The Department of Home Affairs is hiring for several high-level and technical roles at its Head Office in Tshwane. These vacancies span legal, HR development, refugee services, audit, immigration, IT programming, and more. Applications close 06 June 2025, and must be submitted online or by email using the correct Z83 form.
Vacancy Details
| Employer: | Department of Home Affairs |
|---|---|
| Closing Date: | 06 June 2025 |
| Location: | Head Office – Tshwane, Pretoria |
| Application Method: | https://eRecruitment.dha.gov.za |
Senior Management Posts (Level 13)
1. Director: Litigation
Reference: HRMC 12/25/1
Salary: R1,216,824 – R1,433,355 p.a. (all-inclusive)
Requirements: Law degree (LLB), 5 years’ senior management experience in litigation/legal services
Duties: Legal advisory, litigation management, policy implementation, and digital case management
Apply via Email: legalrecruitment@dha.gov.za
2. Director: People Development
Reference: 12/25/2
Salary: R1,216,824 – R1,433,355 p.a.
Requirements: HR, Education, Public Admin or equivalent NQF Level 7; 5 years’ management experience
Duties: HRD strategy, talent development, skills planning, youth programmes
Apply via Email: hrrecruitment@dha.gov.za
3. Refugee Reception Centre Manager
Reference: 12/25/3
Salary: R1,216,824 – R1,433,355 p.a.
Requirements: Degree in Law, Public Admin, or related; 5 years’ strategic management experience
Duties: Centre management, asylum seeker processing, stakeholder coordination
Apply via Email: imsrecruitment@dha.gov.za
Middle Management Posts
4. Deputy Director: Internal Audit
Reference: HRMC 17/25/1
Salary: R896,436 – R1,055,958 p.a.
Requirements: Degree in Internal Audit or Commerce, 3 years at Assistant Director level
Duties: Audit planning, execution, governance compliance
Enquiries: Ms N Raziya – (012) 406 4155
5. Assistant Director: Appeals
Reference: HRMC 17/25/2
Salary: R582,444 – R686,091 p.a.
Requirements: Law, Public Admin or Criminal Justice qualification, 3 years in law/analysis
Duties: Appeal processing, legal compliance, stakeholder engagement
Enquiries: Ms A Ngcobo – (012) 406 4356
6. Assistant Director: Temporary Residence Visa Functional Services
Reference: HRMC 17/25/3
Salary: R582,444 – R686,091 p.a.
Requirements: Degree in Law or Public Admin, 3 years’ experience in permit processing
Duties: Processing of residence permits, visa agreements, data quality, reporting
Enquiries: Ms B Kabinde – (012) 406 4239
Technical Post
7. Assistant Programmer
Reference: HRMC 17/25/4
Salary: R397,116 – R467,790 p.a.
Requirements: IT degree or equivalent (NQF 6), 1 year experience in system management
Duties: System development, coding, testing, documentation, tech support
Enquiries: Ms T Rakgoale – (012) 406 2808
How to Apply
- Online: https://eRecruitment.dha.gov.za
- Email: Use the correct address listed above for each post
- Submit:
- New Z83 form (signed)
- Comprehensive CV
- Max file size: 2.5MB
- Only shortlisted candidates will provide certified documents later
Ensure correct reference number and Z83 compliance to avoid disqualification.
