• Department of Home Affairs Cadet Learnership Programme 2026/2027: Matric Required, R4,500 Stipend
• Young South Africans looking for an opportunity to gain workplace experience in the public service can now apply for the Department of Home Affairs Cadet Learnership Programme for 2026/2027.
• The 12-month programme is offered by the Department of Home Affairs in collaboration with PSETA and combines theoretical training with practical workplace experience.
• Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend of R4,500 for the duration of the programme.

The learnership is aimed at unemployed young people who have completed Matric or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification, making this an excellent opportunity for applicants who want to gain practical skills and workplace experience within the Department of Home Affairs.

Home Affairs Cadet Learnership Programme Overview

Employer: Department of Home Affairs
Programme: Cadet Learnership Programme 2026/2027
Chief Directorate: Learning & Development
Duration: 12 months
Stipend: R4,500 per month
Minimum Qualification: National Senior Certificate (Matric) or NQF Level 4 equivalent
Training: National Certificate: Immigration Services
Locations: All nine provinces in South Africa
Closing Date: 18 September 2026 at 16:00

The programme includes both theoretical and practical training and is designed to expose learners to the Department of Home Affairs’ core Immigration Services functions.

Preference may be given to applicants who live close to the office where the learnership position is based.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must have:

• A National Senior Certificate (Matric) or NQF Level 4 equivalent qualification.
• An interest in gaining workplace experience within the public service.
• The ability to participate in a full 12-month learnership programme.

The opportunity is specifically aimed at unemployed youth.

Applicants who previously participated in certain Public Service Youth Development Programmes and who are currently receiving government financial assistance for another youth development programme may not be eligible for consideration.

Successful candidates will also be subjected to pre-employment screening and security checks.

Available Home Affairs Cadet Learnership Locations

Gauteng

Krugersdorp
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/1a
Posts: 1

Benoni
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/1b
Posts: 2

Cresta
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/1c
Posts: 1

Sedibeng
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/1d
Posts: 1

Mamelodi
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/1e
Posts: 2

Application Email: Cadetrecruitmentgp@dha.gov.za

Eastern Cape

King Williams Town
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/2a
Posts: 1

Gqeberha
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/2b
Posts: 1

Libode
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/2c
Posts: 1

Queenstown
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/2d
Posts: 1

East London
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/2e
Posts: 1

Port St John
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/2f
Posts: 1

Application Email: Cadetrecruitmentec@dha.gov.za

North West

Klerksdorp
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/3a
Posts: 4

Mankwe
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/3b
Posts: 1

Application Email: Cadetrecruitmentnw@dha.gov.za

Northern Cape

Kimberley
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/4a
Posts: 2

Galeshewe
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/4b
Posts: 2

Application Email: Cadetrecruitmentnc@dha.gov.za

Mpumalanga

Witbank
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/5a
Posts: 1

Kwa-Mhlanga
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/5b
Posts: 1

Eerstehoek
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/5c
Posts: 1

Standerton
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/5d
Posts: 1

Nelspruit / Mbombela
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/5e
Posts: 1

White River
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/5f
Posts: 1

Application Email: Cadetrecruitmentmp@dha.gov.za

Free State

Bloemfontein
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/6a
Posts: 2

Phuthaditjhaba
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/6b
Posts: 1

Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/6c
Posts: 1

Bethlehem
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/6d
Posts: 1

Application Email: Cadetrecruitmentfs@dha.gov.za

Western Cape

Wynberg
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/7a
Posts: 3

Khayelitsha
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/7b
Posts: 1

Vredendal
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/7c
Posts: 1

George
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/7d
Posts: 1

Application Email: Cadetrecruitmentwc@dha.gov.za

KwaZulu-Natal

Ixopo
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/8a
Posts: 1

New Hanover
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/8b
Posts: 1

Eshowe
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/8c
Posts: 1

Estcourt
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/8d
Posts: 1

Umgeni
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/8e
Posts: 1

Richards Bay
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/8f
Posts: 1

Application Email: Cadetrecruitmentkzn@dha.gov.za

Limpopo

Polokwane
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/9a
Posts: 1

Giyani
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/9b
Posts: 1

Jane Furse
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/9c
Posts: 1

Thohoyandou
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/9d
Posts: 1

Mokopane
Reference Number: HRMC 58/26/9e
Posts: 1

Application Email: Cadetrecruitmentlp@dha.gov.za

Important Note About the Gauteng Posts

The Gauteng heading indicates five posts, while the individual centre allocations listed in the advert add up to seven positions.

Applicants should therefore make sure they use the correct reference number for the centre they are applying for and contact the Department of Home Affairs if clarification is required.

How to Apply for the Home Affairs Cadet Learnership

Applicants must submit a fully completed New Z83 Application for Employment Form together with a comprehensive CV.

Your application should clearly include the correct:

• Post number
• Job title
• Province
• Centre
• Reference number

Your CV should provide relevant employment information where applicable, including start and end dates, job titles, duties performed and reasons for leaving previous employment.

Applicants should also include details of at least two contactable employment references where applicable.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide supporting documents such as their ID and Grade 12 certificate.

Applicants with foreign qualifications may be required to provide SAQA evaluation results.

Provincial Application Email Addresses

Gauteng: Cadetrecruitmentgp@dha.gov.za

Eastern Cape: Cadetrecruitmentec@dha.gov.za

North West: Cadetrecruitmentnw@dha.gov.za

Northern Cape: Cadetrecruitmentnc@dha.gov.za

Mpumalanga: Cadetrecruitmentmp@dha.gov.za

Free State: Cadetrecruitmentfs@dha.gov.za

Western Cape: Cadetrecruitmentwc@dha.gov.za

KwaZulu-Natal: Cadetrecruitmentkzn@dha.gov.za

Limpopo: Cadetrecruitmentlp@dha.gov.za

Applications may also be posted to:

Private Bag X114
Pretoria
0001

Alternatively, applications may be hand-delivered to:

230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street
Pretoria
0001

Closing Date

The closing date for the Department of Home Affairs Cadet Learnership Programme 2026/2027 is 18 September 2026 at 16:00.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline and carefully check that they have used the correct provincial email address and reference number.

Late applications may not be considered.