Immigration Officers: Inspectorate X106

Department of Home Affairs - Various Areas, 6 Provinces

Closing date yi 10 ka July 2026

Purpose

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) seeks to hire patriotic, professional, passionate and talented individuals to form part of a new leadership team, equipped with the right skills to facilitate the transformation of Home Affairs into a digital-first, world-class organisation.
If you are committed to delivering on the Medium-Term Development Plan’s priorities through digital transformation, ascribe to the Department’s shared value set, have what it takes to deliver on the needs of DHA Clients with the highest levels of dignity, integrity and innovation, and your credentials meet the requirements of any of the following positions, kindly respond before the closing date.
The DHA is a merit-based, equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
In line with its commitment to promoting representivity, in the filling of entry-level positions preference may be given to locally based candidates on grounds of affordability as well as to (unemployed) youth and the DHA’s interns and learners who have successfully completed their respective skills development programmes.
In the filling of all posts, preference may be afforded to persons with disabilities, and in respect of SMS-level posts, to women.
Persons falling in these categories and who meet the post requirements are preferred.

Requirements

An undergraduate qualification in Law, Public Management, Public Administration, Policing Criminology, Forensics or Criminal Justice at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA is required.
A valid driver’s license (Code B/C1/C/ EC1).
Valid Public Driver Permit (PDP).

Skills & Competencies

Basic understanding of the Refugees Act and Immigration Act.
Basic understanding of South African Constitution.
Basic understanding the Immigration Act.
Basic understanding Public Service Regulatory Framework.
Liaison and interpersonal skills.
Problem Solving Skills.
Customer orientation.
Planning and Organising.
Strong Analytical Skills.
Computer Literacy.
Written and verbal communication.
Diplomacy.
Patriotic, Honesty and Integrity.
Willingness to travel outside the borders and work extended hours

Responsibilities

Effective enforcement of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002 as amended and other Legislation.
Detect, trace, detain and prosecute illegal foreigners within the country.
Process the deportation of illegal foreigners out of the country to their country of origin.
Provide support on law enforcement investigations and anti-corruption cases.
Conduct inspections in loco with or without warrant as allowed by law.
Conduct investigations on any transgressions of the Immigration Act, 2002, the Refugee Act, 1998 or other departmental legislation.
Enable prosecutions of transgressions of departmental legislation and the Criminal Procedure Act.
Issue notices to appear in front of the Director–General to transgressors.
Process and present evidence in court and Departmental cases.
Issue admission of guilt to fines to transgressors.
Conduct interviews and investigation of foreigners who are suspected to be illegal in the transgressors.
Process the application and the extensions of detention warrants.
Monitor the records of all cases.
Monitor the influx of foreigners residing in the country with no legal documentation.
Implement incidental matters ensure that the identity of illegal foreigner who are arrested, detained or convicted.
Conduct arrests and deporting of illegal foreigners who are unwilling to leave the country voluntarily.
Participate in training session that will enable advanced knowledge and understanding in detecting illegal foreigners in line with Immigration Act.No13 of 2002 as amended and enforcing departmental legislation.
Ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of permits.
Participate in the processing of illegal foreigners for deportation to their country of origin.
Participate in law enforcement operations with other security cluster agencies.
Provide expert evidence and statement to support law enforcement and crime combatting investigation efforts that require departmental evidence.
Participate in regular training and personal development to be able to undertake the tasks as an effective law enforcement peace office.
Conduct deportation processes and keep records of foreigners (legal and illegal) in the country. Safe keep, maintain and manage state properties and assets.
Implement policies and procedures in line with the approved Framework.
Monitor individual resources (Physical).

