National Immigration Branch

Department of Home Affairs

National Immigration Branch


Presentation to the NCOP Select

Committee on Social Services

21 June 2005


NCOP SELECT COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL SERVICES PRESENTATION | 21 June 2005

Contents

Introduction

Structure

Strategic Objectives

BCOCC

Conclusion



Introduction

What is the NIB?

Launch of the NIB

Management Capacity

Structure




The Mission of the NIB:

To establish and maintain the NIB as a world-class immigration authority which makes a significant contribution to migration management at an international level, and thus helps South Africa to achieve its development goals



DDG National Immigration

UnitCounter Xenophobia

Dir.Immigration Directives

Dir.Information Co-ordination

Dir.Refugee Affairs

CDInspectorate

CDAdmissions




AdmissionsEnsures that visitors, tourists and business people

have valid travel documents

Makes legitimate guests welcome

Identifies illegal migrants

Streamlines flow of passengers

Is present at all points of entry

Acts as the public “face” of South Africa

Wears uniform with pride




InspectorateResponsible for the inspections of business premises

and residencesVisit non designated POE I.e. Aviation and MaritimeInvestigations into single incident fraudInvestigations into syndicated fraudHuman TraffickingInteract with Counter-Corruption and Law Enforcement

AgenciesDeportation of irregular migrantsManagement of Lindela Holding Facilities




Immigration DirectivesEnsures uniform application of the legislation

governing Immigration

Develops operating procedures

Formulates position papers

Monitors implementation

Interfaces with others partners and stakeholders




Refugee AffairsAssesses Asylum-seekers for Status

Administers Refugee’s Act of 1998

Adheres to UN Convention of Status of Refugees and OAU Convention on Refugee Problems in Africa

Treats all asylum-seekers with respect

Issues enabling documentation




Counter XenophobiaMakes more people aware of:

South Africa’s need for highly skilled immigrants

The compassionate treatment enjoyed by SA exiles in the past

The fact that a country’s strength can often be measured by the quality of the people attracted to immigrate to it

Monitor and evaluate policies and practices within the NIB




Information CoordinationCoordinates information flow between NIB sectors

and stakeholders

Developing Document Investigation Centre to detect forgery

Analyses immigration trends and forecasts future scenarios

Administer ICT systems



Strategic Issues

Review of Immigration Legislation

Effective Border Control

Development of capacity and transformation

Effective Law Enforcement

Management of Refugee Services

Information Management

Counter Xenophobia



Effective Border Control

Management and control of POEOfficers present at all designated POEEffective and rugged IT systemsAirline Liaison Officers

Effective Coordination and Cooperation with relevant StakeholdersBCOCCGovernment House Concept



Development of Capacity and Transformation

Populate organisational structure

Ongoing training

Standard Operating Procedures

Realignment of NIB National – Provincial

Foreign Expert Research

Fully Equipped NIB

NIB as an Essential Service



Effective Law Enforcement

Enforcement to support prosecution of DHA legislationStandard Operating ProceduresDevelopment of Charge SheetsDHA CAS

Workshop with NPADepartment of Justice Training College

Joint Operations on transnational/Organised Crime syndicatesHuman Trafficking



Management of Refugee Services

Development of a professional Refugee RegimeSOP’sBacklog eradicatedSmart Card

Investigation into Transit facilities for Asylum Seekers

Successful integration of Refugees into societyGovernmental structuresNGO’s


OBJECTIVE

To establish an information repository which would ensure that the NIB could function proactively on risks and opportunities.



Incident Reporting System

Incident and event reporting systemProvides real-time reportingAllows for pro-active response by supervisorsManagement supportQuantitive and qualitative analysis toolProvides patterns, trends and forecastingOfficials undergone trainingStandard Operating Procedures being refined. JIA pilot project


OVERVIEW OF INCIDENT SYSTEM



Functions

Gather and Collate incident data

Evaluate and Analyse incident data

Disseminate and Interpret incident data

Identify, Monitor and Track current incidents and potential threats

Alert our Officers by reports of current trends and early warnings

Enhancing our Service Delivery


Objective

To have a regime where all relevant information is easily available to all stakeholders in Government



Formal protocols developed for exchange of information

Investigating additional information sources

Workshops with role-players to: determine information needs Develop protocols for the exchange of information Establish a nodal point



Immigration Directives

Monitoring and evaluation of policies governing immigration

Compilation of departmental/country position papers on immigration

Pursue the harmonisation of legislation and policies within the region and the continent

Study on institutionalised remittance

Database of RSA diaspora



Counter Xenophobia

Development of a counter xenophobia programme

Create awareness within government departments

Structures forum with non-governmental organisations

Forum with local integrated foreign communities


BCOCCBCOCC

PROPOSED STRUCTUREPROPOSED STRUCTURE



INTRODUCTION

2004 National Intelligence EstimateSingle most important security challengeSecurity at borders & ports of entryNational security threatDerives from fragmentation and ineffective coordinationFacilitates transnational syndicated crimeMajor paradigm shift urgently requiredBalance security, trade & development Tranversal training Border environment



MANDATE

“The BCOCC is responsible for the strategic management of the South African border environment in a coordinated manner”



Conclusion

Task of Immigration has been under-estimated

Capacity shortfall

Remuneration

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