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Immigration Officer: Inspectorate (X10 Posts)

Department of Home Affairs
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Medium Office: Eshowe Ref No: HRMC 54/26/7a (X1 Post), NationalR280 278 - R330 162 per annum (Level 06), (a basic salary)AdminCloses 7 August 2026

About this role

POST 26/89 : IMMIGRATION OFFICER: INSPECTORATE (X10 POSTS)

SALARY : R280 278 - R330 162 per annum (Level 06), (a basic salary)

CENTRE : Kwa-Zulu Natal: Medium Office: Eshowe Ref No: HRMC 54/26/7a (X1 Post)

Kwa-Zulu Natal: Large Office: Ethekwini Ref No: HRMC 54/26/7b (X3 Posts)

Kwa-Zulu Natal: Medium Office: Ingwavuma Ref No: HRMC 54/26/7c (X1 Post)

Kwa-Zulu Natal: Medium Office: Ixopo Ref No: HRMC 54/26/7d (X1 Post)

Kwa-Zulu Natal: Large Office: Ugu Ref No: HRMC 54/26/7e (X1 Post)

Kwa-Zulu Natal: Large Office: Umgungundlovu Ref No: HRMC 54/26/7f (X1

Post)

Kwa-Zulu Natal: Large Office: Pongola Ref No: HRMC 54/26/7g (X1 Post)

Kwa-Zulu Natal: Large Office: Paulpietersburg Ref No: HRMC 54/26/7h (X1

Post)

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

Administration, Policing Criminology, Forensics or Criminal Justice at NQF

level 6 as recognised by SAQA is required. Basic understanding of the

Refugees Act and Immigration Act. Basic understanding of South African

Constitution. Basic understanding the Immigration Act. Basic understanding

Public Service 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. Computer Literacy. Written and verbal

communication. Diplomacy. Patriotic, Honesty and Integrity.

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

specific tasks: Effective enforcement of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002 as

amended and other Legislation. Detect, trace, detain and prosecute illegal

foreigners within the country. Process the deportation of illegal foreigners out

of the country to their country of origin. Provide support on law enforcement

investigations and anti-corruption cases. Conduct inspections in loco with or

without warrant as allowed by law. Conduct investigations on any

transgressions of the Immigration Act, 2002, the Refugee Act, 1998 or other

departmental legislation. Enable prosecutions of transgressions of

departmental legislation and the Criminal Procedure Act. Issue notices to

appear in front of the Director–General to transgressors. Process and present

evidence in court and Departmental cases. Issue admission of guilt to fines to

transgressors. Conduct interviews and investigation of foreigners who are

suspected to be illegal in the transgressors. Process the application and the

extensions of detention warrants. Monitor the records of all cases. Monitor the

influx of foreigners residing in the country with no legal documentation.

Implement incidental matters ensure that the identity of illegal foreigner who

are arrested, detained or convicted. Conduct arrests and deporting of illegal

foreigners who are unwilling to leave the country voluntarily. Participate in

training session that will enable advanced knowledge and understanding in

detecting illegal foreigners in line with Immigration Act.No13 of 2002 as

amended and enforcing departmental legislation. Ensure compliance with the

terms and conditions of permits. Participate in the processing of illegal

foreigners for deportation to their country of origin. Participate in law

enforcement operations with other security cluster agencies. Provide expert

evidence and statement to support law enforcement and crime combatting

investigation efforts that require departmental evidence. Participate in regular

training and personal development to be able to undertake the tasks as an

effective law enforcement peace office. Conduct deportation processes and

keep records of foreigners (legal and illegal) in the country. Safe keep, maintain

and manage state properties and assets. Implement policies and procedures

in line with the approved Framework. Monitor individual resources (Physical).

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.

ANNEXURE J

Requirements

An undergraduate qualification in Law, Public Management, Public Administration, Policing Criminology, Forensics or Criminal Justice at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA is required. Basic understanding of the Refugees Act and Immigration Act. Basic understanding of South African Constitution. Basic understanding the Immigration Act. Basic understanding Public Service 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. Computer Literacy. Written and verbal communication. Diplomacy. Patriotic, Honesty and Integrity.

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Effective enforcement of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002 as amended and other Legislation. Detect, trace, detain and prosecute illegal foreigners within the country. Process the deportation of illegal foreigners out of the country to their country of origin. Provide support on law enforcement investigations and anti-corruption cases. Conduct inspections in loco with or without warrant as allowed by law. Conduct investigations on any transgressions of the Immigration Act, 2002, the Refugee Act, 1998 or other departmental legislation. Enable prosecutions of transgressions of departmental legislation and the Criminal Procedure Act. Issue notices to appear in front of the Director–General to transgressors. Process and present evidence in court and Departmental cases. Issue admission of guilt to fines to transgressors. Conduct interviews and investigation of foreigners who are suspected to be illegal in the transgressors. Process the application and the extensions of detention warrants. Monitor the records of all cases. Monitor the influx of foreigners residing in the country with no legal documentation. Implement incidental matters ensure that the identity of illegal foreigner who are arrested, detained or convicted. Conduct arrests and deporting of illegal foreigners who are unwilling to leave the country voluntarily. Participate in training session that will enable advanced knowledge and understanding in detecting illegal foreigners in line with Immigration Act.No13 of 2002 as amended and enforcing departmental legislation. Ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of permits. Participate in the processing of illegal foreigners for deportation to their country of origin. Participate in law enforcement operations with other security cluster agencies. Provide expert evidence and statement to support law enforcement and crime combatting investigation efforts that require departmental evidence. Participate in regular training and personal development to be able to undertake the tasks as an effective law enforcement peace office. Conduct deportation processes and keep records of foreigners (legal and illegal) in the country. Safe keep, maintain and manage state properties and assets. Implement policies and procedures in line with the approved Framework. Monitor individual resources (Physical).