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

IMMIGRATION OFFICER: INSPECTORATE

Department of Home Affairs

Reference number: HRMC 41/26/3a
Salary: R280 278 - R330 162 per annum (Level 6). (A basic salary)
Centre: Mpumalanga: Medium Office: Maphulaneng
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 10 July 2026
Circular: No 22 of 2026

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).

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 Cape: 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

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 9 September 2026.

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