Immigration Officers: Inspectorate X14

Department of Home Affairs - Various Areas, 3 Provinces

Closing date yi 26 ka June 2026

Purpose

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 of the Immigration Act.
Basic understanding Public Service Regulatory Framework.
Willingness to travel outside the borders and work extended hours.
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.

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 No. 13 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. Safekeep, 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: Large Office: Mthatha Ref No: HRMC 30/26/9a
Head Office: Tshwane: Branch: Immigration Services: Inspectorate Ref No: HRMC 30/26/9b
KwaZulu-Natal: Large Office: Ethekwini Ref No: HRMC 30/26/9c

Remuneration

R280 278 - R330 162 per annum (Level 06), (a basic salary)

Enquiries

Eastern Cape: Mr L Jama Tel No: (043) 604 6417
Head Office: Ms B Kabinde Tel No: (012) 406 4239
KwaZulu-Natal: Ms N Ngema Tel No: (033) 845 5003

Centre

Eastern Cape: Large Office: Mthatha X1
Head Office: Tshwane: Branch: Immigration Services: Inspectorate X12
KwaZulu-Natal: Large Office: Ethekwini X1

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Eastern Cape: 11 Hargreaves Avenue, King William’s Town, 5600
Head Office, Hallmark Building: 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria, 0001.
KwaZulu-Natal: 181 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3209.

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