Immigration Officer: Inspectorate (X10 Posts)

Employer: Department of Home Affairs
Position: Immigration Officer: Inspectorate
Reference Numbers: Various (See locations below)
Salary: R280,278 – R330,162 per annum (Level 6 – Basic Salary)

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Available Posts

The Department of Home Affairs is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for 10 Immigration Officer: Inspectorate vacancies available across KwaZulu-Natal.

Duty Stations

• Eshowe Medium Office – Ref No: HRMC 54/26/7a (1 Post)
• Ethekwini Large Office – Ref No: HRMC 54/26/7b (3 Posts)
• Ingwavuma Medium Office – Ref No: HRMC 54/26/7c (1 Post)
• Ixopo Medium Office – Ref No: HRMC 54/26/7d (1 Post)
• Ugu Large Office – Ref No: HRMC 54/26/7e (1 Post)
• Umgungundlovu Large Office – Ref No: HRMC 54/26/7f (1 Post)
• Pongola Large Office – Ref No: HRMC 54/26/7g (1 Post)
• Paulpietersburg Large Office – Ref No: HRMC 54/26/7h (1 Post)

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must possess:

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) recognised by SAQA in one of the following fields:
  • Law
  • Public Management
  • Public Administration
  • Policing
  • Criminology
  • Forensics
  • Criminal Justice
• Basic knowledge of:
  • The Immigration Act
  • The Refugees Act
  • The Constitution of South Africa
  • Public Service legislation and regulatory framework
• A valid Code B, C1, C or EC1 driver's licence
• A valid Public Driving Permit (PDP)
• Willingness to travel, including outside South Africa where required
• Ability to work extended hours when operationally required

Skills and Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Customer service orientation
• Planning and organisational abilities
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Computer literacy
• Diplomacy and professionalism
• Honesty, integrity and patriotism

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Enforcing the Immigration Act, Refugees Act and other applicable legislation.
• Detecting, tracing, apprehending and processing illegal foreigners.
• Facilitating the detention and deportation of undocumented foreign nationals.
• Conducting inspections and investigations into immigration-related offences.
• Supporting law enforcement agencies during investigations and anti-corruption operations.
• Preparing and presenting evidence in court proceedings and departmental hearings.
• Issuing notices, fines and other legal documentation where applicable.
• Conducting interviews with individuals suspected of violating immigration laws.
• Processing detention warrants and monitoring case records.
• Monitoring undocumented migration within South Africa.
• Verifying the identity of detained or convicted foreign nationals.
• Participating in deportation processes and ensuring compliance with immigration permits.
• Assisting with joint operations alongside other law enforcement and security agencies.
• Providing expert evidence to support criminal investigations.
• Maintaining accurate records of legal and illegal foreign nationals.
• Safeguarding departmental assets and implementing approved operational policies and procedures.
• Participating in ongoing training to strengthen law enforcement knowledge and operational effectiveness.

Enquiries

KwaZulu-Natal:
Ms N. Ngema
Tel: (033) 845 5003

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted either:

• Online: https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za
• Hand Delivery: Department of Home Affairs, 181 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3209

Applicants should ensure they quote the correct reference number for the post and location they are applying for. Only applications submitted in accordance with the Department's application instructions will be considered.