Additional Information

Applications kufuneka zifakwe online okanye zithunyelwe kwi address afenelekileyo kwezi zingezantsi nga la mini ye closing date okanye phambhi kwayo.
Application yakho kufuneka ikhatshwe yi application form (Z83 ekhutshwe ukusukela nge 1 ka January 2021) efumaneka kuzo zonke ii departments za kwa rhulumente okanye kwi websites zazo and kufuneka usebenzise i reference number ya le post owuyi aplayelayo ne job title kwa kunye ne CV enolwazi olupheleleyo and ene references ezimbhini at least.
Copy zee ID, qualifications nezinye ii documents kuzofuneka uzifake emva kokuba wazisiwe ukuba ukhethiwe.
Ukuba ukhethiwe, uzokwenziswa i interview, tests nee assessments kwa kunye nee background checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, and employment references including verification of exit reasons, and conducting business with State).
Abantu ekuzobuyelwa kubo nga bantu abakhethiweyo bodwa.
Ukuqashwa kwakho kuzofuneka usebenze ixesha lovavanyo elibekiweyo and ufumane ne security clearance efanele esisikhundla.

Ref No

Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Butterworth Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3a
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Idutywa Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3b
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Peddie Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3c
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Mdantsane Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3d
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Graaff Reinet Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3e
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Grahamstown Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3f
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Motherwell Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3g
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Cofimvaba Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3h
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Aliwal North Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3i
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Engcobo Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3j
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Mqanduli Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3k
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Libode Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3l
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Bizana Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3m
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Matatiele Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3n
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Mount Fletcher Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3o
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Sterkspruit Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3p
Eastern Cape: Large Office: Mthatha Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3q
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Qumbu Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3r
Eastern Cape: Large Office: East London Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3s
Eastern Cape: Large Office: Gqeberha Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3t
Free State: Medium Office: Botshabelo Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3t
Free State: Medium Office: Thaba Nchu Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3u
Free State: Medium Office: Zastron Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3v
Free State: Large Office: Koffiefontein Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3w
Free State: Large Office: Welkom Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3x
Free State: Medium Office: Bultfontein Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3y
Free State: Large Office: Phuthatditjhaba Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3z
Free State: Large Office: Bloemfontein Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3aa
Free State: Medium Office: Harrismith Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3ab
Limpopo: Medium Office: Nebo Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3ad
Limpopo: Medium Office: Modjadjiskloof Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3ae
Mpumalanga: Large Office: Nelspruit Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3af
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Barberton Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3ag
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Hazyview Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3ah
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Mashishing (Lydenburg) Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3ai
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Nkomazi Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3aj
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: White River (Nsikazi) Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3ak
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Maphulaneng Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3al
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Belfast Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3am
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Delmas Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3an
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Middlelburg Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3ao
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Mkobolo Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3ap
Mpumalanga: Large Office: Ermelo Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3aq
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Piet Retief Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3ar
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Secunda Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3aps
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Volksrust Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3at
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Eerstehoek Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3au
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Standerton Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3av
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Malelane Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3aw
Northern Cape: Large Office: Kimberley Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3ax
Northern Cape: Medium Office: Pampierstad Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3ay
Northern Cape: Medium Office: Jan Kemdorp Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2az
Northern Cape: Medium Office: De Aar Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2aaa
Northern Cape: Medium Office: Prieska Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2aab
Northern Cape: Large Office: Kuruman Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2aac
Northern Cape: Large Office: Upington Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3aad
Northern Cape: Medium Office: Postmasburg Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3aah
Northern Cape: Medium Office: Calvinia Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3aac
Western Cape: Large Office: George Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3aad
Western Cape: Medium Office: Knysna Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3aah
Western Cape: Medium Office: Mossel Bay Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3aai
Western Cape: Medium Office: Beaufort West Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3aaj
Western Cape: Large Office: Paarl Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3aak
Western Cape: Medium Office: Stellenbosch Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3aal
Western Cape: Medium Office: Somerset West Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3aam
Western Cape: Medium Office: Malmesbury Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3aan
Western Cape: Large Office: Khayelitsha Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3aao
Western Cape: Medium Office: Bellville Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3aap
Western Cape: Large Office: Cape Town Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3aaq
Western Cape: Medium Office: Caledon Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3aar
Western Cape: Medium Office: Vredendal Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3aas
Western Cape: Medium Office: Wynberg Ref No: HRMC 41/26/3aat

