POST 04/16 : Control Immigration Officer: Inspectorate (X10 POSTS)
(This is a re-advertisement, Candidates who have previously applied, and are still interested, are
kindly requested to re-apply)
SALARY : R376 413 – R443 403 per annum (Level 08). A basic salary package
CENTRE : Eastern Cape: Large Office: East London Ref No: HRMC 4/25/1a (X1 Post)
Free State: Medium Office: Kroonstad Ref No: HRMC 4/25/1b (X1 Post)
Gauteng: Large Office: Soweto Ref No: HRMC 4/25/1c (X1 Post)
Head Office: Lindela Holding Facility Ref No: HRMC 4/25/1d (X1 Post)
KwaZulu-Natal: Large Office: Ethekwini Ref No: HRMC 4/25/1e (X1 Post)
Limpopo: Large Office: Polokwane Ref No: HRMC 4/25/1f (X1 Post)
Mpumalanga: Large Office: Emalahleni Ref No: HRMC 4/25/1g (X1 Post)
Northern Cape: Large Office: Upington Ref No: HRMC 4/25/1h (X1 Post)
North West: Medium Office: Brits Ref No: HRMC 4/25/1i (X1 Post)
Western Cape: Large Office: Cape Town Ref No: HRMC 4/25/1j (X1 Post)
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.
ENQUIRIES : Eastern Cape: Mr L Jama Tel No: (043) 604 6417
Free State: Ms V Molefe Tel No: (051) 410 3912
Gauteng: Mr P Mlangeni Tel No: (011) 242 9039 / 066 478 3254
Head Office: Ms S Maswanganyi Tel No: (012) 406 4236
KwaZulu-Natal: Ms N Ngema Tel No: (033) 845 5003
Limpopo: Mr J Kgole Tel No: (015) 287 2802
Mpumalanga: Ms N Dlangisa Tel No: (013) 752 2504
Northern Cape: Ms S Botha Tel No: (053) 807 6700
North West: Mr L Appels Tel No: (018) 397 9908 / 9924 / 9922 / 9915
Western Cape: Mr M Pienaar Tel No: (021) 488 1409
NOTE : Accompanied by a fully completed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1
January 2021), obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za and a comprehensive CV, (citing the start and
end date (dd/mm/yy), job title, duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to
be considered, as well as the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent
as possible)); as well as a copy of the applicant’s valid driver’s licence and PDP (if specified as a
job requirement). Shortlisted candidates are required to submit a copy of their ID document,
relevant educational qualifications / RPL certificates / Academic Transcripts of completed
qualifications, and details of current earnings (latest salary advice). Furthermore, applicants who
possess (a) foreign qualification(s), will be required to submit the evaluated results of such
qualifications, as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), by a specified
date, and will be subjected to an interview, various relevant tests and assessment, and
employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, employment references
including verification of exit reasons, and conducting business with State). In the filling of entrylevel positions, preference may be given to locally based candidates on grounds of affordability,
as well as this Department’s Interns and Learners who have successfully completed their
respective skills development programmes and satisfy the inherent requirements of the post.
Once appointed, serving of a prescribed probation period, and obtaining of a security clearance
appropriate to the post, will be required. Correspondence between the Department and
candidates will be limited to shortlisted candidates, only.
CLOSING DATE : 28 February 2025