DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS: IMMIGRATION OFFICER: INSPECTORATE (X14 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS: IMMIGRATION OFFICER: INSPECTORATE (X14 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS
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.

CLOSING DATE : 26 June 2026

NOTE : 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 complies with the
Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Applicants’
personal information will be used for recruitment purposes, retained where
required for audit, and safeguarded against unauthorised disclosure, except
where legally required. Submission of an application constitutes consent to
such processing. Applications: 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). Once appointed, serving a
prescribed probation period and obtaining a security clearance appropriate to
the post will be required. Correspondence between the Department and
candidates will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
OTHER POSTS

POST 19/25 : IMMIGRATION OFFICER: INSPECTORATE (X14 POSTS)
SALARY : R280 278 – R330 162 per annum (Level 06), (a basic salary)
CENTRE : Eastern Cape: Large Office: Mthatha Ref No: HRMC 30/26/9a (X1 Post)
Head Office: Tshwane: Branch: Immigration Services: Inspectorate Ref No:
HRMC 30/26/9b (X12 Posts)
KwaZulu-Natal: Large Office: Ethekwini Ref No: HRMC 30/26/9c (X1 Post)

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. 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. 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 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. Safekeep, 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
Head Office: Ms B Kabinde Tel No: (012) 406 4239
KwaZulu-Natal: Ms N Ngema Tel No: (033) 845 5003

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
Head Office, Hallmark Building: Physical address: 230 Johannes Ramokhoase
Street, Pretoria, 0001.
KwaZulu-Natal: Physical address: 181 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3209.