Cadet Learnership Programme at Department of Home Affairs (Grade 12)

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) invites qualified and ambitious unemployed South African youth to apply for the prestigious Cadet Learnership Programme 2026 / 2027. This 12-month contract opportunity is a flagship Youth Development Empowerment initiative supporting the National Development Plan’s mandate for structured, high-impact youth recruitment schemes. Combining comprehensive theoretical instruction with hands-on experiential learning, this programme positions learners for sustainable and meaningful participation in the South African labour market while delivering vital civic and immigration services to the nation.

Key Responsibilities

During the 12-month learnership, successful cadets will gain exposure to core departmental functions and perform duties including:

• Assisting with the intake, verification, and processing of civic services applications, including birth certificates, identity documents, and passports.

• Providing professional, efficient, and courteous frontline customer service to members of the public at designated local offices.

• Capturing biometric and demographic data accurately into departmental record-keeping and processing systems.

• Supporting general administrative duties, records management, registry filing, and document archiving.

• Adhering strictly to standard operating procedures, data privacy regulations, and departmental service delivery standards.

• Participating actively in all structured theoretical modules and completing required portfolio assessments on schedule.

Why Join the Company

The Department of Home Affairs serves as the custodian of citizen identity and status in South Africa. Joining the DHA Cadet Programme offers:

• A monthly structured stipend for the full duration of the 12-month contract.

• Practical public service experience and formal foundational qualifications.

• Mentorship from seasoned public administration professionals.

• A direct opportunity to contribute positively to national service delivery and community empowerment.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted using the newly approved Z83 application form (Download Z83 PDF / Editable Z83 Form) accompanied by a comprehensive, recently updated CV. Please ensure you clearly indicate the Reference Number, Position Name, and Area/Centre on your application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of identity documents, qualifications, and academic records.

Submit your application to the dedicated email address or postal/physical address corresponding to your chosen province:

• Gauteng:

  • Krugersdorp (Reference: HRMC 58/26/1a),

  • Benoni (Reference: HRMC 58/26/1b),

  • Cresta (Reference: HRMC 58/26/1c),

  • Sedibeng (Reference: HRMC 58/26/1d),

  • Mamelodi (Reference: HRMC 58/26/1e).

  • Send to: Cadetrecruitmentgp@dha.gov.za

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• Eastern Cape:

  • King Williams Town (Reference: HRMC 58/26/2a), Gqeberha (Reference: HRMC 58/26/2b), Libode (Reference: HRMC 58/26/2c)

  • Queenstown (Reference: HRMC 58/26/2d),

  • East London (Reference: HRMC 58/26/2e),

  • Port St John (Reference: HRMC 58/26/2f).

  • Send to: Cadetrecruitmentec@dha.gov.za

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• North West:

  • Klerksdorp (Reference: HRMC 58/26/3a),

  • Mankwe (Reference: HRMC 58/26/3b).

  • Send to: Cadetrecruitmentnw@dha.gov.za

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• Northern Cape:

  • Kimberley (Reference: HRMC 58/26/4a),

  • Galeshewe (Reference: HRMC 58/26/4b).

  • Send to: Cadetrecruitmentnc@dha.gov.za

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• Mpumalanga:

  • Witbank (Reference: HRMC 58/26/5a),

  • Kwa-Mhlanga (Reference: HRMC 58/26/5b),

  • Eerstehoek (Reference: HRMC 58/26/5c),

  • Standerton (Reference: HRMC 58/26/5d),

  • Nelspruit / Mbombela (Reference: HRMC 58/26/5e),

  • White River (Reference: HRMC 58/26/5f).

  • Send to: 📧 Cadetrecruitmentmp@dha.gov.za

• Free State:

  • Bloemfontein (Reference: HRMC 58/26/6a),

  • Phuthaditjhaba (Reference: HRMC 58/26/6b), Ref: HRMC 58/26/6c,

  • Bethlehem (Reference: HRMC 58/26/6d).

  • Send to: Cadetrecruitmentfs@dha.gov.za

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• Western Cape:

  • Wynberg (Reference: HRMC 58/26/7a),

  • Khayelitsha (Reference: HRMC 58/26/7b),

  • Vredendal (Reference: HRMC 58/26/7c),

  • George (Reference: HRMC 58/26/7d).

  • Send to: Cadetrecruitmentwc@dha.gov.za

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• KwaZulu-Natal:

  • Ixopo (Reference: HRMC 58/26/8a),

  • New Hanover (Reference: HRMC 58/26/8b),

  • Eshowe (Reference: HRMC 58/26/8c),

  • Estcourt (Reference: HRMC 58/26/8d),

  • Umgeni (Reference: HRMC 58/26/8e),

  • Richards Bay (Reference: HRMC 58/26/8f).

  • Send to: Cadetrecruitmentkzn@dha.gov.za

• Limpopo:

• Polokwane (Reference: HRMC 58/26/9a),

• Giyani (Reference: HRMC 58/26/9b),

• Jane Furse (Reference: HRMC 58/26/9c),

• Thohoyandou (Reference: HRMC 58/26/9d),

• Mokopane (Reference: HRMC 58/26/9e).

• Send to: Cadetrecruitmentlp@dha.gov.za

Physical / Postal Delivery:

- Post to Private Bag X114,

- Pretoria,

- 0001

or Hand deliver to

-230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street,

-Pretoria,

- 0001.

Salary is estimated based on market research.

• South African citizenship and currently unemployed youth.

• Grade 12 / Matric Certificate or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.

• Good verbal, written communication, and basic administrative skills.

• Basic computer literacy and ability to work with digital capturing systems.

• Willingness to commit to a full-time 12-month theoretical and workplace learning programme.

• Valid South African Identity Document.