The Department of Home Affairs invites qualified and committed candidates to apply for a wide range of government job opportunities across South Africa. These Department of Home Affairs vacancies form part of the department’s vision to become a digital-first, world-class organisation delivering efficient services to citizens, residents, and visitors. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.
| Employer | Department of Home Affairs |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 20 March 2026 |
| Location | South Africa (Multiple Provinces) |
Chief Director: Provincial Manager (Western Cape)
Reference No: HRMC 6/26/1
Salary: R1 494 900 – R1 787 328 per annum
Centre: Cape Town, Western Cape
Requirements
- Undergraduate qualification in Public Management, Public Administration, Operations, Business Management, Administration, Law or Social Sciences (NQF Level 7).
- Five years’ experience at Senior Manager level in Operations Management.
- Knowledge of Public Service regulatory framework, PFMA, Treasury regulations and departmental legislation.
- Valid driver’s licence.
Duties
- Manage provincial operations and service delivery standards.
- Oversee issuance of identity documents, passports and citizenship services.
- Manage civic services systems and population registration integrity.
- Ensure compliance with governance, risk management and policies.
Director: Change Management
Reference No: HRMC 6/26/2
Salary: R1 266 714 – R1 492 122 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Tshwane
Requirements
- Undergraduate qualification in Industrial Psychology, Industrial Engineering or Organisation Development (NQF Level 7).
- Five years’ experience at middle or senior management level.
- Experience in change management programmes.
Duties
- Lead change management programmes in the department.
- Develop and implement change management strategies.
- Conduct organisational readiness and change awareness initiatives.
- Coordinate transformation initiatives aligned with digital transformation.
Director: Employee Wellness
Reference No: HRMC 6/26/3
Salary: R1 266 714 – R1 492 122 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Tshwane
Requirements
- Undergraduate qualification in Social Work or Psychology (NQF Level 7).
- Five years’ experience at middle or senior management level.
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
Duties
- Manage employee health and wellness programmes.
- Coordinate counselling and wellness services.
- Implement HIV/AIDS and health productivity programmes.
- Manage occupational health and safety initiatives.
Senior Specialist: Technical Applications (Mainframe)
Reference No: HRMC 6/26/4
Salary: R1 266 714 – R1 492 122 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Tshwane
Requirements
- Undergraduate qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology or Information Systems (NQF Level 7).
- Five years’ experience in mainframe application and ADABAS database development.
- Experience with COBOL, Natural programming and mainframe environments.
Duties
- Manage development and maintenance of mainframe applications.
- Conduct analysis of application requests and solutions.
- Monitor software upgrades and application performance.
- Provide technical support and advice to business units.
Local Office Manager (X2 Posts)
Salary: R1 059 105 – R1 247 574 per annum
Centres:
- East London (Hemingways Mall)
- Vereeniging (Gauteng)
Requirements
- Undergraduate qualification in Public Management, Administration, Operations, Law or Social Sciences (NQF Level 6).
- Three years’ experience at junior management level in operations or customer service environment.
Duties
- Manage operations of the Home Affairs office.
- Ensure delivery of civic services such as ID and passport applications.
- Oversee immigration inspectorate operations.
- Manage human, financial and physical resources.
Specialist Database Administrator (X2 Posts)
Reference No: HRMC 6/26/6
Salary: R896 436 – R1 055 958 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Tshwane
Requirements
- Undergraduate qualification in IT, Computer Science or Computer Engineering (NQF Level 6).
- Three years’ experience in database administration or information systems environment.
- Knowledge of database technologies such as MySQL and Oracle.
Duties
- Coordinate database infrastructure management.
- Conduct performance tuning and database analysis.
- Manage data migration and database architecture.
- Ensure compliance with governance and information systems standards.
Local Office Manager (X23 Posts)
Salary: R582 444 – R686 091 per annum
Locations
Posts are available across several provinces including Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West and Western Cape.
Requirements
- Undergraduate qualification in Public Management, Administration, Operations, Law or Social Sciences (NQF Level 6).
- Three years’ experience in operations within a customer service environment.
Duties
- Manage civic services operations in local offices.
- Ensure processing of identity documents, births, marriages and death registrations.
- Monitor service delivery standards and performance.
- Manage revenue collection and operational compliance.
Assistant Director: Internal Audit (X2 Posts)
Reference No: HRMC 6/26/8
Salary: R468 459 – R551 823 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Tshwane
Requirements
- Undergraduate qualification in Internal Audit or Accounting (NQF Level 6).
- Three years’ supervisory experience in internal auditing.
- Knowledge of PFMA, internal audit standards and governance frameworks.
Duties
- Conduct internal audit assurance and governance assessments.
- Develop audit plans and programmes.
- Execute computer-assisted audit techniques.
- Ensure compliance with internal audit standards.
Civic Services Supervisor (X16 Posts)
Salary: R397 116 – R467 790 per annum
Locations
Posts available across Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West and Western Cape.
Requirements
- Undergraduate qualification in Public Management, Administration, Operations, Law or Social Sciences (NQF Level 6).
- Two years’ experience in customer services or operations environment.
Duties
- Supervise civic services front office operations.
- Monitor live capture and biometric verification systems.
- Facilitate ID smart card processing and document verification.
- Ensure compliance with governance and operational standards.
Civic Services Clerk (X22 Posts)
Salary: R269 499 – R317 463 per annum
Locations
Posts available across several provinces including Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape.
Requirements
- Undergraduate qualification in Public Management, Administration, Operations or related field (NQF Level 6).
- Knowledge of civic services regulatory framework and Batho Pele principles.
Duties
- Assist clients with applications for IDs, passports and civic documents.
- Capture and verify client information on systems.
- Operate live capture equipment and biometric verification tools.
- Provide customer service support.
Immigration Officer: Inspectorate (X19 Posts)
Salary: R269 499 – R317 463 per annum
Locations
Posts available across multiple provinces including Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape.
Requirements
- Undergraduate qualification in Law, Public Administration, Policing, Criminology or Criminal Justice (NQF Level 6).
- Valid driver’s licence and Public Driver Permit (PDP).
Duties
- Enforce the Immigration Act and related legislation.
- Conduct inspections and investigations.
- Detain and process deportation of illegal foreigners.
- Support law enforcement investigations.
Administration Clerk (SCRA)
Reference No: HRMC 6/26/12
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Tshwane
Requirements
- Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 qualification in Office Management or Business Administration.
Duties
- Provide clerical support to the unit.
- Arrange meetings and travel logistics.
- Maintain records and documentation.
- Assist with procurement and budget administration.
Administration Clerk (RAASA)
Reference No: HRMC 6/26/13
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Tshwane
Requirements
- Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 qualification in Office Management or Business Administration.
Duties
- Provide administrative and clerical support.
- Coordinate meetings and travel arrangements.
- Manage document filing and correspondence.
- Assist with budget administration.
How to Apply
To apply and view more details, visit the Department of Home Affairs eRecruitment portal:
https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za
Applications must include:
- A completed new Z83 application form
- A comprehensive CV
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.