Department of Home Affairs Vacancies: Apply by 08 May 2026

The Department of Home Affairs is inviting qualified and motivated South Africans to apply for several vacancies at Head Office in Tshwane. These posts are aimed at strengthening the department’s digital-first and service-focused transformation, so this is a good opportunity for candidates who want to work in investigations, communication, civic services, and supply chain management.

Employer	Department of Home Affairs
Closing Date	08 May 2026
Location	Head Office: Tshwane, Gauteng, South Africa

Important application information

Applicants must submit a fully completed new Z83 form and a comprehensive CV showing start and end dates, job titles, duties performed, exit reasons, and at least two contactable employment references. Applications must be submitted online through the Department of Home Affairs eRecruitment portal before the closing date.

Assistant Director: External Liaison

Reference Number: HRMC 17/26/19
Chief Directorate: Investigations
Salary: R468 459 – R551 823 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Head Office: Tshwane

Requirements:

Undergraduate qualification in Law, Criminal Justice, Forensics, Policing, Public Management or Public Administration at NQF level 6
Three years’ experience at supervisory level in an investigations environment
Knowledge of investigations, criminal justice system, anti-corruption framework, public service regulations, and departmental legislation
Valid driver’s licence
Willingness to travel and work extended hours

Duties:

Monitor external reporting channels such as phone, email, web and post
Develop and implement procedures for handling and investigating reports
Protect whistleblower identity and manage case reporting processes
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on investigation matters
Conduct training and awareness on hotline, code of conduct and disciplinary policies
Monitor compliance, risk indicators, financial losses and security breaches
Manage resources and performance in the unit

How to apply:
To apply and for more details visit the Department of Home Affairs official eRecruitment website, or send your application to ccssrecruitment@dha.gov.za.

Assistant Director: Internal Hotline

Reference Number: HRMC 17/26/20
Chief Directorate: Prevention and Analysis
Salary: R468 459 – R551 823 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Head Office: Tshwane

Requirements:

Undergraduate qualification in Law, Policing, Forensics Investigation or Public Administration at NQF level 6
Three years’ experience at supervisory level in investigations, investigations coordination or information gathering
Knowledge of anti-corruption framework, investigations principles, labour legislation, governance frameworks and departmental legislation
Willingness to travel and work extended hours

Duties:

Monitor daily operations of internal hotline channels
Manage receiving, recording, tracking and documentation of reported issues
Ensure compliance with labour legislation and Protected Disclosures Act
Protect confidentiality and anonymity of employees reporting misconduct
Prepare reports on trends, findings and statistics for management
Conduct awareness and training on hotline use and code of conduct
Support policy implementation, compliance, performance management and asset management

How to apply:
To apply and for more details visit the Department of Home Affairs official eRecruitment website, or send your application to ccssrecruitment@dha.gov.za.

Assistant Director: Layout and Design

Reference Number: HRMC 17/26/21
Chief Directorate: Communication Services
Salary: R468 459 – R551 823 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Head Office: Tshwane

Requirements:

Undergraduate qualification in Graphic Design, Communication, Computer Animation, Digital Arts or Motion Graphic Design at NQF 6
Three years’ technical experience in graphic design or digital arts
Portfolio of previous graphic design work
Advanced use of Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Premier Pro
Knowledge of video editing, 3D and motion graphics tools will be an advantage
Knowledge of Apple Mac, MacBook Pro and iPad design tools

Duties:

Coordinate and design departmental layouts and communication materials
Produce print and digital communication content
Create concepts, campaigns, artwork and photography
Monitor production projects and deadlines
Manage print and pre-press specifications and quality control
Support editorial development and visual execution of design briefs
Manage compliance, stakeholder relations and resources within the unit

How to apply:
To apply and for more details visit the Department of Home Affairs official eRecruitment website, or send your application to commsrecruitment@dha.gov.za.

