Immigration Officer: Inspectorate (106 Posts)

Immigration Officer: Inspectorate (106 Posts)

Salary: R280,278 – R330,162 per year (Salary Level 6)

The Department is recruiting 106 Immigration Officers to strengthen immigration law enforcement services across multiple provinces in South Africa.

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Available Positions

Eastern Cape

• Butterworth – 1 Post
• Idutywa – 1 Post
• Peddie – 1 Post
• Mdantsane – 1 Post
• Graaff-Reinet – 1 Post
• Grahamstown – 1 Post
• Motherwell – 1 Post
• Cofimvaba – 1 Post
• Aliwal North – 1 Post
• Engcobo – 1 Post
• Mqanduli – 1 Post
• Libode – 1 Post
• Bizana – 1 Post
• Matatiele – 2 Posts
• Mount Fletcher – 1 Post
• Sterkspruit – 1 Post
• Mthatha – 1 Post
• Qumbu – 1 Post
• East London – 1 Post
• Gqeberha – 2 Posts

Free State

• Botshabelo – 3 Posts
• Thaba Nchu – 2 Posts
• Zastron – 1 Post
• Koffiefontein – 1 Post
• Welkom – 3 Posts
• Bultfontein – 1 Post
• Phuthaditjhaba – 6 Posts
• Bloemfontein
• Harrismith – 1 Post

Limpopo

• Nebo – 1 Post
• Modjadjiskloof

Mpumalanga

• Nelspruit – 4 Posts
• Barberton – 1 Post
• Hazyview – 1 Post
• Mashishing (Lydenburg) – 3 Posts
• Nkomazi – 1 Post
• White River (Nsikazi) – 3 Posts
• Maphulaneng – 1 Post
• Belfast – 1 Post
• Delmas – 1 Post
• Middelburg – 2 Posts
• Mkobolo – 1 Post
• Ermelo – 2 Posts
• Piet Retief – 1 Post
• Secunda – 1 Post
• Volksrust – 1 Post
• Eerstehoek – 1 Post
• Standerton – 1 Post
• Malelane – 1 Post

Northern Cape

• Kimberley – 5 Posts
• Pampierstad – 1 Post
• Jan Kempdorp – 1 Post
• De Aar – 1 Post
• Prieska – 1 Post
• Kuruman – 1 Post
• Upington – 2 Posts
• Postmasburg – 1 Post
• Calvinia – 1 Post

Western Cape

• George – 2 Posts
• Knysna – 2 Posts
• Mossel Bay – 2 Posts
• Beaufort West – 1 Post
• Paarl – 1 Post
• Stellenbosch – 1 Post
• Somerset West – 2 Posts
• Malmesbury – 1 Post
• Khayelitsha – 1 Post
• Bellville – 1 Post
• Cape Town – 1 Post
• Caledon – 3 Posts
• Vredendal – 2 Posts
• Wynberg – 2 Posts

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• An NQF Level 6 qualification recognized by SAQA in one of the following fields:
  • Law
  • Public Management
  • Public Administration
  • Policing
  • Criminology
  • Forensics
  • Criminal Justice
• Basic knowledge of:
  • Immigration Act
  • Refugees Act
  • South African Constitution
  • Public Service legislative framework
• A valid Code B/C1/C/EC1 driver's licence.
• A valid Public Driving Permit (PDP).
• Willingness to travel extensively, including outside South Africa, and work extended hours.

Skills and Competencies

Successful candidates should possess:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Planning and organisational skills
• Customer service orientation
• Computer literacy
• Professionalism, honesty and integrity
• Ability to work diplomatically in sensitive situations

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidates will:

• Enforce the Immigration Act and related legislation.
• Detect, investigate, arrest and process undocumented foreign nationals.
• Coordinate deportation processes and maintain related records.
• Conduct inspections, investigations and compliance operations.
• Prepare evidence and appear in court when required.
• Issue notices, fines and detention warrants.
• Support anti-corruption and law enforcement investigations.
• Monitor compliance with immigration permits and visas.
• Work closely with law enforcement and security agencies.
• Safeguard departmental assets and maintain accurate case records.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Enquiries

• Eastern Cape: Mr L Jama – (043) 642 1846
• Free State: Ms V Molefe – (051) 430 0378
• Limpopo: Mr J Kgole – (015) 287 2802
• Mpumalanga: Ms N Dlangisa – (013) 752 2504
• Northern Cape: Mr W Masilonyana – (053) 807 6725
• Western Cape: Mr M Pienaar – (021) 488 1409

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the Department of Home Affairs eRecruitment portal or delivered to the relevant provincial Department of Home Affairs office.

Application Portal: https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za