The Department of Home Affairs invites patriotic, professional and suitably qualified applicants to apply for the latest vacancies available at Head Office and provincial offices. These posts form part of the Department’s plan to build a digital-first, world-class organisation that delivers services with dignity, integrity and innovation.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Home Affairs |
| Closing Date | 21 June 2026 |
| Locations | Tshwane, Brits Storage and Provincial Manager’s Offices across South Africa |
| Application Method | Online application or physical submission where specified |
| Required Documents | New Z83 form and comprehensive CV |
| Online Application | DHA eRecruitment Portal |
Deputy Director: Business Partnering Ref No: HRMC 29/26/1a-h
Salary: R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum, Level 11
Positions: 8 Posts
Centres: Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Northern Cape and Western Cape Provincial Manager’s Offices
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Public Management, Human Resource Development, Labour Relations, Industrial or Organisational Psychology, Organisational Development, Business Administration, Business Management or a related Social Science qualification.
Applicants must have three years’ experience at Junior Management or Assistant Director level in a Human Resources Management or Human Resources Development environment.
A valid driver’s licence is required. Applicants must be willing to travel and work extended hours.
Duties
The successful candidates will coordinate and monitor staff mobility, conditions of service and service benefits processes in the province.
Duties include recruitment and selection, onboarding, transfers, acting arrangements, service benefits, leave matters, terminations, PERSAL and HR registry monitoring, performance management, HR transformation, employee relations, wellness matters, human resource development programmes and policy implementation.
Enquiries
Ms P Reddy
Tel: 012 406 6263 / 060 976 7508
Deputy Director: Labour Relations Ref No: HRMC 29/26/2
Salary: R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum, Level 11
Centre: Head Office, Tshwane, Directorate: Employee Relations
Note: This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants who are still interested must re-apply.
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 in Employment Relations, Industrial Relations, Industrial or Organisational Psychology, Labour Relations, Labour Law, Law, Public Management, Public Administration or Human Resource Management.
Applicants must have three years’ experience at Junior Management or Assistant Director level in a Labour Relations environment.
Extensive experience in labour relations, collective agreements, dispute resolution, mediation, employer representation, collective bargaining, CCMA and Labour Court processes is required.
A valid driver’s licence is required. Applicants must be willing to travel and work extended hours.
Duties
The successful candidate will coordinate misconduct and disciplinary processes in the Department.
Duties include developing strategies for employee relations matters, implementing arbitration awards and labour court judgments, advising on sensitive labour relations cases, representing the Department at disciplinary hearings and bargaining forums, coordinating appeals, resolving grievances, supporting collective bargaining programmes and providing labour relations training and advocacy.
Enquiries
Ms V Motshegoe
Tel: 012 406 4252
Application Details
Online: Department of Home Affairs eRecruitment Portal
Email: hrrecruitment@dha.gov.za
Deputy Director: Revenue Management Ref No: HRMC 29/26/3
Salary: R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum, Level 11
Centre: Head Office, Tshwane, Directorate: Revenue Management
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 in Financial Accounting, Finance Management or Economics.
Applicants must have three years’ experience at Assistant Director or Junior Management level in a Revenue Management environment.
Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations, revenue management, SCoA, budgeting, reporting and departmental legislation is required.
A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage. Applicants must be willing to travel and work extended hours.
Duties
The successful candidate will coordinate and monitor revenue collection in Local Offices and Ports of Entry.
Duties include developing revenue collection strategies, reconciling revenue, identifying trends and challenges, updating systems on fines, coordinating trust accounts, managing annual revenue budgets, consolidating revenue reports, maintaining debtors, implementing statutory frameworks and advising on revenue concerns.
Enquiries
Ms N Mnisi
Tel: 012 406 4238
Application Details
Online: Department of Home Affairs eRecruitment Portal
Email: financerecruitment@dha.gov.za
Assistant Director: Amendments and Rectification Ref No: HRMC 29/26/4
Salary: R605 742 – R713 535 per annum, Level 10
Centre: Head Office, Tshwane, Directorate: Amendments and Rectification
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 in Operations Management, Public Management, Administration or Business Management.
Applicants must have three years’ experience as a Supervisor in operations in a client or customer services environment.
Knowledge of the South African Citizenship Act, Passport and Travel Documents Act, Immigration Act, Refugee Act, DHA legislation, Public Service Regulations and public administration policies is required.
A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage. Applicants must be willing to travel and work extended hours.
Duties
The successful candidate will facilitate and oversee the processing of applications for amendments and rectification of personal particulars recorded on the National Population Register.
Duties include ensuring compliance with legislation and DHA policies, implementing quality assurance controls, coordinating front-office and back-office service delivery, managing complex cases, supporting digital platforms, maintaining records and performance reports, and escalating suspected irregularities or fraud.
Enquiries
Ms R Masemola
Tel: 012 406 4156
Application Details
Online: Department of Home Affairs eRecruitment Portal
Email: civicsrecruitment@dha.gov.za
Assistant Director: Labour Relations Ref No: HRMC 29/26/5
Salary: R487 197 – R573 897 per annum, Level 9
Positions: 2 Posts
Centre: Head Office, Tshwane, Directorate: Employee Relations
Note: This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants who are still interested must re-apply.
