Immigration Compliance Audit

South African Authorities Are Cracking Down on Employers

Audits by the South African Government are on the rise across sectors including hospitality, retail, construction, and finance.

In a recent single blitz operation conducted by the government:

Employees arrested and fined

Paid in admission of guilt fines

R 0 K

Undocumented foreign employees detained

Do not wait to become the next headline. A single undocumented employee can result in crippling fines or potential jail time.

This is why an immigration compliance audit is essential to protect your business and demonstrate due diligence.

The Consequences of Non-Compliance

Workplace raids with on-site arrests.
Civil disputes even from undocumented workers.
Brand damage and public backlash.

Investor loss and operational disruption.
Association with visa compliance fraud and illegal consultants.

What the Law Says

In terms of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No.13 of 2002), employers are criminally liable for hiring foreign nationals without valid documentation even unintentionally. If undocumented workers are found on your premises, you are presumed to be their employer unless you prove otherwise. 

Penalties include:

1st Offence

Fine or up to 1 year in prison

2nd Offence

Fine or up to 2 years imprisonment

3rd+ Offence

Up to 3 years imprisonment with no option of a fine.

Why You Need an Immigration Compliance Audit

An audit protects your business from these risks. With Xpatweb, your audit is:

Aligned with Home Affairs (DHA) criteria

Legally defensible

Detailed and strategic 

Our Audits Identify

Expired or fraudulent permits
Mismatched job roles and visa types
Unverified or forged documents

High-risk employees and processes
Correct visa solutions and regularisation pathways

Key Risks At A Glance

Risk	Consequence
Employing foreigner with invalid permit	Fine up to R100,000, jail time
No verification with DHA	Legal presumption of guilt
Retaining undocumented employees	CCMA claims, legal disputes
Using fraudulent consultants	Reputation damage, criminal risk

What You Get with Visa Litigations Services Compliance Audit

Legal Guidance

Practical steps to close compliance gaps and prepare your business for inspections.

Full Documentation Review

Full audit of passports, visas, work permits, and expiry dates to ensure accuracy and validity.

Risk Report

A detailed compliance “health check” with immediate action points to address high-risk areas.

Do not Wait For An Inspection

The Department of Home Affairs, SAPS, and Labour Inspectors are no longer issuing warnings.
Inspections are:

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Visa Litigation Services Immigration Compliance Audit is your legal safety net.
Don’t risk your business over one overlooked document

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