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 (17 positions)
Deputy Director: Provincial Coordination (X5 Posts) This Is A Re-Advertisement, Candidates Who Have Previously Applied, And Are Still Interested, Are Kindly Requested To Re-Apply). Salary : R932 292 - R1 098 195 Per Annum (Level 11), (An All-Inclusive Salary Package) Centre : Provincial Manager’S Office: Easten Cape
Dept. of Home Affairs
R932 292 p.a. · Level 11
Closes 17 Jul
Office Manager
Dept. of Home Affairs
R932 292 p.a. · Level 11
Closes 17 Jul
Senior Legal Administration Officer (Mr-6)
Dept. of Home Affairs
R610 434 p.a.
Closes 17 Jul
Assistant Director: Vetting Officer
Dept. of Home Affairs
R487 197 p.a. · Level 9
Closes 17 Jul
Adjudicator
Dept. of Home Affairs
R413 001 p.a. · Level 8
Closes 17 Jul
Refugee Status Determination Officer,
Dept. of Home Affairs
R413 001 p.a. · Level 8
Closes 17 Jul
Senior Administrative Officer (X2 Posts) Salary : R413 001 - R486 501 Per Annum (Level 08) Centre : Head Office: Tshwane, Directorate: Permit Functional Services
Dept. of Home Affairs
R413 001 p.a. · Level 8
Closes 17 Jul
Director: Monitoring And Evaluation
Dept. of Home Affairs
R1 317 384 p.a. · Level 13
Closes 24 Jul
Chief Administration Clerk
Dept. of Home Affairs
R338 106 p.a. · Level 7
Closes 24 Jul
Director: Finance And Support
Dept. of Home Affairs
R1 317 384 p.a. · Level 13
Closes 24 Jul
Director: Application Processing
Dept. of Home Affairs
R1 317 384 p.a. · Level 13
Closes 24 Jul
Director: Footprint Development And Hospital
Dept. of Home Affairs
R1 317 384 p.a. · Level 13
Closes 24 Jul
Director: Transformation And Gender
Dept. of Home Affairs
R1 317 384 p.a. · Level 13
Closes 24 Jul
Specialist: Vetting
Dept. of Home Affairs
R1 317 384 p.a. · Level 13
Closes 24 Jul
Depuy Director: Parliamentary And Cabinet Support
Dept. of Home Affairs
R932 292 p.a. · Level 11
Closes 24 Jul
District Information Technology Officer (X2 Posts) Salary : R487 197 - R573 897 Per Annum (Level 09), (A Salary Package) Centre : Kwazulu-Natal: Harry Gwala District
Dept. of Home Affairs
R487 197 p.a. · Level 9
Closes 24 Jul
Personnel Practitioner: Conditions Of Service
Dept. of Home Affairs
R338 106 p.a. · Level 7
Closes 24 Jul
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.
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