Control Immigration Officer: Inspectorate (X24 Posts)

Department of Home Affairs

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

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Available Locations

Positions are available across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, and North West Provinces, including offices in Johannesburg, Kempton Park, Alexandra, Heidelberg, Sebokeng, Vryheid, eThekwini, Ugu, Mokopane, Groblersdal, Rustenburg, Klerksdorp, Lichtenburg, Zeerust, and other regional offices.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must possess:

• A qualification at NQF Level 6 in one of the following fields:
  • Law
  • Public Management
  • Public Administration
  • Policing
  • Criminology
  • Forensics
  • Criminal Justice
• Qualification must be recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a law-enforcement environment.
• Knowledge of:
  • Immigration Act
  • Refugees Act
  • Criminal Procedure Act
  • Relevant immigration regulations
  • International treaties and conventions
  • Public Service and Departmental legislative frameworks
• Valid Code C1 or Code C (Code 10) driver's licence.
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP).
• Willingness to travel extensively, including cross-border assignments.
• Ability to work extended and irregular hours when required.

Required Competencies

• Service delivery and customer-focused approach
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Problem-solving and conflict management abilities
• Analytical thinking and decision-making
• Planning, organizing, and time-management skills
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Computer literacy
• High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Supervising and coordinating immigration law-enforcement operations.
• Monitoring investigations involving undocumented foreign nationals.
• Managing the detection, tracing, arrest, and detention of illegal foreigners in accordance with immigration legislation.
• Investigating cases involving human trafficking, migrant smuggling, document fraud, and related offences.
• Assisting with anti-corruption investigations and other high-profile enforcement matters.
• Representing the Department in criminal, civil, and disciplinary proceedings.
• Overseeing deportation processes and ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
• Conducting inspections and compliance operations.
• Promoting legal migration and discouraging unlawful immigration activities.
• Monitoring foreign nationals residing in South Africa and verifying legal documentation.
• Collaborating with law-enforcement agencies and other stakeholders on immigration-related investigations.
• Participating in crime-combating initiatives and security cluster operations.
• Preparing operational reports, statistics, and management information.
• Managing departmental vehicles, equipment, and resources.
• Supervising staff and ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Managing human, physical, and financial resources within the unit.

What the Department Offers

• Competitive government salary package
• Leadership and supervisory experience within immigration enforcement
• Opportunities for professional development and specialized training
• Exposure to national security, border management, and law-enforcement operations
• Career growth within the Department of Home Affairs

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the Department of Home Affairs e-Recruitment system or delivered to the relevant provincial Home Affairs office.

Enquiries

Gauteng: Mr P Mlangeni – (011) 242 9039
KwaZulu-Natal: Ms N Ngema – (033) 845 5003
Limpopo: Mr J Kgole – (015) 287 2802
North West: Mr L Appels – (018) 397 9908 / 9924 / 9922 / 9915

Reference: Control Immigration Officer: Inspectorate (X24 Posts

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