The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has announced the recruitment of 98 Immigration Officer: Inspectorate positions across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, and North West provinces. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified South Africans with a background in Law, Public Administration, Public Management, Policing, Criminology, Forensics, or Criminal Justice to build a rewarding career in government law enforcement and immigration services.
Successful candidates will receive an annual salary ranging from R280,278 to R330,162 per annum (Level 06).
Immigration Officer Vacancy Details
Employer: Department of Home Affairs (DHA)
Position: Immigration Officer: Inspectorate
Number of Posts: 98 Posts
Salary: R280,278 – R330,162 per annum (Level 06)
Available Provinces and Posts
Gauteng
Posts are available in:
- Nigel
- Brakpan
- Benoni
- Boksburg
- Kempton Park
- Soweto
- Cresta
- Roodepoort
- Maponya Mall
- Randburg
- Sebokeng
- Vanderbijlpark
- Bronkhorstspruit
- Mamelodi
- Pretoria
- Krugersdorp
- Carletonville
KwaZulu-Natal
Posts are available in:
- Zululand
- Vryheid
- Paulpietersburg
- Ngotshane
- Mbazwana
- Ingwavuma
- Mtubatuba
- Hluhluwe
- Eshowe
- KwaDukuza
- eThekwini
- Prospecton
- Ugu
- uMgungundlovu
- Hanover
- Ixopo
- Mzimkhulu
- Bulwer
- Kokstad
- Amajuba
- Umsinga
- Nqutu
- Ladysmith
- Estcourt
Limpopo
Posts are available in:
- Mankweng
- Molemole
- Sheshego
- Bochum
- Polokwane
- Lebowakgomo
- Mokopane
- Modimolle
- Thabazimbi
- Lephalale
- Jane Furse
- Groblersdal
- Giyani
- Tzaneen
- Phalaborwa
- Sekororo
- Thohoyandou
- Dzanani
- Mutale
- Vuwani
North West
Posts are available in:
- Rustenburg
- Mankwe
- Madikwe
- Klerksdorp
- Potchefstroom
- Ganyesa
- Zeerust
- Mmabatho
- Atamelang
Required Skills and Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Liaison and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Customer orientation
- Planning and organising abilities
- Strong analytical skills
- Computer literacy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Diplomacy
- Honesty and integrity
- Professionalism and patriotism
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Enforcing the Immigration Act, 2002 and related legislation
- Detecting, tracing, detaining and prosecuting illegal foreigners
- Processing deportations and detention warrants
- Conducting inspections and investigations
- Participating in law enforcement operations with security agencies
- Preparing evidence and statements for court proceedings
- Monitoring foreigners residing in South Africa without legal documentation
- Issuing notices and admission of guilt fines to transgressors
- Participating in anti-corruption investigations
- Conducting arrests and deportations of illegal foreigners
- Ensuring compliance with permit conditions
- Managing departmental records, assets and resources
- Participating in training and professional development programmes
Why Apply for These Immigration Officer Jobs?
These positions offer:
- Permanent government employment
- Competitive annual salaries of up to R330,162
- Valuable law enforcement experience
- Opportunities to work alongside security cluster agencies
- Career growth within the Department of Home Affairs
- Exposure to immigration management and border enforcement operations
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must possess:
- An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 recognised by SAQA in one of the following fields:
- Law
- Public Management
- Public Administration
- Policing
- Criminology
- Forensics
- Criminal Justice
- Basic understanding of:
- The Immigration Act
- The Refugees Act
- The South African Constitution
- Public Service Regulatory Framework
- A valid driver’s licence (Code B/C1/C/EC1)
- A valid Public Driver Permit (PDP)
- Willingness to travel outside South Africa’s borders and work extended hours.
How to Apply
Applications must comply with the Department of Home Affairs’ directions to applicants. use Z83 form (Download Z83 form here)
Physical Submission Addresses
Gauteng
3rd Floor, Mineralia Building
Corner De Beer and De Korte Street
Braamfontein, 2017
KwaZulu-Natal
181 Church Street
Pietermaritzburg, 3209
Limpopo
89 Biccard Street
Polokwane, 0699
North West
Corner Sheppard and Carrington Street
Mafikeng, 2745
Apply Online
Applications can be submitted online through the Department of Home Affairs eRecruitment portal:
Enquiries
Gauteng: Mr P Mlangeni – Tel: (011) 242 9039
KwaZulu-Natal: Ms N Ngema – Tel: (033) 845 5003
Limpopo: Mr J Kgole – Tel: (015) 287 2802
North West: Mr L Appels – Tel: (018) 397 9908 / 9924 / 9922 / 9915
Closing date: 12 July 2026
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