DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS Jobs – 21 June

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) seeks to hire patriotic, professional, passionate and talented
individuals to form part of a new leadership team, equipped with the right skills to facilitate the
transformation of Home Affairs into a digital-first, world-class organisation. If you are committed to
delivering on the Medium-Term Development Plan’s priorities through digital transformation, ascribe to
the Department’s shared value set, have what it takes to deliver on the needs of DHA Clients with the
highest levels of dignity, integrity and innovation, and your credentials meet the requirements of any of
the following positions, kindly respond before the closing date. The DHA is a merit-based, equal
opportunity and affirmative action employer. In line with its commitment to promoting representivity, in
the filling of entry-level positions preference may be given to locally based candidates on grounds of
affordability as well as to (unemployed) youth and the DHA’s interns and learners who have successfully
completed their respective skills development programmes. In the filling of all posts, preference may be
afforded to persons with disabilities, and in respect of SMS-level posts, to women. Persons falling in
these categories and who meet the post requirements are preferred.

CLOSING DATE : 03 July 2026

NOTE : Applications must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za sent
to the correct address specified at the bottom of the posts, on or before the
closing date, accompanied by a fully completed Application for Employment
Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021), obtainable at
www.dpsa.gov.za, citing the correct post number and job title, 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), regardless of online or manual submission. Where a valid Driver’s
License and a Professional Driving Permit (PDP) is a requirement, this must
be indicated on the CV. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall
undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to
determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic
requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
Shortlisted candidates will also be required to submit a copy of their ID
document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirement), relevant
educational qualifications / RPL certificates / Academic Transcripts of
completed qualifications, and Acting letters as directed. Furthermore,
applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), are required to submit the
evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the South African
Qualifications Authority (SAQA); will be subjected to an interview, various
relevant tests and assessments, and employment suitability checks (credit,
criminal, citizenship, qualifications, and employment references including
verification of exit reasons, and conducting business with State). 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.
The DHA complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act
No. 4 of 2013). Applicants’ personal information will be used for recruitment
purposes, retained where required for audit, and safeguarded against
unauthorised disclosure, except where legally required. Submission of an
application constitutes consent to such processing.

POST 21/140 : IMMIGRATION OFFICER: INSPECTORATE (X98 POSTS)

SALARY : R280 278 – R330 162 per annum (Level 06)

