Department of Home Affairs Immigration Officers 2026 - Available Now!

JOB OVERVIEW

Salary Range: R269499 – R317463
Salary Level: Level 6
Centre / Office Name: Provincial Manager’s Office, Western Cape
Enquiries: Michael Pienaar – 0828872444
Email: Michael.Pienaar@dha.gov.za
Publication Date: 2026-03-06
Closing Date: 2026-03-20
Reference Number: HRMC 6/26/11r

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Requirements

An undergraduate qualification in Law, Public Management / Public Administration / Policing Criminology / Forensics / 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.

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 No.13 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).