Immigration Officer: Inspectorate FS x 1

Immigration Officer: Inspectorate FS x 1

Job Details

• Job Title: Immigration Officer: Inspectorate (X19 Posts)

• Salary: R269,499 – R317,463 per annum (Level 06, basic salary)

• Employment Type: Full-time

• Department: Department of Home Affairs

• Locations: Multiple posts across South Africa, including:

  • Eastern Cape: Cofimvaba, Graaff-Reinet

  • Free State: Zastron, Phuthaditshaba

  • Gauteng: Evaton, Melyn Mall

  • KwaZulu-Natal: Nquthu

  • Limpopo: Nebo, Modjadjiskloof

  • Mpumalanga: Standerton, Kwa-Mhlanga

  • North West: Klerksdorp, Zeerust

  • Northern Cape: De Aar (2), Calvinia, Kimberley

  • Western Cape: Vredendal, Wynberg

 Job Purpose 

The role is focused on enforcing immigration laws, detecting and managing illegal foreigners, and supporting law enforcement operations.

The officer ensures compliance with the Immigration Act, Refugees Act, and other related legislation, including deportations and investigations.

 Minimum Requirements

• Undergraduate qualification (NQF 6) in:

  • Law

  • Public Management / Public Administration

  • Policing / Criminology / Forensics / Criminal Justice

• Basic understanding of:

  • Refugees Act, Immigration Act

  • South African Constitution

  • Public Service Regulatory Framework

• Valid driver’s license (Code B/C1/C/EC1)

• Valid Public Driver Permit (PDP)

• Willingness to travel outside borders and work extended hours

 Key Skills & Competencies

• Liaison and interpersonal skills

• Problem-solving

• Customer orientation

• Planning and organizing

• Strong analytical skills

• Computer literacy

• Written and verbal communication

• Diplomacy, integrity, and honesty

 Key Responsibilities

 Law Enforcement & Compliance

• Enforce the Immigration Act and related legislation

• Detect, trace, detain, and prosecute illegal foreigners

• Conduct inspections and investigations (with/without warrants)

• Process deportations and extensions of detention warrants

• Ensure compliance with permit terms and conditions

 Reporting & Case Management

• Monitor records of all cases and foreigners in the country

• Process evidence and statements for court or departmental cases

• Issue notices and admissions of guilt where applicable

 Stakeholder Engagement & Training

• Participate in law enforcement operations with security cluster agencies

• Provide expert evidence in investigations

• Attend training for advanced knowledge on enforcing immigration legislation

 Administration & Asset Management

• Maintain state property and assets

• Implement departmental policies and procedures

• Monitor resources and operations in assigned areas

 Work Environment & Expectations

• Security and law enforcement setting

• May require travel across borders and extensive hours

• Fieldwork includes inspections, arrests, and court appearances

• Interaction with multiple government and security agencies

 Enquiries (Province-Specific)

• Free State: Ms V. Molefe – (051) 430 0378

• Other provincial contacts provided for Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Northern Cape, Western Cape

 Application Details

• Online: https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za

• Physical Submission (province-specific addresses), e.g.:

  • Free State: 41 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein, 9301

  • Northern Cape: Quantum Leap Building, 69 Du Toitspan Road, Kimberley, 8300

• Applicants must comply with “Directions to Applicants” on the DHA website

 Key Notes

• Multiple posts across South Africa (X19)

• Focused on law enforcement, inspections, investigations, and deportation

• Requires high integrity, vigilance, and willingness to travel

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