CENTRE : Gauteng: Medium Office: Nigel Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6a (X1 Post)
Gauteng: Medium Office: Brakpan Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6b (X1 Post)
Gauteng: Medium Office: Benoni Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6c (X2 Posts)
Gauteng: Medium Office: Nigel Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6d (X1 Post)
Gauteng: Medium Office: Boksburg Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6e (X2 Posts)
Gauteng: Medium Office: Kemptonpark Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6f (X1 Post)
Gauteng: Large Office: Soweto Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6g (X2 Posts)
Gauteng: Medium Office: Cresta Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6h (X1 Post)
Gauteng: Medium Office: Roodepoort Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6i (X1 Post)
Gauteng: TH: Maponya Mall Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6j (X1 Post)
Gauteng: Medium Office: Randburg Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6k (X3 Posts)
Gauteng: Medium Office: Sebokeng Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6l (X2 Posts)
Gauteng: Medium Office: Van Der Biljl Park Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6m (X1 Post)
Gauteng: Medium Office: Bronkhorstspruit Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6n (X2 Posts)
Gauteng: Medium Office: Mamelodi Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6o (X1 Post)
Gauteng: Large Office: Pretoria Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6p (X3 Posts)
Gauteng: Medium Office: Krugersdorp Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6q (X2 Posts)
Gauteng: Medium Office: Carletonville Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6r (X2 Posts)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Large Office: Zululand Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6s (X1 Post)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Medium Office: Vryheid Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6t (X1 Post)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Medium Office: Paulpietiersburg Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6u (X1
Post)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Large Office: Ngotshane Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6v (X1 Post)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Medium Office: Mbazwana Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6w (X1 Post)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Medium Office: Ingwavuma Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6x (X1 Post)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Medium Office: Mtubatuba Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6y (X1 Post)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Medium Office: Hluhluwe Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6z (X1 Post)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Large Office: Uthungulu Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6aa (X1 Post)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Medium Office: Eshowe Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6ab (X1 Post)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Medium Office: Kwadukuza Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6ac (X1
Post)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Large Office: Ethekwini Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6ad (X3 Posts)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Medium Office: Prospecton Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6ae (X1
Post)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Large Office: Ugu Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6af (X1 Post)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Large Office: Umgungundlovu Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6ag (X1
Post)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Medium Office: Hanover Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6ah (X1 Post)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Medium Office: Ixopo Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6ai (X1 Post)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Medium Office: Mzimkhulu Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6aj (X1 Post)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Medium Office: Bulwer Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6ak (X1 Post)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Medium Office: Kokstad Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6al (X1 Post)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Large Office: Amajuba Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6am (X1 Post)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Medium Office: Umsinga Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6an (X1 Post)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Medium Office: Nqutu Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6ao (X1 Post)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Medium Office: Ladysmith Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6ap (X1 Post)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Medium Office: Escort Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6aq (X1 Post)
Limpopo: Medium Office: Mankweng Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6ar (X1 Post)
Limpopo: Medium Office: Molemole Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6as (X1 Post)
Limpopo: Medium Office: Sheshego Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6at (X1 Post)
Limpopo: Medium Office: Bochum Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6au (X1 Post)
Limpopo: Large Office: Polokwane Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6av (X2 Posts)
Limpopo: Medium Office: Lebowakgomo Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6aw (X1 Post)
Limpopo: Large Office: Mokopane Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6ax (X2 Posts)
Limpopo: Medium Office: Modimolle Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6ay (X2 Posts)
Limpopo: Medium Office: Ipeleng/Thabazimbi Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6az (X1
Post)
Limpopo: Medium Office: Lephalale Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6aaa (X1 Post)
Limpopo: Large Office: Jane Furse Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6aab (X2 Posts)
Limpopo: Medium Office: Groblersdal Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6aac (X1 Post)
Limpopo: Large Office: Giyani Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6aad (X1 Post)
Limpopo: Medium Office: Tzaneen Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6aae (X2 Posts)
Limpopo: Medium Office: Phalaborwa Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6aaf (X1 Post)
Limpopo: Medium Office: Sekororo Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6aag (X1 Post)
Limpopo: Large Office: Thohoyandou Ref No: RMC 38/26/6aah (X2 Posts)
Limpopo: Medium Office: Dzanani Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6aai (X2 Posts)
Limpopo: Medium Office: Mutale Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6aaj (X1 Post)
Limpopo: Medium Office: Vuwani Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6aak (X1 Post)
North West: Large Office: Rustenburg Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6aal (X2 Posts)
North West: Medium Office: Mankwe Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6aam (X2 Posts)
North West: Medium Office: Madikwe Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6aan (X1 Post)
North West: Large Office: Klerksdorp Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6aao (X3 Posts)
North West: Medium Office: Potchefstroom Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6aap (X1
Post)
North West: Medium Office: Ganyesa Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6aaq (X1 Post)
North West: Medium Office: Zeerust Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6aar (X1 Post)
North West: Large Office: Mmabatho Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6aas (X3 Posts)
North West: Medium Office: Atamelang Ref No: HRMC 38/26/6aat (X1 Post)

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 (Code B/C1/C/
EC1). Valid Public Driver Permit (PDP). Willingness to travel outside the
borders and work extended hours. Required 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.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).

