Control Immigration Officer: Inspectorate x24
Job Details
- Job Title: Control Immigration Officer: Inspectorate
- Post Number: POST 22/68
- Employer: Department of Home Affairs
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Number of Positions: 24
- Salary: R413,001 – R486,501 per annum
- Salary Level: Level 8
- Salary Package: Basic salary package
Available Locations
Eastern Cape
- Mthatha – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2a
- Mount Frere – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2b
- Aliwal North – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2c
- Mdantsane – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2d
- Graaff-Reinet – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2e
Free State
- Bloemfontein – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2f
- Bethlehem – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2g
- Kroonstad – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2h
Limpopo
- Nebo – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2i
- Modjadjiskloof – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2j
Mpumalanga
- Mbombela – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2k
- Malelane – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2l
- Barberton – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2m
- White River (Nsikazi) – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2n
- Ermelo – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2o
Northern Cape
- Kimberley – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2p
- Kuruman – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2q
- Upington – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2r
- Calvinia – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2s
Western Cape
- Somerset West – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2t
- Paarl – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2u
- Mitchells Plain – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2v
- Oudtshoorn – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2w
- George – Ref No: HRMC 41/26/2x
Job Description
The Control Immigration Officer: Inspectorate is responsible for enforcing South Africa’s immigration legislation by investigating illegal immigration, monitoring compliance with the Immigration Act, supervising law enforcement activities, coordinating deportations, supporting criminal investigations, and working with law enforcement agencies to combat illegal migration, human trafficking, and immigration-related crimes.
The role also involves appearing in court, conducting inspections, preparing reports, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and ensuring the lawful implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Immigration Law Enforcement
- Enforce the Immigration Act and related legislation.
- Monitor compliance with immigration laws.
- Investigate illegal immigration activities.
- Detect and trace illegal foreigners.
- Arrest and detain illegal foreigners in accordance with the law.
- Conduct immigration inspections.
Investigations
- Investigate immigration transgressions.
- Investigate migrant smuggling.
- Investigate human trafficking cases.
- Investigate fraudulent production of:
- Birth certificates
- Identity documents
- Passports
- Visas
- Residence permits
- Travel documents
- Assist in investigating corruption-related immigration offences.
- Support investigations involving high-profile cases.
Deportation Management
- Monitor deportation processes.
- Coordinate lawful deportation of illegal foreigners.
- Ensure deportations are conducted humanely and efficiently.
- Promote voluntary departures where appropriate.
Court & Legal Support
- Appear in criminal and civil court proceedings.
- Testify in court on behalf of the Department.
- Participate in disciplinary hearings.
- Prepare legal reports and supporting documentation.
Border & Immigration Monitoring
- Monitor the movement and influx of foreign nationals.
- Verify legal immigration documentation.
- Ensure compliance with permits and visas.
- Identify undocumented foreign nationals.
Law Enforcement Coordination
- Liaise with:
- South African Police Service
- Other law enforcement agencies
- Government departments
- Security cluster stakeholders
- Participate in crime prevention operations.
- Attend security cluster forums.
- Participate in case flow management meetings.
Administration & Reporting
- Prepare operational reports.
- Compile statistical reports.
- Maintain investigation records.
- Ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Vehicle & Equipment Management
- Operate heavy-duty departmental vehicles.
- Maintain departmental vehicles.
- Safeguard departmental tools and equipment.
- Ensure compliance with transport policies.
People & Resource Management
- Coach and guide staff.
- Promote compliance with legislation.
- Assist with the management of:
- Human resources
- Financial resources
- Physical resources
Minimum Requirements
Educational Requirements
A SAQA-recognized NQF Level 6 qualification in one of the following:
- Law
- Public Management
- Public Administration
- Policing
- Criminology
- Forensics
- Criminal Justice
Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a law enforcement environment.
Additional Requirements
- Valid Code C1 or Code C (Code 10) driver’s licence.
- Valid Public Driver Permit (PDP).
- Willingness to travel, including outside South Africa.
- Willingness to work extended hours.
Required Knowledge
- Immigration Act.
- Refugees Act.
- Criminal Procedure Act.
- Immigration Regulations.
- International treaties relating to immigration.
- Public Service legislative framework.
- Department of Home Affairs legislation.
- Government structures.
- Law enforcement procedures.
- Investigation processes.
Required Skills
Law Enforcement Skills
- Immigration enforcement
- Criminal investigations
- Arrest procedures
- Detention procedures
- Deportation coordination
- Crime prevention
- Court testimony
- Compliance monitoring
Investigation Skills
- Human trafficking investigations
- Illegal migration investigations
- Fraud investigations
- Evidence gathering
- Case management
- Risk identification
Administrative Skills
- Report writing
- Record keeping
- Statistics compilation
- Documentation management
- Policy implementation
Communication Skills
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- Conflict management
- Interpersonal communication
Technical Skills
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Vehicle operation
- Time management
- Planning and organising
Key Competencies
- Strong law enforcement capability.
- Excellent investigative and analytical skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills.
- Customer service orientation.
- Professional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong report writing ability.
- High level of honesty, integrity, and accountability.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong conflict management and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work effectively with multiple law enforcement agencies.
- Commitment to public safety, regulatory compliance, and service delivery.