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 in Employment Relations, Industrial Relations, Industrial or Organisational Psychology, Labour Relations, Labour Law, Law, Public Management, Public Administration or Human Resource Management.
Applicants must have three years’ experience as a Labour Relations Officer or Practitioner.
A valid driver’s licence is required. Applicants must be willing to travel and work extended hours.
Duties
The successful candidates will facilitate misconduct and disciplinary processes in the Department.
Duties include implementing labour relations strategies, monitoring employee relations cases, advising on workplace investigations and conflict resolution, representing the Department at disciplinary hearings and labour relations forums, facilitating appeals, conducting workshops, supporting dispute resolution, resolving grievances and supporting collective bargaining programmes.
Enquiries
Ms N Mnisi
Tel: 012 406 4238
Application Details
Online: Department of Home Affairs eRecruitment Portal
Email: hrrecruitment@dha.gov.za
Senior Fingerprint Expert: Post Receipt and Pre-Processing Ref No: HRMC 29/26/6
Salary: R413 001 – R486 501 per annum, Level 8
Centre: Head Office, Brits Storage, Division: Preparations and Pre-Processing
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 in Public Administration, Public Management, Operations or Business Management.
Applicants must have two years’ experience in Customer Service, Civic Services or in-depth knowledge of fingerprints.
Knowledge of 212 statements, court representation, Public Service Regulations, Civic Services legislation and verification processes is required.
Applicants must be willing to work extended hours.
Duties
The successful candidate will supervise and implement post receipt and pre-processing operations within the unit.
Duties include ensuring correct processing procedures, implementing quality assurance strategies, dispatching identity documents, liaising with Government Printing Works and stakeholders, managing undelivered or incomplete identity documents, resolving operational issues, maintaining client relationships and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
Enquiries
Ms R Masemola
Tel: 012 406 4156
Application Details
Online: Department of Home Affairs eRecruitment Portal
Email: civicsrecruitment@dha.gov.za
Civic Services Clerk: Births and Deaths Ref No: HRMC 29/26/7
Salary: R280 278 – R330 162 per annum, Level 6
Centre: Head Office, Tshwane, Sub-Directorate: Births and Deaths
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 in Public Administration, Public Management, Operations or Business Management.
Applicants must have one year’s relevant experience in an administrative, clerical or client service environment.
Knowledge of births and deaths registration, DHA legislation, Civic Services prescripts, Public Service Regulations and records management is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will administer birth and death applications at the back office for DHA clients.
Duties include receiving, capturing, verifying and processing birth and death applications, checking supporting documents, maintaining records on DHA systems, liaising with Civics Front Office staff, verifying ID numbers, supporting certificate printing, identifying risks and suspected fraud, and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
Enquiries
Mr S Tshabalala
Tel: 012 406 4117
Application Details
Online: Department of Home Affairs eRecruitment Portal
Physical address:
Head Office, Hallmark Building
230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street
Pretoria
0001
Civics Services Clerk: Duplicates Ref No: HRMC 29/26/8
Salary: R280 278 – R330 162 per annum, Level 6
Centre: Head Office, Brits Storage, Division: Duplicates
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 in Operations Management, Public Management or Business Management.
Applicants must have one year’s relevant experience in an administrative, clerical or client service environment.
Knowledge of DHA legislation, Human Resource Regulatory Framework and Public Service Regulations is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will support the daily operation of the Duplicates unit.
Duties include scrutinising and verifying applications, investigating possible duplicate cases, requesting supporting records, scanning applications, sorting documents, updating the National Population Register, comparing fingerprints and photographs, investigating multiple ID numbers, compiling reports, motivating removal of duplicate ID numbers and supporting the issuing of identity documents.
Enquiries
Mr S Tshabalala
Tel: 012 406 4117
Application Details
Online: Department of Home Affairs eRecruitment Portal
Physical address:
Head Office, Hallmark Building
230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street
Pretoria
0001
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the Department of Home Affairs eRecruitment portal or sent to the correct physical address or email address specified under each post.
To apply online and view more details, visit the Department of Home Affairs eRecruitment Portal.
Applicants must submit a fully completed new Z83 form and a comprehensive CV. The CV must include start and end dates, job titles, duties performed and reasons for leaving each employment period.
Applicants must also provide details of at least two contactable employment references.
Important Notes for Applicants
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of ID, driver’s licence where required, educational qualifications, academic transcripts, RPL certificates and acting letters where applicable.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit SAQA evaluation results.
Shortlisted candidates may undergo interviews, tests, assessments and employment suitability checks, including credit checks, criminal record checks, citizenship verification, qualifications verification and employment reference checks.
Successful candidates must serve a probation period and obtain security clearance appropriate to the post.
If applicants do not receive correspondence from the Department, they should note that correspondence is limited to shortlisted candidates only.