ENQUIRIES : Gauteng: Mr P Mlangeni Tel No: (011) 242 9039
KwaZulu-Natal: Ms N Ngema Tel No: (033) 845 5003
Limpopo: Mr J Kgole Tel No: (015) 287 2802
North West: Mr L Appels Tel No: (018) 397 9908 / 9924 / 9922 / 9915
APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be
submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or sent to the correct
address specified as follows:
Gauteng: Physical Address: 3rd Floor, Mineralia Building, Cnr De Beer and De
Korte Street, Braamfontein, 2017.
KwaZulu-Natal: Physical address: 181 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg 3209.
Limpopo: Physical Address: 89 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699.
North West: Physical Address: Cnr Sheppard and Carrington Street,
Mafikeng, 2745.

POST 21/139 : CONTROL IMMIGRATION OFFICER: INSPECTORATE (X24 POSTS)

SALARY : R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08)

CENTRE : Gauteng: Medium Office: Kemptonpark Ref No: HRMC 38/26/5a (X1 Post)
Gauteng: Large Office: Johannesburg Ref No: HRMC 38/26/5b (X1 Post)
Gauteng: Medium Office: Alexandra Ref No: HRMC 38/26/5c (X1 Post)
Gauteng: Medium Office: Heidelberg Ref No: HRMC 38/26/5d (X1 Post)
Gauteng: Medium Office: Sebokeng Ref No: HRMC 38/26/5e (X1 Post)
Gauteng: Medium Office: Bronkhorstspruit Ref No: HRMC 38/26/5f (X1 Post)
Gauteng: Medium Office: Randfontein Ref No: HRMC 38/26/5g (X1 Post)
KwaZulu-Natal: Medium Office: Vryheid Ref No: HRMC 38/26/5h (X1 Post)
KwaZulu-Natal: Medium Office: Ngotshane Ref No: HRMC 38/26/5i (X1 Post)
KwaZulu-Natal: Large Office: Uthungulu Ref No: HRMC 38/26/5j (X1 Post)
KwaZulu-Natal: Large Office: Ethekwini Ref No: HRMC 38/26/5k (X1 Post)
KwaZulu-Natal: Large Office: Ugu Ref No: HRMC 38/26/5l (X1 Post)
KwaZulu-Natal: Large Office: Umgungundlovu Ref No: HRMC 38/26/5m (X1
Post)
KwaZulu-Natal: Medium Office: Ixopo Ref No: HRMC 38/26/5n (X1 Post)
Limpopo: Medium Office: Molemole Ref No: HRMC 38/26/5o (X1 Post)
Limpopo: Medium Office: Bochum Ref No: HRMC 38/26/5p (X1 Post)
Limpopo: Large Office: Mokopane Ref No: HRMC 38/26/5q (X1 Post)
Limpopo: Medium Office: Vuwani Ref No: HRMC 38/26/5r (X1 Post)
Limpopo: Medium Office: Groblersdal Ref No: HRMC 38/26/5s (X1 Post)
North West: Large Office: Rustenburg Ref No: HRMC 38/26/5t (X1 Post)
North West: Large Office: Klerksdorp Ref No: HRMC 38/26/5u (X2 Posts)
North West: Medium Office: Lichtenburg Ref No: HRMC 38/26/5v (X1 Post)
North West: Medium Office: Zeerust Ref No: HRMC 38/26/5w (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
2003. 
      ENQUIRIES : Gauteng: Mr P Mlangeni Tel No: (011) 242 9039
      KwaZulu-Natal: Ms N Ngema Tel No: (033) 845 5003
      Limpopo: Mr J Kgole Tel No: (015) 287 2802
      North West: Mr L Appels Tel No: (018) 397 9908 / 9924 / 9922 / 9915
      APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be
      submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or sent to the correct
      address specified as follows:
      Gauteng: Physical Address: 3rd Floor, Mineralia Building, Cnr De Beer and De
      Korte Street, Braamfontein, 2017.
      KwaZulu-Natal: Physical address: 181 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3209.
      Limpopo: Physical Address: 89 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699.
      North West: Physical Address: Cnr Sheppard and Carrington Street, Mafikeng,
      2745.

We wish you all the best with your applications