Civic Services Supervisor: Amendments and Rectifications

Reference Number: HRMC 17/26/22
Sub-Directorate: Amendment and Rectifications
Salary: R397 116 – R467 790 per annum (Level 08)
Centre: Head Office: Tshwane

Requirements:

Undergraduate qualification in Public Administration, Public Management, Operations or Business Management at NQF 6
Two years’ experience in operations in a client or customer services environment
Experience in amendments and rectifications registration processes will be an advantage
Knowledge of civic services legislation and departmental prescripts

Duties:

Supervise daily operations of the Amendments and Rectifications Unit
Monitor turnaround times, backlogs, trends and error rates
Compile daily and weekly performance reports
Manage records and documentation
Support staff with technical advice and guidance
Liaise with front offices, foreign offices and the public
Escalate irregularities and suspected fraud
Support digital transformation, quality assurance and compliance

How to apply:
To apply and for more details visit the Department of Home Affairs official eRecruitment website. Manual applications can also be submitted at Head Office, Hallmark Building, 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria, 0001.

Civic Services Supervisor: Births and Deaths

Reference Number: HRMC 17/26/23
Sub-Directorate: Births and Deaths
Salary: R397 116 – R467 790 per annum (Level 08)
Centre: Head Office: Tshwane

Requirements:

Undergraduate qualification in Public Administration, Public Management, Operations or Business Management at NQF 6
Two years’ experience in operations in a client or customer services environment
Experience in births and deaths registration processes will be an advantage
Knowledge of civic services legislation and departmental prescripts

Duties:

Supervise daily operations of the Births and Deaths Unit
Monitor service levels, turnaround times, backlogs and error rates
Compile performance reports
Allocate work and guide staff
Resolve operational issues and support service delivery standards
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders
Support risk management, compliance and digital transformation

Civic Services Supervisor: Marriages

Reference Number: HRMC 17/26/24
Sub-Directorate: Marriages
Salary: R397 116 – R467 790 per annum (Level 08)
Centre: Head Office: Tshwane

Requirements:

Undergraduate qualification in Public Administration, Public Management, Operations or Business Management at NQF 6
Two years’ experience in operations in a client or customer services environment
Experience in births, deaths and marriages registration processes will be an advantage
Knowledge of civic services legislation and departmental prescripts

Duties:

Supervise daily operations of the Marriages Unit
Monitor outputs, service levels, turnaround times and error rates
Provide technical guidance to staff
Allocate work and monitor progress
Handle operational requests and quality assurance processes
Liaise with front offices, foreign offices and the public
Support compliance, risk management and digital transformation

Inventory Clerk

Reference Number: HRMC 17/26/25
Directorate: Supply Chain Management
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Head Office: Tshwane

Requirements:

Undergraduate qualification at NQF 5
Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles, PFMA, public service regulations and record management
Good communication, planning, organising and customer service skills

Duties:

Receive and issue goods and stock items
Capture requests on LOGIS Procurement Integration
Record face value forms and update bin cards
Prepare courier of goods worldwide
Update minimum stock levels
Maintain registers, conduct stock takes and reconciliations
Safeguard stores and warehouse items
Follow up on outstanding deliveries

Provisioning Administration Clerk

Reference Number: HRMC 17/26/26
Posts: 2
Directorate: Supply Chain Management
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Head Office: Tshwane

Requirements:

Undergraduate qualification at NQF 5
Knowledge of Treasury Regulations, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations and government systems
Good record management, communication, planning and problem-solving skills

Duties:

Process LOGIS and manual orders
Verify ICN numbers, quotations and supporting documents
Ensure requisitions comply with procurement regulations
Manage records and files according to DHA and Treasury requirements
Validate supporting documentation before capturing orders
Authorise LOGIS orders and procurement advice
Provide logistical and administrative support to the unit

General application notes

Applicants must use the correct post number and job title. A complete application must include:

New Z83 form
Comprehensive CV
Employment history with start and end dates
Duties performed for each job
Exit reason for each employment period
At least two contactable references