Department of Home Affairs invites suitably qualified South Africans to apply for the Immigration Officer: Inspectorate vacancies 2026.
Vacancy Application Closing Date: 03 July 2026
Vacancy Location: Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and North West, South Africa
Department of Home Affairs Immigration Officer Vacancies 2026
The Department of Home Affairs is recruiting 98 Immigration Officer: Inspectorate posts.
These vacancies are listed under DPSA Circular 21 of 2026 and are suitable for applicants with qualifications in Law, Public Management, Public Administration, Policing, Criminology, Forensics or Criminal Justice.
Successful candidates will be responsible for enforcing immigration legislation, tracing illegal foreigners, processing deportations, supporting investigations and assisting with law enforcement operations.
Vacancy Details
Department: Department of Home Affairs
Post: Immigration Officer: Inspectorate
Post Number: Post 21/140
Number of Posts: 98
Salary: R280 278 – R330 162 per annum, Level 06
Application Method: Online or hand delivery to the correct provincial address
Available Posts and Locations
Gauteng Posts
Medium Office: Nigel
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6a
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Brakpan
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6b
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Benoni
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6c
Number of Posts: 2
Medium Office: Nigel
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6d
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Boksburg
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6e
Number of Posts: 2
Medium Office: Kempton Park
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6f
Number of Posts: 1
Large Office: Soweto
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6g
Number of Posts: 2
Medium Office: Cresta
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6h
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Roodepoort
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6i
Number of Posts: 1
TH: Maponya Mall
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6j
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Randburg
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6k
Number of Posts: 3
Medium Office: Sebokeng
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6l
Number of Posts: 2
Medium Office: Vanderbijlpark
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6m
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Bronkhorstspruit
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6n
Number of Posts: 2
Medium Office: Mamelodi
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6o
Number of Posts: 1
Large Office: Pretoria
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6p
Number of Posts: 3
Medium Office: Krugersdorp
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6q
Number of Posts: 2
Medium Office: Carletonville
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6r
Number of Posts: 2
KwaZulu-Natal Posts
Large Office: Zululand
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6s
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Vryheid
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6t
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Paulpietersburg
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6u
Number of Posts: 1
Large Office: Ngotshane
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6v
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Mbazwana
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6w
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Ingwavuma
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6x
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Mtubatuba
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6y
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Hluhluwe
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6z
Number of Posts: 1
Large Office: Uthungulu
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6aa
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Eshowe
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6ab
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: KwaDukuza
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6ac
Number of Posts: 1
Large Office: Ethekwini
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6ad
Number of Posts: 3
Medium Office: Prospecton
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6ae
Number of Posts: 1
Large Office: Ugu
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6af
Number of Posts: 1
Large Office: Umgungundlovu
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6ag
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Hanover
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6ah
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Ixopo
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6ai
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Mzimkhulu
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6aj
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Bulwer
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6ak
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Kokstad
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6al
Number of Posts: 1
Large Office: Amajuba
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6am
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Umsinga
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6an
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Nqutu
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6ao
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Ladysmith
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6ap
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Escourt
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6aq
Number of Posts: 1
Limpopo Posts
Medium Office: Mankweng
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6ar
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Molemole
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6as
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Seshego
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6at
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Bochum
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6au
Number of Posts: 1
Large Office: Polokwane
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6av
Number of Posts: 2
Medium Office: Lebowakgomo
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6aw
Number of Posts: 1
Large Office: Mokopane
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6ax
Number of Posts: 2
Medium Office: Modimolle
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6ay
Number of Posts: 2
Medium Office: Ipeleng / Thabazimbi
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6az
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Lephalale
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6aaa
Number of Posts: 1
Large Office: Jane Furse
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6aab
Number of Posts: 2
Medium Office: Groblersdal
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6aac
Number of Posts: 1
Large Office: Giyani
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6aad
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Tzaneen
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6aae
Number of Posts: 2
Medium Office: Phalaborwa
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6aaf
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Sekororo
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6aag
Number of Posts: 1
Large Office: Thohoyandou
Reference Number: RMC 38/26/6aah
Number of Posts: 2
Medium Office: Dzanani
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6aai
Number of Posts: 2
Medium Office: Mutale
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6aaj
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Vuwani
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6aak
Number of Posts: 1
North West Posts
Large Office: Rustenburg
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6aal
Number of Posts: 2
Medium Office: Mankwe
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6aam
Number of Posts: 2
Medium Office: Madikwe
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6aan
Number of Posts: 1
Large Office: Klerksdorp
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6aao
Number of Posts: 3
Medium Office: Potchefstroom
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6aap
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Ganyesa
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6aaq
Number of Posts: 1
Medium Office: Zeerust
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6aar
Number of Posts: 1
Large Office: Mmabatho
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6aas
Number of Posts: 3
Medium Office: Atamelang
Reference Number: HRMC 38/26/6aat
Number of Posts: 1
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 recognised by SAQA in one of the following fields:
Law.
