This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

CONTROL IMMIGRATION OFFICER: INSPECTORATE

Department of Home Affairs

Reference number: HRMC 41/26/2b
Salary: R413 001 - R486 501 per annum (Level 8) (A basic salary package)
Centre: Eastern Cape: Medium Office: Mount Frere
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 10 July 2026
Circular: No 22 of 2026

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.

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: - Eastern Cape: Physical address: 11 Hargreaves Avenue, King William’s Town, 5600 Free State: Physical Address: 41 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein 9301 Limpopo: Physical Address: 89 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699 Mpumalanga: Physical Address: 29 Bester Street, Nelspruit, 1200 Northern Capel: Physical Address: Quantum Leap Building, 69 Du Toitspan Road, Kimberley, 8300 Western Cape: Physical Address: 4th Floor Fair Cape Building, 56 Barrack Street, Cape Town, 8000 50

Enquiries

Eastern Cape: Mr L Jama, Tel No: (043) 642 1846 Free State: Ms V Molefe, Tel No: (051) 430 0378 Limpopo: Mr J Kgole, Tel No: (015) 287 2802 Mpumalanga: Ms N Dlangisa, Tel No: (013) 752 2504 Northern Cape: Mr W Masilonyana, Tel No: (053) 807 6725 Western Cape: Mr M Pienaar, Tel (021) 488 1409

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 September 2026.

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