Assistant Director: Immigration Services Inspectorate x6

Assistant Director: Immigration Services Inspectorate x6

Job Details

• Job Title: Assistant Director: Immigration Services Inspectorate
• Post Number: POST 22/67
• Employer: Department of Home Affairs
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Number of Positions: 6
• Salary: R605,742 – R713,535 per annum (Salary Level 10)
• Salary Package: All-inclusive remuneration package

Available Locations

• Mthatha – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/1a
• Phuthaditjhaba – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/1b
• Ermelo – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/1c
• Kimberley – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/1d
• Upington – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/1e
• Khayelitsha – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/1f

Job Description

The Assistant Director: Immigration Services Inspectorate is responsible for managing immigration inspectorate operations within the assigned office or district. The role focuses on enforcing immigration legislation, investigating immigration offences, managing compliance activities, supervising immigration officials, coordinating deportation processes, supporting court proceedings, and working closely with law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders to ensure effective immigration control.

The successful candidate will provide operational leadership, oversee investigations, monitor compliance with legislation, manage resources, implement policies and procedures, and ensure effective service delivery in accordance with national legislation and departmental objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Immigration Operations Management

• Manage Immigration Inspectorate operations within the assigned office or district.
• Supervise daily immigration enforcement activities.
• Ensure effective implementation of immigration policies and procedures.
• Monitor operational performance and service delivery.

Investigations & Compliance

• Investigate violations of immigration legislation.
• Review investigation reports and ensure quality assurance.
• Take corrective action where investigation deficiencies are identified.
• Monitor inspection and investigation statistics.
• Analyse investigation trends and report findings.
• Ensure compliance with the Immigration Act and related legislation.

Legal Advice & Immigration Support

• Provide advice and recommendations on immigration transgression cases.
• Advise Office Managers, District Managers, and Provincial Managers on immigration matters.
• Coordinate investigations relating to temporary and permanent residence permits.
• Provide investigative support to Civic Services.

Stakeholder & Law Enforcement Liaison

• Represent the Department on Security Cluster forums.
• Liaise with law enforcement agencies on immigration matters.
• Work closely with Counter Corruption units on relevant investigations.
• Coordinate with Central Law Enforcement on priority and high-profile cases.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Deportation Management

• Coordinate with Deportation Units.
• Oversee the humane, lawful, and efficient deportation of illegal immigrants.
• Monitor deportation processes and compliance.

Court Case Management

• Oversee immigration-related court cases.
• Coordinate legal processes involving immigration matters.
• Ensure proper preparation of documentation for court proceedings.

Policy & Risk Management

• Implement departmental policies, directives, legislation, and regulations.
• Develop quality assurance strategies.
• Ensure effective risk management.
• Monitor legislative compliance.
• Promote ethical governance and accountability.

People & Resource Management

• Supervise immigration officials.
• Coach and mentor staff.
• Promote compliance with legislation and departmental standards.
• Manage allocated human, financial, and physical resources.
• Monitor staff performance and development.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Requirements

An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6, recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority) in one of the following:

• Law
• Public Management
• Public Administration
• LLB
• Policing
• Criminology
• Forensics
• Paralegal Studies
• Criminal Justice

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience in one of the following environments:
  • Law Enforcement
  • Legal Services
  • Security

Additional Requirements

• Valid Code B, C1, C, or EC1 driver’s licence.
• Valid Public Driver Permit (PDP).
• Willingness to travel, including outside South Africa when required.
• Willingness to work extended hours.

Required Knowledge

• Public Service Regulatory Framework.
• Immigration Act.
• Refugees Act.
• Criminal Procedure legislation.
• South African Constitution.
• Human Resource Regulatory Framework.
• Department of Home Affairs legislation.
• International treaties relating to immigration.
• Investigation procedures.
• Risk and compliance management.

Required Skills

Leadership & Management Skills

• Team leadership
• Staff supervision
• Coaching and mentoring
• Performance management
• Resource management
• Decision-making

Investigation Skills

• Immigration investigations
• Compliance inspections
• Evidence analysis
• Case management
• Risk assessment
• Quality assurance

Legal & Regulatory Skills

• Immigration legislation
• Refugee legislation
• Criminal justice procedures
• Policy implementation
• Regulatory compliance
• Court process management

Administrative Skills

• Report writing
• Statistical analysis
• Operational planning
• Records management
• Documentation management

Communication Skills

• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Presentation skills
• Stakeholder engagement
• Negotiation
• Conflict resolution

Computer Skills

• Computer literacy
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Data analysis and reporting

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and supervisory ability.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound investigation and compliance management skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Diplomacy and professionalism.
• High level of integrity, honesty, and accountability.
• Conflict management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Commitment to public service and regulatory compliance.
• Effective decision-making and sound judgment.
• Ability to manage human, financial, and physical resources efficiently.