POST 26/86 : CONTROL IMMIGRATION OFFICER: INSPECTORATE REF NO: HRMC
SALARY : R413 001 - R486 501 per annum (Level 08), (a basic salary package)
CENTRE : KwaZulu-Natal: Large Office: Ethekwini
REQUIREMENTS : A qualification in Law, Public Management, Public Administration, Policing,
Criminology, Forensics or Criminal Justice at NQF level 6 as recognized by
SAQA. 2 Years’ experience in a law enforcement environment. Knowledge of
the Immigration Act, Refugees Act, Criminal Procedure Act, and relevant
Regulations. Knowledge of International treaties. Knowledge and
understanding of all relevant public service and Departmental Legislative
Frameworks, as well as Government Structures. A valid drivers’ license (Code
C1) or C (Code 10). Valid Public Driver Permit (PDP). Willingness to travel
including outside of the borders of South Africa. Work extended hours.
Required skills and competencies: Service delivery innovation. Client
orientation and customer focus. Excellent interpersonal skills. Problem solving
and conflict management. Analytical skills. Planning, organising and time
management. Good written and verbal communication skills. Report writing.
Computer literacy. Patriotic, Honesty and Integrity.
DUTIES : The successful candidates will be responsible for, amongst others, the
following specific tasks: Provide effective law enforcement, and monitoring of
the investigation of illegal foreigners according to the Immigration Act No 13 of
2002. Supervise, administrate and enforce the detection, tracing, arrest and
detention of illegal foreigners within the Country. Ensure effective investigation
of cases involving smuggling of migrants, human trafficking and illegal mass
production of enabling documents such as birth certificates, travel documents,
permits, Visas, Identity documents and theft of face value documents. Assist in
dealing with illegal migration facilitated by corruption and other high-profile
cases. Appear and testify in court proceedings (both criminal and civil), as well
as disciplinary enquiries on behalf of the Department. Monitor the process of
the deportation of illegal foreigners out of the Country to their country of origin.
Administrate and implement inspections in loco. Assist in the promotion of a
climate in the Country that discourages illegal migration and ensures that illegal
foreigners depart the Country either through deportation or voluntarily, in line
with applicable Acts and Regulations. Monitor the influx of foreigners residing
in the Country and ensure that they have legal documentation. Timeously liaise
with all law enforcement agencies and other relevant institutions on the
verification of the identity of foreigners who contravene the provisions of
applicable Legislation. Administrate the arrest and deportation of illegal
foreigners who are unwilling to leave the Country voluntarily, in a lawful manner.
Assist in crime combatting operations with other law enforcement agencies.
Participate in security cluster forums and case flow management meetings.
Prepare reports and statistics as directed. Operate, maintain and safeguard
the assigned heavy-duty vehicle as well as designated tools of trade, in
accordance with relevant Departmental policy frameworks. Ensure the
implementation of Departmental policies and procedures. Maintain
relationships with various stakeholders (Internal and External). Ensure
effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources
within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on compliance with all regulatory
requirements.
ENQUIRIES : KwaZulu-Natal: Ms N Ngema Tel No: (033) 845 5003
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.