The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has opened a new round of Head Office vacancies in Tshwane as part of its push to build a digital-first, world-class organisation. The department says it is seeking committed candidates to help drive transformation and improve service delivery for citizens, residents and visitors.
Applications for the advertised posts close on 27 February 2026, and candidates must apply via the DHA eRecruitment portal. Employment equity (EE) targets apply, with people with disabilities, youth, unemployed graduates and women encouraged to apply.
Closing Date and How to Apply
Closing date: 27 February 2026
Apply online: https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za
Important application note:
Your application must include:
- A fully completed New Z83 form (effective 1 January 2021)
- A comprehensive CV showing start and end dates (dd/mm/yy), job titles, duties and exit reasons for each period of employment
- At least two contactable employment references (most recent where possible)
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified supporting documents later (ID, qualifications, transcripts, driver’s licence where required, and SAQA evaluation for foreign qualifications). DHA also confirms that shortlisted candidates will do two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment.
Featured Posts in This Batch
Below are key posts listed under Annexure G (Department of Home Affairs).
1) Deputy Director: HR Planning Management (Level 11)
Post: 05/250
Ref No: HRMC 1/26/1
Salary: R896 436 – R1 055 958 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Centre: Head Office, Tshwane
What they’re looking for
- NQF6 qualification in HR Management / Public Administration / Public Management
- 3 years’ experience as an Assistant Director
- Strong HR planning knowledge (Public Service Regulations, Skills Development Act, EE plan, HR delegations)
- Project management and workforce analytics ability
- Valid driver’s licence, willing to travel and work extended hours
Key duties
- Coordinate and monitor the Human Resource Plan (HRP)
- Workforce analytics: skills distribution, demographics, capability gaps
- Scenario planning for workforce supply/demand
- HR data integrity and reporting, HR delegations and governance
- Policy development/review and resource management
Enquiries: Ms V Motshegoe (012) 406 4252
Applications: eRecruitment portal or hrrecruitment@dha.gov.za
2) Deputy Director: Labour Relations (Level 11)
Post: 05/251
Ref No: HRMC1/26/2
Salary: R896 436 – R1 055 958 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Centre: Head Office, Tshwane
What they’re looking for
- NQF6 qualification in Labour Relations or HR specialising in Labour Relations
- 3 years’ junior management/Assistant Director experience
- Strong knowledge of public service labour relations, collective bargaining, CCMA/Labour Court processes
- Valid driver’s licence; travel/extended hours; on-call may be required
Key duties
- Coordinate misconduct and disciplinary processes
- Implement arbitration awards and labour court judgments
- Represent DHA in hearings, arbitrations and forums (GPSSBC/PSCBC etc.)
- Manage grievances, disputes, reporting and stakeholder relations with unions
Enquiries: Ms V Motshegoe (012) 406 4252
Applications: eRecruitment portal or hrrecruitment@dha.gov.za
3) Assistant Director: Labour Relations (X2 Posts) (Level 09)
Post: 05/252 (X2)
Ref No: HRMC1/26/3
Salary: R468 459 – R551 823 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Centre: Head Office, Tshwane
What they’re looking for
- NQF6 in Labour Relations / HR specialising in Labour Relations
- 3 years as Labour Relations Officer/Practitioner
- Knowledge of LRA, collective agreements, dispute structures, investigations
- Valid driver’s licence; travel and extended hours
Key duties
- Support discipline and misconduct management, compliance and performance monitoring
- Facilitate grievances and collective bargaining programmes
- Assist with disputes and litigation support (with legal services)
- Draft reports and submissions for internal/external structures
Enquiries: Ms N Mnisi (012) 406 4238
Applications: eRecruitment portal or hrrecruitment@dha.gov.za
4) Case Worker (Refugee Appeals Officer) – RAASA (Level 09)
Post: 05/253
Ref No: HRMC 1/26/4
Salary: R468 459 – R551 823 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Centre: Head Office, Tshwane (RAASA)
Requirements highlight
- NQF6 in Law / Humanities / Social Sciences
- 3 years’ legal environment experience
- Training in country-of-origin information research
- Knowledge of refugee law and drafting
- Valid driver’s licence; travel/extended hours
Key duties
- Drafting and admin support for refugee appeal applications
- Research and analysis, country-of-origin info, profiling/streaming cases
- Reporting, performance statistics and governance processes
Enquiries: Ms B Kabinde (012) 406 4239
Applications: eRecruitment portal or rassarecruitment@dha.gov.za
5) Senior Administrative Officer – SCRA (Level 08)
Post: 05/254
Ref No: HRMC 1/26/5
Salary: R397 116 – R467 790 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Centre: Head Office, Tshwane (SCRA)
Requirements highlight
- NQF6 in Office/Business/Administration Management
- 2 years as Administration Officer/Chief Admin Clerk
- Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, SCM, HR regulatory framework
- Valid driver’s licence; extended hours
Key duties
- Admin support, correspondence, meetings/minutes
- Filing systems, finance/admin reports, budget and cash flow projections
- Claims processing, stakeholder liaison, document flow and compliance
Enquiries: Ms S Maswanganyi (012) 406 4236
Applications: eRecruitment portal or scrarecruitment@dha.gov.za
6) Chief Administration Clerk – RAASA (Level 07)
Post: 05/255
Ref No: HRMC 1/26/6
Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Tshwane (RAASA)
Requirements highlight
- NQF6 in Office/Business/Administration Management
- 1 year as Administration Clerk
- Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, SCM, filing systems
- Willing to work extended hours
Key duties
- Admin operations, records management, meeting logistics, assets and budgets
- Subsistence claims support and deadline tracking
- Office administration, risk/compliance and service delivery improvements
Enquiries: Ms B Kabinde (012) 406 4239
Applications: eRecruitment portal or rassarecruitment@dha.gov.za