (012) 406 4236
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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