Home Affairs Civic Services Clerk Jobs 2026 (22 Posts)

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Home Affairs Civic Services Clerk Jobs 2026 (22 Posts) – Salary R269,499 to R317,463

South Africans with qualifications in Public Management, Administration, Business Management, Law, or Social Sciences can now apply for Civic Services Clerk vacancies at the Department of Home Affairs.

The department is recruiting 22 Civic Services Clerks across multiple provinces to support frontline services such as ID applications, birth registrations, and Smart ID card collections.

These government positions offer a stable public service salary, professional work environment, and valuable experience in civic administration.

Job Overview

Position: Civic Services Clerk
Department: Department of Home Affairs
Number of Posts: 22
Salary: R269,499 – R317,463 per year (Level 06)
Job Type: Permanent Government Job
Closing Date: 20 March 2026
Locations: Multiple provinces across South Africa

About the Home Affairs Civic Services Clerk Jobs

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is responsible for delivering essential services such as:

  • Identity documents
  • Birth registrations
  • Citizenship services
  • Smart ID cards
  • Marriage registrations
  • Death registrations

Civic Services Clerks work directly with the public, assisting citizens, residents, and visitors with important government documentation.

These positions are ideal for candidates interested in public administration, customer service, and government operations.

The department encourages applications from:

  • Youth
  • Unemployed graduates
  • Women
  • Persons with disabilities

Locations of Available Posts

Eastern Cape

  • Aliwal North – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/10a (1 Post)
  • East London – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/10b (1 Post)

Free State

  • Sasolburg – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/10c (1 Post)
  • Bultfontein – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/10d (1 Post)

Gauteng

  • Bronkhorstspruit – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/10e (1 Post)
  • Krugersdorp – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/10f (2 Posts)
  • Mamelodi – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/10g (1 Post)
  • Menlyn – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/10h (1 Post)

Limpopo

  • Bela Bela – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/10i (2 Posts)

Mpumalanga

  • Mapulaneng – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/10j (1 Post)
  • Volksrust – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/10k (1 Post)

Northern Cape

  • De Aar – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/10l (2 Posts)

North West

  • Madikwe – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/10m (2 Posts)

KwaZulu-Natal

  • Mbazwana – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/10n (1 Post)
  • Melmoth – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/10o (1 Post)
  • Howick – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/10p (1 Post)

Western Cape

  • Riversdale – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/10q (1 Post)
  • Robertson – Ref No: HRMC 6/26/10r (1 Post)

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • NQF Level 6 qualification recognised by SAQA in one of the following fields:
    • Public Management
    • Administration
    • Operations Management
    • Business Management
    • Law
    • Social Sciences

Candidates should also have:

  • Basic knowledge of Public Service regulatory frameworks
  • Understanding of Batho Pele principles
  • Knowledge of fraud prevention
  • Knowledge of government legislation and the Constitution

Required Skills

Successful applicants should demonstrate:

  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Customer service orientation
  • Computer literacy
  • Analytical thinking
  • Professional conduct
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Ability to work with the public

Key Responsibilities

Civic Services Clerks will perform duties including:

  • Assisting customers with enquiries and service requests
  • Verifying applicant information online
  • Checking records on systems such as HANIS
  • Capturing fingerprints and scanning supporting documents
  • Operating live capture systems for ID applications
  • Processing applications for:
    • Identity documents
    • Birth registrations
    • Marriage registrations
    • Death registrations
    • Late registrations
    • Citizenship services
  • Issuing Smart ID cards
  • Managing customer queues and waiting areas
  • Maintaining accurate documentation and records

Benefits of the Position

Successful candidates will:

  • Earn a Level 06 government salary
  • Gain experience in public administration
  • Work in a frontline civic services environment
  • Build a career within the South African public service

How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply for the Home Affairs Civic Services Clerk Jobs.

1. Apply Online

Submit your application through the official Department of Home Affairs eRecruitment portal

2. Complete the Z83 Form

Download and complete the Application for Employment Form (Z83) from:

www.dpsa.gov.za

3. Prepare Required Documents

Applications must include:

  • Fully completed Z83 form
  • Detailed CV including:
    • Job titles
    • Duties performed
    • Employment start and end dates
    • Reasons for leaving previous jobs
  • At least two contactable references

Applicants must quote the correct reference number for the post they are applying for.

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates may undergo:

  • Interviews
  • Practical assessments
  • Integrity checks
  • Employment suitability screening

Shortlisted applicants will also need to submit:

  • ID document
  • Educational qualifications
  • Academic transcripts
  • SAQA evaluation for foreign qualifications
  • Driver’s licence (if required)

Enquiries

Applicants may contact the relevant provincial offices for assistance.

Eastern Cape: Mr L Jama – (043) 604 6417
Free State: Ms V Molefe – (051) 430 0378
Gauteng: Mr P Mlangeni – (011) 242 9039 / 066 478 4043
KwaZulu-Natal: Ms N Ngema – (033) 845 5003
Limpopo: Mr J Kgole – (015) 287 2802
Northern Cape: Mr W Masilonyana – (053) 807 6725
North West: Mr L Appels – (018) 397 9908
Western Cape: Mr M Pienaar – (021) 488 1409

Application Deadline

The closing date for Home Affairs Civic Services Clerk applications is 20 March 2026.

Interested candidates should submit their applications before the deadline to be considered.

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