Immigration Officer: Inspectorate at The Department of Home Affairs

What we do

The Department of Home Affairs offers a multitude of services to the citizens of South Africa, as well as foreigners who wish to visit, work or stay in South Africa. The Departments core functions are:

Civic Service:

•  Maintaining the National Population Register (NPR)
• Managing the birth, mar...
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  Immigration Officer: Inspectorate

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors , Higher National Certificate
  • Experience
  • Location Northern Cape
  • Job Field Legal and Regulatory 

  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 of 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.

  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. Safekeep, 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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  Interested and qualified? Go to The Department of Home Affairs on www.dpsa.gov.za to apply

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