The Department of Home Affairs invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for vacancies closing on 17 August 2026. These opportunities are suitable for candidates with experience in parliamentary and cabinet support, asset control, asset management, fingerprint verification, investigations, records management and public administration.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Home Affairs |
| Closing Date | 17 August 2026 |
| Location | Tshwane, Pretoria and Cape Town |
| Application Method | Online or email |
| Required Documents | New Z83 form and comprehensive CV |
| Online Application Link | https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za |
| Employment Equity | Preference may be given to persons with disabilities, women, youth, DHA interns and learners where applicable |
Deputy Director: Parliamentary and Cabinet Support Ref No: HRMC 55/26/1
Advert Type: Re-advertisement
Salary: R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum, Level 11, all-inclusive salary package
Centre: Head Office: Tshwane and Cape Town, sessional
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Political Sciences, Public Management and Administration or a related field.
Applicants must have three years’ experience at Junior Management or Assistant Director level.
Applicants must understand various Portfolio and Cabinet Committees.
Applicants must have knowledge of foreign policies and the Intergovernmental Relations framework.
Applicants must have knowledge of NEPAD, SADC, sanctions and related mechanisms.
Applicants must have knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations.
Applicants must have knowledge of the South African Constitution.
Applicants must understand departmental legislation, human resources legislation and prescripts.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must be willing to travel regularly between Pretoria and Cape Town, especially during parliamentary sittings.
Applicants must be willing to work outside normal office hours when operationally required.
Required skills include people management, service delivery innovation, client orientation, financial management, communication, decision-making, planning, organising, report writing, document management, analytical thinking, problem-solving, conflict management, presentation, facilitation, negotiation and interpersonal relations.
Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, discretion, integrity, accountability and attention to detail.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide support services for parliamentary matters, portfolio-selected committees and Cabinet matters.
Duties include coordinating multiple parliamentary and Cabinet workstreams, tracking deadlines and following up with branches to ensure timely submissions.
The candidate will coordinate departmental interaction with parliamentary committees and provide administrative and technical support to departmental delegations attending briefings and committee meetings.
The successful candidate will manage the drafting, quality assurance and submission of departmental responses to parliamentary questions posed to the Minister of Home Affairs.
Additional duties include coordinating departmental responses to parliamentary and Cabinet enquiries, coordinating inputs for Cabinet memoranda, monitoring implementation of Cabinet and committee decisions, maintaining tracking systems and escalating risks or delays.
The role also includes developing and reviewing communication policies, implementing governance processes, ensuring audit compliance and managing human, physical and financial resources in the unit.
Enquiries
Head Office: Mr B Mathatho
Tel: 012 406 4250
Application Details
Applications must be submitted online through the Department of Home Affairs e-Recruitment portal or emailed to:
Assistant Director: Asset Control Ref No: HRMC 55/26/2
Sub-directorate: Asset Control
Salary: R487 197 – R573 897 per annum, Level 09
Centre: Head Office, Tshwane
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Cost and Management Accounting or Auditing.
Applicants must have three years’ supervisory experience in an Asset Management environment.
Applicants must have knowledge of the Public Service Regulations Act, Public Finance Management Act, South African Constitution, departmental legislation, human resources legislation, National Treasury Regulations and modified cash system.
Applicants must have knowledge of BAS, LOGIS and BAUD systems.
Applicants must understand Supply Chain Management practices, the Asset Management Framework and the Standard Chart of Accounts.
Required skills include leadership, service delivery innovation, stakeholder relations, customer focus, people management, project management, communication, decision-making, financial risk management, asset control management, expenditure management, budget administration, report writing, asset verification, problem-solving, presentation, negotiation, reconciliation, planning and organising.
Applicants must demonstrate honesty, integrity and accountability.
Duties
The successful candidate will facilitate effective asset management in the Department.
Duties include developing asset and acquisition plans and strategies and maintaining the integrity of the asset register.
The candidate will assist with monthly BAS reconciliation, update current-year additions and ensure completeness and accuracy on LOGIS, BAS and the fixed asset system.
