The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) invites qualified South Africans to apply for Immigration Officer: Inspectorate (X19 Posts) across multiple provinces in South Africa.
Application Closing Date: 20 March 2026
Job Location: Various Provinces in South Africa
This recruitment drive forms part of government efforts to strengthen immigration enforcement and border management across the country. Successful candidates will help enforce the Immigration Act and Refugees Act, assist with investigations, and support law enforcement operations related to illegal immigration.
The positions are advertised under DPSA Circular 08 of 2026.
Immigration Officer Vacancies 2026
Position: Immigration Officer: Inspectorate (X19 Posts)
Salary: R269 499 – R317 463 per annum (Level 06)
These positions are available in the following provinces and offices:
Eastern Cape
- Cofimvaba – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11a (1 Post)
- Graaff-Reinet – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11b (1 Post)
Free State
- Zastron – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11c (1 Post)
- Phuthaditshaba – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11d (1 Post)
Gauteng
- Evaton – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11e (1 Post)
- Melyn Mall – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11f (1 Post)
KwaZulu-Natal
- Nquthu – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11g (1 Post)
Limpopo
- Nebo – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11h (1 Post)
- Modjadjiskloof – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11i (1 Post)
Mpumalanga
- Standerton – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11j (1 Post)
- Kwa-Mhlanga – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11k (1 Post)
North West
- Klerksdorp – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11l (1 Post)
- Zeerust – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11m (1 Post)
Northern Cape
- De Aar – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11n (2 Posts)
- Calvinia – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11o (1 Post)
- Kimberley – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11p (1 Post)
Western Cape
- Vredendal – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11q (1 Post)
- Wynberg – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/11r (1 Post)
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) in one of the following fields:
- Law
- Public Management
- Public Administration
- Policing
- Criminology
- Forensics
- Criminal Justice
- Knowledge of:
- Immigration Act
- Refugees Act
- 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 borders and work extended hours
Required Skills and Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Customer service orientation
- Planning and organising skills
- Computer literacy
- Written and verbal communication
- Diplomacy and interpersonal skills
- Integrity, honesty and patriotism
Key Duties of Immigration Officers
Immigration Officers will be responsible for enforcing immigration legislation and ensuring compliance across South Africa.
Key duties include:
- Enforcing the Immigration Act (Act 13 of 2002) and related legislation
- Detecting, tracing, and detaining illegal foreigners
- Processing deportations to countries of origin
- Conducting law enforcement investigations and inspections
- Participating in anti-corruption and crime combatting operations
- Preparing evidence and statements for court proceedings
- Issuing fines and notices to appear before the Director-General
- Monitoring immigration records and cases
- Participating in joint security cluster operations
- Ensuring compliance with immigration permits and conditions
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the Department of Home Affairs eRecruitment system.
Click here to apply for Department of Home Affairs Immigration Officer Vacancies 2026:
https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za
Application Addresses
If submitting applications manually, send them to the following provincial offices:
Eastern Cape
11 Hargreaves Avenue
King William’s Town
5600
Free State
41 Charlotte Maxeke Street
Bloemfontein
9301
Gauteng
3rd Floor, Mineralia Building
Corner De Beer and De Korte Street
Limpopo
89 Biccard Street
Polokwane
0699
Mpumalanga
29 Bester Street
Nelspruit
1200
Northern Cape
Quantum Leap Building
69 Du Toitspan Road
Kimberley
8300
North West
Corner Sheppard and Carrington Street
Mafikeng
2745
KwaZulu-Natal
181 Church Street
Pietermaritzburg
3209
Western Cape
4th Floor Fair Cape Building
56 Barrack Street
Cape Town
8000
Applicants must submit:
- A fully completed New Z83 Application Form (effective 1 January 2021)
- A comprehensive CV with employment history (including start and end dates)
- Details of at least two contactable references
Applications can also be submitted to provincial offices if applying manually.
Enquiries
- Eastern Cape: Mr L Jama – (043) 604 6417
- Free State: Ms V Molefe – (051) 430 0378
- Gauteng: Mr P Mlangeni – (011) 242 9039
- Head Office: Ms B Kabinde – (012) 406 4239
- KwaZulu-Natal: Ms N Ngema – (033) 845 5003
- Limpopo: Mr J Kgole – (015) 287 2802
- Mpumalanga: Ms N Dlangisa – (013) 752 2504
- Northern Cape: Mr W Masilonyana – (053) 807 6725
- North West: Mr L Appels – (018) 397 9908
- Western Cape: Mr M Pienaar – (021) 488 1409