Remuneration

R280 278 - R330 162 per annum (Level 06)

Enquiries

Eastern Cape: Mr L Jama, Tel No: (043) 642 1846
Free State: Ms V Molefe, Tel No: (051) 430 0378
Limpopo: Mr J Kgole, Tel No: (015) 287 2802
Mpumalanga: Ms N Dlangisa, Tel No: (013) 752 2504
Northern Cape: Mr W Masilonyana, Tel No: (053) 807 6725
Western Cape: Mr M Pienaar, Tel (021) 488 1409

Centre

Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Butterworth X1
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Idutywa X1
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Peddie X1
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Mdantsane X1
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Graaff Reinet X1
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Grahamstown X1
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Motherwell X1
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Cofimvaba X1
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Aliwal North X1
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Engcobo X1
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Mqanduli X1
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Libode X1
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Bizana X1
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Matatiele X2
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Mount Fletcher X1
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Sterkspruit X1
Eastern Cape: Large Office: Mthatha X1
Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Qumbu X1
Eastern Cape: Large Office: East London X1
Eastern Cape: Large Office: Gqeberha X2
Free State: Medium Office: Botshabelo X3
Free State: Medium Office: Thaba Nchu X2
Free State: Medium Office: Zastron X1
Free State: Large Office: Koffiefontein X1
Free State: Large Office: Welkom X3
Free State: Medium Office: Bultfontein X1
Free State: Large Office: Phuthatditjhaba X6
Free State: Large Office: Bloemfontein X1
Free State: Medium Office: Harrismith X1
Limpopo: Medium Office: Nebo X1
Limpopo: Medium Office: Modjadjiskloof X1
Mpumalanga: Large Office: Nelspruit X4
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Barberton X1
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Hazyview X1
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Mashishing (Lydenburg) X3
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Nkomazi X1
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: White River (Nsikazi) X3
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Maphulaneng X1
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Belfast X1
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Delmas X1
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Middlelburg X2
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Mkobolo X1
Mpumalanga: Large Office: Ermelo X2
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Piet Retief X1
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Secunda X1
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Volksrust X1
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Eerstehoek X1
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Standerton X1
Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Malelane X1
Northern Cape: Large Office: Kimberley X5
Northern Cape: Medium Office: Pampierstad X1
Northern Cape: Medium Office: Jan Kemdorp X1
Northern Cape: Medium Office: De Aar X1
Northern Cape: Medium Office: Prieska X1
Northern Cape: Large Office: Kuruman X1
Northern Cape: Large Office: Upington X2
Northern Cape: Medium Office: Postmasburg X1
Northern Cape: Medium Office: Calvinia X1
Western Cape: Large Office: George X2
Western Cape: Medium Office: Knysna X2
Western Cape: Medium Office: Mossel Bay X2
Western Cape: Medium Office: Beaufort West X1
Western Cape: Large Office: Paarl X1
Western Cape: Medium Office: Stellenbosch X1
Western Cape: Medium Office: Somerset West X2
Western Cape: Medium Office: Malmesbury X1
Western Cape: Large Office: Khayelitsha X1
Western Cape: Medium Office: Bellville X1
Western Cape: Large Office: Cape Town X1
Western Cape: Medium Office: Caledon X3
Western Cape: Medium Office: Vredendal X2
Western Cape: Medium Office: Wynberg X2

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Eastern Cape: Physical address: 11 Hargreaves Avenue, King William's Town, 5600
Free State: Physical Address: 41 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein 9301
Limpopo: Physical Address: 89 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699
Mpumalanga: Physical Address: 29 Bester Street, Nelspruit, 1200
Northern Cape: Physical Address: Quantum Leap Building, 69 Du Toitspan Road, Kimberley, 8300
Western Cape: Physical Address: 4th Floor Fair Cape Building, 56 Barrack Street, Cape Town, 8000