IMMIGRATION OFFICER: INSPECTORATE (X19 POSTS)

SALARY: R269 499 – R317 463 per annum (Level 06), (A basic salary)
CENTRE: Eastern Cape: Cofimvaba Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11a (X1 Post)
Eastern: Graff-Reinett Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11b (X1 Post)
Free State: Zastron Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11c (X1 Post)
Free State: Phuthaditshaba Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11d (X1 Post)
Gauteng: Evaton Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11e (X1 Post)
Gauteng: Melyn Mall Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11f (X1 Post)
Kwa- Zulu Natal: Nquthu Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11g (X1 Post)
Limpopo: Nebo Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11h (X1 Post)
Limpopo: Modjadjiskloof Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11i (X1 Post)
Mpumalanga: Standerton Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11j (X1 Post)
Mpumalanga: Kwa-Mhlanga Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11k (X1 Post)
North West: Klerksdorp Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11l (X1 Post)
North West: Zeerust Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11m (X1 Post)
Northern Cape: De Aar Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11n (X2 Posts)
Northern Cape: Calvinia Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11o (X1 Post)
Northern Cape: Kimberley Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11p (X1 Post)
Western Cape: Vredendal Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11q (X1 Post)
Western Cape: Wynberg Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11r (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate qualification in Law, Public Management / Public Administration/ Policing Criminology/ Forensics/ Criminal Justice at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA is required 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. A valid driver’s license (Code B/C1/C/ EC1). Valid Public Driver Permit (PDP). Willingness to travel outside the borders and work extended hours Required skills and competencies: 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.

DUTIES: The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: 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 a 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 investigations of foreigners who are
suspected of being illegal immigrants. 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).

ENQUIRIES: Eastern Cape: Mr L Jama Tel No: (043) 604 6417
Free State: Ms V Molefe Tel No: (051) 430 0378
Gauteng: Mr P Mlangeni Tel No: (011) 242 9039 / 066 478 4043
Head Office: Ms B Kabinde Tel No: (012) 406 4239
KwaZulu-Natal: Ms N Ngema Tel No: (033) 845 5003
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
North West: Mr L Appels Tel No: (018) 397 9908 / 9924 / 9922 / 9915
Western Cape: Mr M Pienaar Tel No: (021) 488 1409

APPLICATIONS: Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or sent to the correct address specified as follows:
Eastern Cape: Physical address: 11 Hargreaves Avenue, King William’s Town, 5600.
Free State: Physical Address: 41 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein, 9301.
Gauteng: Physical Address: 3rd Floor, Mineralia Building, Cnr De Beer and De Korte Street.
KwaZulu-Natal: Physical address: 181 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3209.
Limpopo: Physical Address: 89 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699.
Mpumalanga: Physical Address: 29 Bester Street, Nelspruit, 1200.

North West: Physical Address: Cnr Sheppard and Carrington Street, Mafikeng, 2745.
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.

DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS
The Department of Home Affairs is a merit-based and equal opportunity employer. It is our intention to
appoint excellent candidates whilst harnessing the power of diversity. People with Disabilities, Youth,
unemployed Graduates and Woman are encouraged to apply. We are looking for committed, 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 serve the needs of South African citizens,
residents and visitors with the highest levels of professionalism and integrity, and your credentials meet
the requirements of any of the following positions, kindly respond before the closing date. The
Department of Home Affairs subscribes to the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act
(Act 4 of 2013). As such, the Department will use the personal information provided by Applicants for
recruitment purposes in reference to posts applied for. This information may be retained for audit
purposes. The Department undertakes to protect the confidentiality of all personal information provided,
and will not disclose such to any unauthorised person, except where it is legally compelled to do so or it
is necessary in furthering recruitment purposes. The submission of an application (including any
additional / supporting information), is considered as an Applicant’s consent hereto.

CLOSING DATE: 20 March 2026
NOTE: Applications must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za sent to the correct address specified at the bottom of the posts, on or before the
closing date, accompanied by a fully completed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021), obtainable at
www.dpsa.gov.za, citing the correct post number and job title, and a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date dd/mm/yy), job title, duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as
well as the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent as possible), regardless of online or manual submission. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One
will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to submit a copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirement), relevant educational qualifications / RPL certificates / Academic Transcripts of completed qualifications, and Acting letters as directed.

Furthermore, applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), are required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); will be subjected to an interview, various relevant tests and assessments, and employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, and employment references including verification of exit reasons, and conducting business with State). In order to be considered for appointment into Senior Management (SMS) posts,
applicants potentially considered suitable are required to complete the online “Pre-entry Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services” course; obtainable at the National School of Government (NSG), under the name “Certificate for entry into the SMS”. Full details can be obtained via the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/.Once appointed, serving of a prescribed probation period, and obtaining of a security clearance appropriate to the post, will be required. Correspondence between the Department and candidates will be limited to shortlisted candidates, only.

IMMIGRATION OFFICER: INSPECTORATE (X19 POSTS)

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