Immigration Specialist

Perfect Placement Recruitment; Madibeng Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Immigration Specialist to manage the end-to-end immigration and visa application processes for clients. You will be responsible for preparing and reviewing documentation, advising on immigration laws, and liaising with government entities. Ideal candidates should have a diploma in a related field and 2–5+ years of experience in immigration or HR roles. Strong administrative skills and fluency in English are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years experience in immigration, legal, HR, or compliance roles.
• Experience dealing with government immigration authorities.
• Background in compliance, legal, or HR environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end immigration and visa application processes.
• Prepare, review, and submit immigration forms and documentation.
• Advise clients on immigration laws and compliance requirements.
• Liaise with government departments and legal representatives.
• Track application progress and handle follow-ups.
• Ensure compliance with immigration regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and case files.
• Assist with audits and compliance checks.
• Support relocation processes including residency and citizenship applications.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Knowledge of immigration regulations

Fluent in English

Education

Diploma or degree in Law, International Relations, HR, or related field

Certification in immigration practice

Job description

Job title: Immigration specialist

Location: Woodmead, Johannesburg

Salary: R22 000/month

Job Duties / Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end immigration and visa application processes for employees, clients, or individuals.
• Prepare, review, and submit immigration forms, permits, and supporting documentation.
• Advise clients/employers on immigration laws, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Liaise with government departments, embassies, consulates, and legal representatives.
• Track application progress and follow up on delays or additional requirements.
• Ensure compliance with local and international immigration regulations.
• Maintain accurate records, case files, and confidential documentation.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and compliance checks.
• Support relocation processes including work permits, residency, and citizenship applications.

Requirements / Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in Law, International Relations, HR, or related field
• Certification in immigration practice (advantage)
• 2–5+ years experience in immigration, legal, HR, or compliance roles
• Knowledge of local and international immigration regulations
• Experience dealing with government immigration authorities
• Strong administrative and documentation experience
• Background in compliance, legal, or HR environments preferred
• Fluent in English; additional languages an advantage

By submitting your information and application you hereby confirm:

1. That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching/POPI Policy.
2. Due to the nature of the position, that we can do an ITC check if our client is interested in your CV.
3. That the information you have provided to us is true, correct, and up to date.

PLEASE NOTE: Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.