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  • Posted: Jun 29, 2026
    Deadline: Jul 10, 2026
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  • 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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      Assistant Director: Immigration Services Inspectorate

      REQUIREMENTS :

      • An undergraduate qualification in Law, Public Management, Public Administration, LLB, Policing, Criminology, Forensics, Paralegal, Criminal Justice at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in a law enforcement, Legal or Security environment is required.

      DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks:

      • Manage Inspectorate operations management within the Office/district. Provide advice and recommendation on immigration transgression cases to the office/region/district. Represent the department on security cluster forums. Ensure effective investigations of transgressions of the DHA legislation. Review quality management (investigation)reports and take corrective action where required and provide necessary support and leadership to immigration officials under his/her chain of command. Develop quality assurance and data quality strategies and actions. Monitor statistics of inspections/investigations within the office/district/Region.
      • Analyse trends and communicate the information to the Office Manager. Advise the office manager, District Manager Operations and Provincial Manager on immigration matters. Liaise with Central law enforcement regarding priority and high-profile cases, Liaise and provide support to Counter Corruption on cases that involve their mandate and immigration matters. Liaise with law enforcement agencies and other relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth and effective processing of cases identified in the Region Assistant Director: Immigration Services Inspectorate Page 3 of 8. Liaise with deportation unit to effect deportations and oversee the effective, humane and speedy deportation of cases from the office/district/region.
      • Coordinate information and assist with regards to the investigation of issuing of temporary residence permits/permanent residence permits. Oversee Court cases involving the office/district/region. Provide effective oversight and management of Immigration functions within the office/district/region and provide investigative support to Civic services. Develop and implementation of policies, procedures, directives, acts and regulations. Ensure effective risk and compliance management. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements. 

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      Control Immigration Officer: Inspectorate 

      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.

      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. 

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      Immigration Officer: Inspectorate

      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 the Immigration Act. Basic understanding Public Service Regulatory Framework. A valid driver’s license

      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. 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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      Hospital Clerk

      REQUIREMENTS :

      • Grade 12 as recognised by SAQA. An NQF Level 5 qualification as recognised by SAQA, and / or DHA Qualification: Home Affairs Services (NQF level 5). Understanding of all departmental legislation and prescripts. Basic Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework. Basic knowledge of Batho Pele Principles. Adhere to Standards Operating Procedures for registration of birth and death. A valid drivers’ license.

      DUTIES : The successful candidates will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks:

      • Render birth registration services to clients. Receive notice of birth and relevant supporting documents. Complete DHA 24. Perform online verification of informant or take full set of fingerprints when online verifications are not available. Capture application on the National Population Register. Submit application for quality assurance to supervisor. Confirm informant’s details.
      • Print birth certificate. Sign and issue birth certificate as delegated. The informant signs the register to acknowledge receipt of the birth certificate. Record and maintain a birth occurrence vs. registered births register. Record and register of foreign birth occurrences register. Provide death registration services to clients. Ensure good governance, risk and compliance. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit.

      Method of Application

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

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