The Department of Home Affairs invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the Cadet Learnership Programme for 2026/2027, offering an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience and theoretical training in Immigration Services.
The learnership is offered in collaboration with the Public Service Education and Training Authority (PSETA) and will run for a 12-month contract period. Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend of R4,500 for the duration of the programme.
The opportunity is aimed at unemployed young people who have completed Grade 12 or obtained an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification and are looking to gain valuable skills and experience that can improve their chances of entering the labour market.
Applications are available in several provinces, including Gauteng, Eastern Cape, North West, Northern Cape, Mpumalanga, Free State, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo.
Department of Home Affairs Cadet Learnership Details
Programme: Cadet Learnership Programme 2026/2027
Duration: 12 months
Stipend: R4,500 per month
Minimum qualification: National Senior Certificate (Matric) or NQF Level 4 equivalent
Employment type: 12-month learnership contract
Closing date: 18 September 2026 at 16:00
The programme forms part of a youth development and empowerment initiative designed to provide unemployed young people with formal training and experiential learning.
The training consists of both theoretical and practical components and focuses on the National Certificate: Immigration Services. Learners will be exposed to the core business functions of the Department of Home Affairs, particularly Immigration Services.
Preference will be given to applicants who live close to the office or centre where the learnership is based.
Available Cadet Learnership Positions
Gauteng – 7 Positions Listed
Chief Directorate: Learning & Development
Stipend: R4,500 per month
Available centres and reference numbers include:
- Krugersdorp – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/1a – 1 position
- Benoni – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/1b – 2 positions
- Cresta – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/1c – 1 position
- Sedibeng – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/1d – 1 position
- Mamelodi – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/1e – 2 positions
Minimum requirement: National Senior Certificate (Matric)
Enquiries:
Ms Makgabo Kobola
Tel: (012) 406 7078
Email: [email protected]
Applications:
[email protected]
Eastern Cape – 6 Positions
Available centres include:
- King Williams Town – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/2a – 1 position
- Gqeberha – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/2b – 1 position
- Libode – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/2c – 1 position
- Queenstown – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/2d – 1 position
- East London – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/2e – 1 position
- Port St John – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/2f – 1 position
Minimum requirement: National Senior Certificate (Matric)
Enquiries:
Ms Makgabo Kobola
Tel: (012) 406 7078
Email: [email protected]
Applications:
[email protected]
North West – 5 Positions
Available centres include:
- Klerksdorp – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/3a – 4 positions
- Mankwe – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/3b – 1 position
Minimum requirement: National Senior Certificate (Matric)
Enquiries:
Ms Makgabo Kobola
Tel: (012) 406 7078
Email: [email protected]
Applications:
[email protected]
Northern Cape – 4 Positions
Available centres include:
- Kimberley – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/4a – 2 positions
- Galeshewe – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/4b – 2 positions
Minimum requirement: National Senior Certificate (Matric)
Enquiries:
Ms Iris Dibakwane
Tel: (012) 406 4195
Email: [email protected]
Applications:
[email protected]
Mpumalanga – 6 Positions
Available centres include:
- Witbank – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/5a – 1 position
- Kwa-Mhlanga – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/5b – 1 position
- Eerstehoek – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/5c – 1 position
- Standerton – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/5d – 1 position
- Nelspruit/Mbombela – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/5e – 1 position
- White River – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/5f – 1 position
Minimum requirement: National Senior Certificate (Matric)
Enquiries:
Ms Iris Dibakwane
Tel: (012) 406 4195
Email: [email protected]
Applications:
[email protected]
Free State – 5 Positions
Available centres listed in the advertisement include:
- Bloemfontein – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/6a – 2 positions
- Phuthaditjhaba – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/6b – 1 position
- Ref No: HRMC 58/26/6c – 1 position
- Bethlehem – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/6d – 1 position
The source advert does not clearly specify the centre attached to Ref No: HRMC 58/26/6c. Applicants should check the official vacancy notice before selecting this reference.
Minimum requirement: National Senior Certificate (Matric)
Enquiries:
Ms Iris Dibakwane
Tel: (012) 406 4195
Email: [email protected]
Applications:
[email protected]
Western Cape – 6 Positions
Available centres include:
- Wynberg – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/7a – 3 positions
- Khayelitsha – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/7b – 1 position
- Vredendal – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/7c – 1 position
- George – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/7d – 1 position
Minimum requirement: National Senior Certificate (Matric)
Enquiries:
Ms Namgidi Masanabo
Tel: (012) 406 4174
Email: [email protected]
Applications:
[email protected]
KwaZulu-Natal – 6 Positions
Available centres include:
- Ixopo – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/8a – 1 position
- New Hanover – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/8b – 1 position
- Eshowe – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/8c – 1 position
- Estcourt – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/8d – 1 position
- Umgeni – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/8e – 1 position
- Richards Bay – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/8f – 1 position
Minimum requirement: National Senior Certificate (Matric)
Enquiries:
Ms Namgidi Masanabo
Tel: (012) 406 4174
Email: [email protected]
Applications:
[email protected]
Limpopo – 5 Positions
Available centres include:
- Polokwane – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/9a – 1 position
- Giyani – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/9b – 1 position
- Jane Furse – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/9c – 1 position
- Thohoyandou – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/9d – 1 position
- Mokopane – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/9e – 1 position
Minimum requirement: National Senior Certificate (Matric)
Enquiries:
Ms Namgidi Masanabo
Tel: (012) 406 4174
Email: [email protected]
Applications:
[email protected]
Who Can Apply?
The programme is intended for unemployed youth in South Africa who have obtained a Grade 12 certificate or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
Applicants should carefully select the reference number and centre applicable to the position being applied for. Preference may be given to candidates who reside within close proximity to the relevant Department of Home Affairs office.
Applicants who have previously participated in a Public Service Youth Development Programme, as outlined in the relevant government directive, may not be eligible for consideration.
Candidates who are currently receiving any form of financial assistance from government for another youth development programme are also not eligible.
Documents Required
Applications must include a fully completed New Z83 Application for Employment Form, effective from 1 January 2021, together with a comprehensive CV.
The CV should clearly include:
- Employment start and end dates in dd/mm/yy format
- Job titles
- Duties performed
- Reasons for leaving each employment period
- Details of at least two contactable employment references
The correct post number and job title must be clearly indicated on the application.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide additional documentation, including a copy of the ID document and Grade 12 certificate.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must provide the relevant SAQA evaluation results.
Successful candidates will also be subjected to pre-employment screening and security checks.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted using the email address allocated to the relevant province.
Applicants should ensure that the correct reference number and job title are included and that the required documents are attached before submitting the application.
Applications can also be sent to:
Private Bag X114
Pretoria
0001
or delivered to:
230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street
Pretoria
0001
The provincial email addresses are:
Gauteng: [email protected]
Eastern Cape: [email protected]
North West: [email protected]
Northern Cape: [email protected]
Mpumalanga: [email protected]
Free State: [email protected]
Western Cape: [email protected]
KwaZulu-Natal: [email protected]
Limpopo: [email protected]
Closing Date
The closing date for the Department of Home Affairs Cadet Learnership Programme 2026/2027 is: 18 September 2026 at 16:00
Late applications may not be considered.
Due to the expected high number of applications, applicants should not expect individual written acknowledgement of their applications. A systematic selection process will be followed to identify suitable candidates.
The Department of Home Affairs also reserves the right to place or reject applications according to service delivery needs and operational requirements.
Unemployed South African youth with Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to submit applications before the deadline.