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Department of Home Affairs Immigration Officers 2026 – Available Now!

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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).

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