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Assistant Director: Immigration Services Inspectorate (X2

Department of Home Affairs
KwaZulu-Natal: Large Office: Uthungulu Ref No: HRMC 54/26/2a (X1 Post), NationalTemporaryR605 742 - R713 535 per annum (Level 10), (an all-inclusive salary package)LegalCloses 7 August 2026

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POST 26/84 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: IMMIGRATION SERVICES INSPECTORATE (X2

SALARY : R605 742 - R713 535 per annum (Level 10), (an all-inclusive salary package)

CENTRE : KwaZulu-Natal: Large Office: Uthungulu Ref No: HRMC 54/26/2a (X1 Post)

Limpopo: Large Office: Thohoyandou Ref No: HRMC 54/26/2b (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Law, Public Management, Public

Administration, LLB, Policing, Criminology, Forensics, Paralegal, Criminal

Justice at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 3 years’

supervisory experience in a law enforcement, Legal or Security environment is

required. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework. Knowledge

of Refugee Act and Immigration Act. Knowledge and understanding of all Acts

administered by the Department. Knowledge and understanding of Criminal

Prosecution Act. Knowledge of International treaties. Knowledge of the South

African Constitution. Knowledge of Human Resource Regulatory Framework.

A valid driver’s license (Code B/C1/C/ EC1). Valid Public Driver Permit (PDP).

Willingness to travel outside the borders and work extended hours. Required

skills and competencies: Liaison and interpersonal skills. Problem Solving

Skills. Customer orientation. Planning and Organising. Strong Analytical Skills.

Written and verbal communication. Diplomacy. Accountability. Conflict

management and resolution. Analytical skills. Communication Skills. Computer

Literacy. Patriotism, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following

specific tasks: Manage Inspectorate operations management within the

Office/district. Provide advice and recommendation on immigration

transgression cases to the office/region/district. Represent the department on

security cluster forums. Ensure effective investigations of transgressions of the

DHA legislation. Review quality management (investigation) reports and take

corrective action where required and provide necessary support and

leadership to immigration officials under his/her chain of command. Develop

quality assurance and data quality strategies and actions. Monitor statistics of

inspections/investigations within the office/district/Region. Analyse trends and

communicate the information to the Office Manager. Advise the office manager,

District Manager Operations and Provincial Manager on immigration matters.

Liaise with Central law enforcement regarding priority and high profile cases,

Liaise and provide support to Counter Corruption on cases that involve their

mandate and immigration matters. Liaise with law enforcement agencies and

other relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth and effective processing of

cases identified in the Region Assistant Director: Immigration Services

Inspectorate Page 3 of 8. Liaise with deportation unit to effect deportations and

oversee the effective, humane and speedy deportation of cases from the

office/district/region. Coordinate information and assist with regards to the

investigation of issuing of temporary residence permits/permanent residence

permits. Oversee Court cases involving the office/district/region. Provide

effective oversight and management of Immigration functions within the

office/district/region and Provide investigative support to Civic services.

Develop and implementation of policies, procedures, directives, acts and

regulations. Ensure effective risk and compliance management. Ensure

effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources

within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with

regulatory requirements.

ENQUIRIES : KwaZulu-Natal: Ms N Ngema Tel No: (033) 845 5003

Limpopo: Mr J Kgole Tel No: (015) 287 2802

APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be

submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or sent to the correct

address specified as follows:

KwaZulu-Natal: Physical address: 181 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg 3209

Limpopo: Physical Address: 89 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699

Requirements

An undergraduate qualification in Law, Public Management, Public Administration, LLB, Policing, Criminology, Forensics, Paralegal, Criminal Justice at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in a law enforcement, Legal or Security environment is required. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework. Knowledge of Refugee Act and Immigration Act. Knowledge and understanding of all Acts administered by the Department. Knowledge and understanding of Criminal Prosecution Act. Knowledge of International treaties. Knowledge of the South African Constitution. Knowledge of Human Resource Regulatory Framework. A valid driver’s license (Code B/C1/C/ EC1). Valid Public Driver Permit (PDP). Willingness to travel outside the borders and work extended hours. Required skills and competencies: Liaison and interpersonal skills. Problem Solving Skills. Customer orientation. Planning and Organising. Strong Analytical Skills. Written and verbal communication. Diplomacy. Accountability. Conflict management and resolution. Analytical skills. Communication Skills. Computer Literacy. Patriotism, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Manage Inspectorate operations management within the Office/district. Provide advice and recommendation on immigration transgression cases to the office/region/district. Represent the department on security cluster forums. Ensure effective investigations of transgressions of the DHA legislation. Review quality management (investigation) reports and take corrective action where required and provide necessary support and leadership to immigration officials under his/her chain of command. Develop quality assurance and data quality strategies and actions. Monitor statistics of inspections/investigations within the office/district/Region. Analyse trends and communicate the information to the Office Manager. Advise the office manager, District Manager Operations and Provincial Manager on immigration matters. Liaise with Central law enforcement regarding priority and high profile cases, Liaise and provide support to Counter Corruption on cases that involve their mandate and immigration matters. Liaise with law enforcement agencies and other relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth and effective processing of cases identified in the Region Assistant Director: Immigration Services Inspectorate Page 3 of 8. Liaise with deportation unit to effect deportations and oversee the effective, humane and speedy deportation of cases from the office/district/region. Coordinate information and assist with regards to the investigation of issuing of temporary residence permits/permanent residence permits. Oversee Court cases involving the office/district/region. Provide effective oversight and management of Immigration functions within the office/district/region and Provide investigative support to Civic services. Develop and implementation of policies, procedures, directives, acts and regulations. Ensure effective risk and compliance management. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.