Department of Home Affairs is recruiting Immigration Officer x20 posts

Job Highlights

• Job Opportunity: Immigration Officer – Inspectorate
• Employer: South African Department of Home Affairs
• Positions Available: 20 Immigration Officer: Inspectorate positions

Closing Date for Applications: 06 January 2025

Salary Range: R255,450 – R300,912 per annum (Level 6)

Available Positions by Location

• Eastern Cape: East London (2 Posts)
  Ref No: HRMC 46/24/10a
• Free State:
  • Bloemfontein (1 Post)
    Ref No: HRMC 46/24/10b
  • Thaba Nchu (1 Post)
    Ref No: HRMC 46/24/10c
• Gauteng: Soweto (2 Posts)
  Ref No: HRMC 46/24/10d
• Head Office: Lindela Holding Facility (2 Posts)
  Ref No: HRMC 46/24/10e
• KwaZulu-Natal: Ethekwini (2 Posts)
  Ref No: HRMC 46/24/10f
• Limpopo: Polokwane (2 Posts)
  Ref No: HRMC 46/24/10g
• Mpumalanga:
  • Emalahleni (1 Post)
    Ref No: HRMC 46/24/10h
  • Belfast (1 Post)
    Ref No: HRMC 46/24/10i
• Northern Cape: Upington (2 Posts)
  Ref No: HRMC 46/24/10j
• North West: Brits (2 Posts)
  Ref No: HRMC 46/24/10k
• Western Cape: Cape Town (2 Posts)
  Ref No: HRMC 46/24/10l

Requirements

• Qualification in Law, Public Management, Public Administration, Policing, Criminology, Forensics, or Criminal Justice (NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA)
• Basic understanding of the Refugee Act and Immigration Act
• Knowledge of relevant public service and Departmental Legislative Frameworks
• Valid driver’s license (Code EC) and Public Driver Permit (PDP)
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours

Skills and Competencies Needed

• Client orientation and customer focus
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and conflict management
• Planning and organizing
• Telephone etiquette
• Analytical skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Diplomacy
• Computer literacy
• Patriotism, Honesty, and Integrity

Duties

• Implementing Immigration Services processes and compliance
• Effective enforcement of the Immigration Act
• Detecting, tracing, detaining, and prosecuting illegal foreigners
• Supporting law enforcement investigations and anti-corruption cases
• Conducting investigations of transgressions of immigration and refugee laws
• Monitoring illegal foreign residents and conducting deportation processes
• Managing state property and resources efficiently
• Implementing policies and procedures

How to Apply

• Applications must be submitted online at DHA eRecruitment or sent to the appropriate postal address for your region.
• Include a fully completed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021), a comprehensive CV, a copy of your valid driver’s license, and a PDP if required.
• Shortlisted candidates must provide additional documentation including ID, qualifications, and current earnings.

Important Contacts for Enquiries by Location:

• Eastern Cape: Mr. L Jama: (043) 604 6417
• Free State: Ms. V Molefe: (051) 410 3912
• Gauteng: Mr. P Mlangeni: (011) 242 9039 / 066 478 4043
• Head Office: Ms. B Kabinde: (012) 406 4239
• KwaZulu-Natal: Ms. N Ngema: (033) 845 5003
• Limpopo: Mr. J Kgole: (015) 287 2802
• Mpumalanga: Ms. N Dlangisa: (013) 752 2504
• Northern Cape: Ms. S Botha: (053) 807 6700
• North West: Mr. L Appels: (018) 397 9908 / 9924 / 9922 / 9915
• Western Cape: Mr. M Pienaar: (021) 488 1409

Note: Preference may be given to locally based candidates and applications from eligible interns and learners of the Department. Candidates will undergo checks and an interview process.