Home Affairs Vacancies 2026
Browse the latest Department of Home Affairs vacancies in South Africa. All open DPSA positions at Home Affairs are listed below — from Immigration Officers and Civic Services Clerks to Director-level roles — with closing dates, salary scales, reference numbers, and direct apply links. Updated weekly with each new DPSA circular.
Open Home Affairs Jobs (11 positions)
Cadet Learnership Programme, (Mpumalanga: X6 Posts) Chief Directorate Learning & Development Stipend : R4 500 Per Month Centre : Witbank
Dept. of Home Affairs
Closes 18 Sep
Cadet Learnership Programme (North West: X5 Posts) Chief Directorate Learning & Development Stipend : R4 500 Per Month Centre : Klerksdorp
Dept. of Home Affairs
Closes 18 Sep
Cadet Learnership Programme (Northern Cape: X4 Posts) Chief Directorate Learning & Development Stipend : R4 500 Per Month Centre : Kimberley
Dept. of Home Affairs
Closes 18 Sep
Cadet Learnership Programme (Eastern Cape: X6 Posts) Chief Directorate Learning & Development Stipend : R4 500 Per Month Centre : King Williams Town
Dept. of Home Affairs
Closes 18 Sep
Cadet Learnership Programme (Gauteng: X5 Posts) Chief Directorate Learning & Development Stipend : R4 500 Per Month Centre : Krugersdorp
Dept. of Home Affairs
Closes 18 Sep
Cadet Learnership Programme, (Free State: X5 Posts) Chief Directorate Learning & Development Stipend : R4 500 Per Month Centre : Bloemfontein
Dept. of Home Affairs
Closes 18 Sep
Cadet Learnership Programme, (Western Cape: X6 Posts) Chief Directorate Learning & Development Stipend : R4 500 Per Month Centre : Wynberg
Dept. of Home Affairs
Closes 18 Sep
Cadet Learnership Programme, (Kwazulu-Natal: X6 Posts) Chief Directorate Learning & Development Stipend : R4 500 Per Month Centre : Ixopo
Dept. of Home Affairs
Closes 18 Sep
Cadet Learnership Programme (Limpopo: X5 Posts) Chief Directorate Learning & Development Stipend : R4 500 Per Month Centre : Polokwane
Dept. of Home Affairs
Closes 18 Sep
Deputy Director: Appeals
Dept. of Home Affairs
R1 101 468 p.a. · Level 12
Closes 28 Sep
Assistant Director: District Coordination
Dept. of Home Affairs
R487 197 p.a. · Level 9
Closes 28 Sep
How to Apply for Home Affairs Vacancies
All Department of Home Affairs positions advertised through the DPSA require a completed Z83 application form — the 2026 version is mandatory and older forms will be rejected. Applications are not submitted centrally; each job posting specifies its own contact details (postal address, email address, or hand-delivery location) which appear on the individual job page. Click any vacancy above to see the full requirements, closing date, and exact application address. Groco lets you pre-fill your Z83 automatically from your saved profile, cutting your application time to under two minutes.
Common Home Affairs Job Categories
Home Affairs typically advertises positions including:
- Immigration Officer
- Civic Services Clerk
- Civic Services Officer
- Assistant Director
- Deputy Director
Home Affairs Office Locations
The Department of Home Affairs has regional offices and service centres across all nine provinces. Vacancies are regularly advertised for offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Mthatha, Kempton Park and Nigel, among many other locations. Most posts require the successful candidate to be based at a specific regional office — the work location is shown on each individual job listing. Use the province filter on the Groco homepage to browse Home Affairs jobs near you.
Home Affairs Vacancies — Frequently Asked Questions
How often are Home Affairs vacancies posted?
Home Affairs vacancies are advertised in weekly DPSA circulars, usually published on Fridays. Groco updates its listings every Friday when the new circular is released. Create a free account to get email alerts the moment new Home Affairs jobs drop.
What qualifications do I need for Home Affairs jobs?
Requirements vary by role. Entry-level Civic Services Clerk positions typically require Matric (NQF 4 / Grade 12). Immigration Officers and supervisory roles usually require a relevant diploma or degree, plus relevant experience. Each job listing on Groco shows the exact requirements from the DPSA circular, and the Qualify Checker tool tells you whether you meet them.
Do I need to submit a Z83 form?
Yes — a completed Z83 application form is mandatory for all DPSA positions, including Home Affairs jobs. The 2026 version of the form must be used — older versions will be rejected. Groco pre-fills your Z83 automatically from your saved profile, so you only fill it in once.
Where do I send my Home Affairs application?
Each Home Affairs vacancy has its own application address listed in the job posting — there is no central applications inbox. Some posts require hand delivery to a specific regional office; others accept postal or email applications. Always follow the instructions in the circular for the specific post you are applying for. The application address is shown on each individual job page on Groco.
Are Home Affairs jobs only in Pretoria?
No — the Department of Home Affairs has offices in all nine provinces and advertises vacancies across the country. Positions are regularly posted in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Mthatha, Kempton Park, Nigel, and many other towns and cities. Filter by province on Groco to find Home Affairs jobs in your area.
Recently Closed Home Affairs Vacancies
These positions closed in the last 60 days. The job pages remain live for reference — similar posts are usually re-advertised in future circulars.
Don't miss the next Home Affairs circular
Get free email alerts every Friday when new DPSA jobs are posted.
Create free account →