Control Immigration Officer: Inspectorate (24 Positions)

Salary: R413,001 – R486,501 per annum (Salary Level 8)

Available Positions

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Eastern Cape (5 Posts)

• Mthatha Large Office (1)

• Mount Frere Medium Office (1)

• Aliwal North Medium Office (1)

• Mdantsane Medium Office (1)

• Graaff-Reinet Medium Office (1)

Free State (3 Posts)

• Bloemfontein Large Office (1)

• Bethlehem Medium Office (1)

• Kroonstad Medium Office (1)

Limpopo (2 Posts)

• Nebo Medium Office (1)

• Modjadjiskloof Medium Office (1)

Mpumalanga (5 Posts)

• Nelspruit Large Office (1)

• Malelane Medium Office (1)

• Barberton Medium Office (1)

• White River (Nsikazi) Medium Office (1)

• Ermelo Large Office (1)

Northern Cape (4 Posts)

• Kimberley Large Office (1)

• Kuruman Large Office (1)

• Upington Large Office (1)

• Calvinia Medium Office (1)

Western Cape (5 Posts)

• Somerset West Medium Office (1)

• Paarl Large Office (1)

• Mitchell's Plain Medium Office (1)

• Oudtshoorn Medium Office (1)

• George Large Office (1)

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must possess an NQF Level 6 qualification, recognized by SAQA, in one of the following fields:

• Law

• Public Management

• Public Administration

• Policing

• Criminology

• Forensics

• Criminal Justice

Candidates must also have:

• At least 2 years' experience in a law enforcement environment.

• Knowledge of the Immigration Act, Refugees Act, Criminal Procedure Act, relevant regulations, and international treaties.

• Understanding of public service legislation, government structures, and departmental policies.

• A valid Code C1 or Code C driver's licence (Code 10).

• A valid Public Driver Permit (PDP).

• Willingness to travel extensively, including outside South Africa, and work extended hours.

Key Competencies

Successful applicants should demonstrate:

• Excellent customer service and service delivery.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.

• Conflict management skills.

• Planning, organisational and time management abilities.

• Report writing and computer literacy.

• High levels of honesty, integrity, professionalism and patriotism.

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Enforcing the Immigration Act through investigations and compliance monitoring.

• Detecting, tracing, arresting and detaining illegal foreign nationals.

• Investigating offences involving migrant smuggling, human trafficking and fraudulent immigration documents.

• Assisting with corruption-related immigration investigations and other high-profile cases.

• Appearing in criminal, civil and disciplinary proceedings on behalf of the Department.

• Coordinating and monitoring the deportation of undocumented foreign nationals.

• Conducting inspections and compliance operations.

• Promoting legal migration and discouraging illegal immigration.

• Verifying the legal status and documentation of foreign nationals residing in South Africa.

• Working closely with law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders.

• Participating in crime prevention operations, security cluster forums and case management meetings.

• Compiling reports and maintaining accurate operational statistics.

• Operating and maintaining departmental heavy-duty vehicles and official equipment.

• Ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

• Managing human, financial and physical resources within the unit.

• Supervising, coaching and mentoring staff to ensure compliance with legislative and operational requirements.

Enquiries

• Eastern Cape: Mr L Jama – Tel: (043) 642 1846

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

• Limpopo: Mr J Kgole – Tel: (015) 287 2802

• Mpumalanga: Ms N Dlangisa – Tel: (013) 752 2504

• Northern Cape: Mr W Masilonyana – Tel: (053) 807 6725

• Western Cape: Mr M Pienaar – Tel: (021) 488 1409

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the Department of Home Affairs e-Recruitment Portal or delivered to the relevant provincial Department of Home Affairs office.

Provincial application addresses:

• Eastern Cape: 11 Hargreaves Avenue, King William's Town, 5600

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

• Limpopo: 89 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699

• Mpumalanga: 29 Bester Street, Nelspruit, 1200

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

• Western Cape: 4th Floor, Fair Cape Building, 56 Barrack Street, Cape Town, 8000

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