ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: IMMIGRATION SERVICES INSPECTORATE

Department of Home Affairs

Reference number: HRMC 54/26/2b
Salary: R605 742 - R713 535 per annum (Level 10), (an all-inclusive salary package)
Centre: Limpopo: Large Office: Thohoyandou
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Circular: No 26 of 2026

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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 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.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

KwaZulu-Natal: Ms N Ngema Tel No: (033) 845 5003 Limpopo: Mr J Kgole Tel No: (015) 287 2802

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 26 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 24 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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