Immigration Officer: Inspectorate (X98 Posts)

Department of Home Affairs

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

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Available Locations

Opportunities are available across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, and North West Provinces, with positions based at various Home Affairs medium and large offices, including Pretoria, Soweto, Randburg, Benoni, Boksburg, Polokwane, Thohoyandou, Rustenburg, Klerksdorp, Durban (eThekwini), Pietermaritzburg, Zululand, Kokstad, and many other locations.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must possess:

• A National Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6) in:

  • Law

  • Public Management

  • Public Administration

  • Policing

  • Criminology

  • Forensics

  • Criminal Justice

• Qualification must be recognized by SAQA.

• Basic knowledge of:

  • Immigration Act, 2002

  • Refugees Act, 1998

  • South African Constitution

  • Public Service legislative framework

• Valid driver's licence (Code B/C1/C/EC1).

• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP).

• Willingness to travel extensively, including cross-border operations.

• Ability to work overtime and irregular hours when required.

Required Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Customer service orientation

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Planning and organisational skills

• Computer literacy

• Professionalism and diplomacy

• Honesty, integrity, and patriotism

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Enforcing the Immigration Act and related legislation.

• Identifying, tracing, arresting, detaining, and processing undocumented foreign nationals.

• Assisting with deportation procedures and coordinating removals to countries of origin.

• Conducting inspections and investigations relating to immigration and refugee matters.

• Supporting law-enforcement operations and anti-corruption investigations.

• Collecting, managing, and presenting evidence for court proceedings.

• Issuing notices, fines, and legal documentation to offenders.

• Monitoring compliance with visa and permit conditions.

• Participating in joint operations with security and law-enforcement agencies.

• Conducting interviews and investigations involving foreign nationals.

• Managing detention warrant applications and related documentation.

• Maintaining accurate case records and reports.

• Safeguarding government assets and ensuring compliance with departmental policies.

• Attending training programmes to enhance immigration enforcement capabilities.

What the Department Offers

• Competitive government salary package

• Career development and specialised law-enforcement training

• Opportunity to contribute to national security and border management

• Exposure to immigration investigations and compliance operations

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: Immigration Officer: Inspectorate (X98 Posts)

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