Petro Storbeck

Experienced South African immigration professional with more than 30 years’ experience, including extensive experience with the Department of Home Affairs and corporate immigration. I have managed immigration matters from initial assessment through to application, submission and outcome, while advising clients on compliance and practical immigration requirements.

Immigration Manager - Intouch Relocations / Elliott Mobility / Elliott Corporate Relocations

(2010-08 - 2026-09)

• Main point of contact for immigration clients and responsible for keeping matters compliant with South African immigration requirements.
• Managed client assessments, workflow, team workload and the quality and timing of immigration work.
• Advised clients on changes to immigration legislation and practical requirements.
• Coached and supported team members, including training, performance reviews and training records.
• Supported business development, marketing and client relationship activities.
• Liaised with external providers on Africa-related immigration matters.

Senior Immigration Case Manager - Elliott Corporate Relocations

(2010-08 - 2013-04)

• Managed corporate immigration cases from assessment and document preparation through to submission, permit issuance and invoicing.
• Worked directly with corporate clients, applicants, government departments and overseas missions.
• Prepared applications and correspondence for the Department of Home Affairs and South African embassies.
• Monitored permit expiry dates and supported ongoing immigration compliance.
• Supported junior colleagues and administrative staff.

Assistant Case Manager - Ernst & Young, Johannesburg - Johannesburg

(2010-06 - 2010-07)

• Supported immigration assessments and client relationships for major corporate clients.
• Reviewed applications and correspondence for submission to Home Affairs and South African embassies.
• Visited client premises, delegated team tasks and prepared work-in-progress reports.

Case Manager - Fragomen Africa

(2009-12 - 2010-05)

• Managed client relationships, team workloads and immigration matters.
• Ensured immigration advice was accurate, timely and properly documented.
• Identified training needs and supported team performance.

Case Manager - J Fetting & Associates

(2007-01 - 2009-11)

• Managed corporate client accounts and immigration cases from assessment to permit issuance and invoicing.
• Advised companies and foreign nationals on South African immigration legislation and regulations.
• Handled applications submitted in South Africa and through South African missions abroad.
• Managed permit tracking and expiry notifications.
• Supervised four administrative support staff.
• Worked on intra-company transfer, general, quota and exceptional-skills work permits, visitor visas, study and relative permits, extensions, permanent residence and citizenship matters.

Senior Administration Clerk - Department of Home Affairs – Head Office - Head Office

(1992-03 - 2006-02)

• Processed visa applications and dealt with visa, repatriation-deposit and blacklisting matters.
• Conducted immigration investigations, interviews and document-fraud enquiries.
• Assisted prosecutors and law-enforcement agencies with immigration-related cases.
• Compiled case dockets, drafted affidavits and presented evidence in court.
• Provided immigration-legislation training to foreign personnel, prosecutors and law-enforcement stakeholders.
• Contributed to visa agreements, policy procedures, legislative amendments, meetings and press releases.

Standard 10 - High School Hercules, Pretoria (1985)