Public Management.
Public Administration.
Policing.
Criminology.
Forensics.
Criminal Justice.
Applicants must have a valid driver’s licence, Code B, C1, C or EC1.
Applicants must have a valid Public Driver Permit.
Applicants must be willing to travel outside the borders of South Africa.
Applicants must be willing to work extended hours.
Knowledge Required
Applicants must have a basic understanding of the Refugees Act.
Applicants must have a basic understanding of the Immigration Act.
Applicants must have a basic understanding of the South African Constitution.
Applicants must have a basic understanding of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
Skills and Competencies
Applicants should have the following skills and competencies:
Liaison and interpersonal skills.
Problem solving skills.
Customer orientation.
Planning and organising skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Computer literacy.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Diplomacy.
Honesty and integrity.
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for effective enforcement of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002, as amended, and other relevant legislation.
They will detect, trace, detain and prosecute illegal foreigners within South Africa.
They will also process the deportation of illegal foreigners to their countries of origin.
Inspection and Investigation Duties
Successful candidates will provide support on law enforcement investigations and anti-corruption cases.
They will conduct inspections in loco with or without a warrant as allowed by law.
They will investigate transgressions of the Immigration Act, Refugees Act and other departmental legislation.
They will also enable prosecutions of transgressions under departmental legislation and the Criminal Procedure Act.
Court and Compliance Duties
Successful candidates may issue notices for transgressors to appear before the Director-General.
They will process and present evidence in court and departmental cases.
They may issue admission of guilt fines to transgressors.
They will also conduct interviews and investigations of foreigners suspected to be illegally in the country.
Detention and Deportation Duties
Successful candidates will process applications and extensions of detention warrants.
They will monitor records of all cases.
They will monitor the influx of foreigners residing in South Africa without legal documentation.
They will conduct arrests and deportation processes for illegal foreigners who are unwilling to leave the country voluntarily.
Law Enforcement Support
Successful candidates will participate in training sessions to improve their knowledge of detecting illegal foreigners and enforcing departmental legislation.
They will participate in law enforcement operations with other security cluster agencies.
They will provide expert evidence and statements to support law enforcement and crime-combatting investigations.
They will also keep records of legal and illegal foreigners in South Africa.
Asset and Policy Management
Successful candidates will safeguard, maintain and manage state property and assets.
They will implement policies and procedures in line with the approved framework.
They will also monitor individual physical resources.
How to apply
Click here to apply online for Department of Home Affairs Immigration Officer Vacancies 2026.
Applications may also be submitted to the correct provincial physical address.
Applicants must quote the correct reference number for the office they are applying for.
Application Addresses
Gauteng Applications
Hand deliver to:
Department of Home Affairs
3rd Floor, Mineralia Building
Corner De Beer and De Korte Street
Braamfontein
2017
KwaZulu-Natal Applications
Hand deliver to:
Department of Home Affairs
181 Church Street
Pietermaritzburg
3209
Limpopo Applications
Hand deliver to:
Department of Home Affairs
89 Biccard Street
Polokwane
0699
North West Applications
Hand deliver to:
Department of Home Affairs
Corner Sheppard and Carrington Street
Mafikeng
2745
Enquiries
Gauteng
Contact Person: Mr P Mlangeni
Tel: 011 242 9039
KwaZulu-Natal
Contact Person: Ms N Ngema
Tel: 033 845 5003
Limpopo
Contact Person: Mr J Kgole
Tel: 015 287 2802
North West
Contact Person: Mr L Appels
Tel: 018 397 9908 / 9924 / 9922 / 9915
Important Application Notes
Applicants must apply online or submit applications to the correct provincial physical address.
Applicants must use the correct reference number for the office they are applying for.
Applications must comply with the official directions to applicants.
Incomplete applications or applications submitted to the wrong address may not be considered.
Applicants must ensure that all required documents are submitted before the closing date.
Closing Date
The closing date for Department of Home Affairs Immigration Officer: Inspectorate vacancies must be checked in the official DPSA Circular 21 of 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Final Thoughts
The Department of Home Affairs Immigration Officer vacancies 2026 offer 98 opportunities for suitably qualified applicants in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and North West.
Applicants with qualifications in Law, Public Management, Public Administration, Policing, Criminology, Forensics or Criminal Justice should apply online or hand deliver applications using the correct reference number.