The successful candidate will implement physical verification of assets and maintain movement, condition and location records for moveable assets.
Additional duties include investigating missing, lost, stolen or damaged assets, reporting cases to the Loss Control Committee, recording write-offs, disposals and asset losses and maintaining the moveable lease register.
The role also includes generating reports for National Treasury and business owners, implementing risk and compliance management and ensuring effective management of human, physical and financial resources.
Enquiries
Head Office: Ms N Mnisi
Tel: 012 406 4238
Application Details
Applications must be submitted online through the Department of Home Affairs e-Recruitment portal or emailed to:
Senior Fingerprint Expert: Investigation and Records Ref No: HRMC 55/26/3
Directorate: Fingerprint Verification
Salary: R413 001 – R486 501 per annum, Level 08
Centre: Head Office: Tshwane, BVR
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Public Management, Administration or Operations Management.
Applicants must have two years’ experience at supervisor level.
Experience in Civic Services, Customer Service and basic Investigation and Records environment is required.
Applicants must have basic knowledge of Public Service Regulations.
Applicants must have knowledge of departmental legislation and prescripts relating to Civic Services.
Applicants must understand the verification process and the Human Resource Regulatory Framework.
Applicants must be willing to travel and work extended hours.
Required skills include service delivery, client orientation, customer relations, conflict resolution, problem-solving, report writing, colour vision and hearing, computer literacy, basic image editing, communication, planning, organising and analytical thinking.
Applicants must demonstrate honesty, integrity, accountability and the ability to act quickly.
Duties
The successful candidate will supervise and implement the processing of investigations and records of clients in the unit.
Duties include ensuring investigation and records processes are followed correctly and preparing files received from the front office.
The candidate will ensure the capturing of quality information related to applications.
The successful candidate will resolve technical or practical issues from employees and escalate complex matters to the supervisor.
Additional duties include monitoring service level agreements between the front office and the unit, implementing control measures to prevent corruption and non-financial losses, liaising with Government Printing Works and other stakeholders and managing filing or disposal of undelivered or incomplete identity documents.
The role also includes maintaining records, implementing risk and compliance practices, managing resources and guiding staff on best practices and regulatory compliance.
Enquiries
Mr R Mohlaka
Tel: 012 406 4246
Application Details
Applications must be submitted online through the Department of Home Affairs e-Recruitment portal or emailed to:
Head Office physical address:
Hallmark Building
230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street
Pretoria
0001
How to Apply
Applicants must submit applications online through the Department of Home Affairs e-Recruitment portal.
To apply and access more details, visit the Department of Home Affairs e-Recruitment portal.
Applications may also be emailed to the relevant email address listed under each post.
Applicants must cite the correct post number and job title.
Important Notes for Applicants
The closing date is 17 August 2026.
Applications must be submitted on or before the closing date.
Applicants must submit a fully completed new Z83 form and a comprehensive CV.
The CV must include start and end dates in dd/mm/yy format, job title, duties performed and exit reason for each employment period.
Applicants must provide details of at least two recent contactable employment references.
Where a valid driver’s licence or Professional Driving Permit is required, this must be indicated on the CV.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a copy of their ID document, driver’s licence where required, educational qualifications, RPL certificates, academic transcripts and acting letters where applicable.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit SAQA evaluation results when required.
All shortlisted candidates will undertake two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise and an integrity assessment.
Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to interviews, tests, assessments and employment suitability checks.
Checks may include credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, employment references, verification of exit reasons and checks relating to conducting business with the State.
SMS candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
A maximum of three SMS candidates may undergo psychometric assessments.
Appointed candidates must serve the prescribed probation period and obtain security clearance appropriate to the post.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
The Department of Home Affairs is a merit-based, equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Preference may be given to locally based candidates, unemployed youth, DHA interns and learners who completed skills development programmes, persons with disabilities and women for SMS-level posts.
The Department complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act and will use applicants’ personal information for recruitment purposes.