Department of Home Affairs Cadet Learnership Programme 2026/27 – Grade 12 | R4,500 Stipend
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is inviting unemployed South African youth to apply for the Cadet Learnership Programme 2026/27.
The 12-month programme combines theoretical learning with practical workplace experience and is aimed at developing skills relevant to the Department’s operations, particularly Immigration Services.
Successful candidates will receive a R4,500 monthly stipend for the duration of the learnership.
Department of Home Affairs Cadet Learnership 2026/27
The programme is offered through the Department of Home Affairs’ Chief Directorate: Learning & Development, in collaboration with PSETA.
PSETA’s official information describes learnerships as workplace-based learning programmes that culminate in an occupational qualification or part qualification.
Programme Details
- Employer: Department of Home Affairs
- Programme: Cadet Learnership Programme 2026/27
- Programme Partner: PSETA
- Duration: 12 months
- Stipend: R4,500 per month
- Minimum Qualification: National Senior Certificate (Matric)
- Target Group: Unemployed South African youth
- Work Experience: Not required
- Closing Date: 18 September 2026 at 16:00
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be an unemployed young South African.
- Have a National Senior Certificate (Matric).
- Be willing to participate in the full 12-month programme.
- Be willing to complete theoretical and practical workplace training.
- Be willing to work and learn within the Department of Home Affairs environment.
- Be prepared to undergo pre-employment screening and security checks if selected.
Applicants who have previously participated in a Public Service Youth Development Programme covered by the applicable government directive may not be eligible.
Applicants who are currently receiving government financial assistance for another youth development programme may also not be eligible.
Preference may be given to applicants who live close to the Home Affairs office where the learnership is based.
Training and Workplace Exposure
Successful learners may receive exposure to:
- Immigration Services
- Home Affairs administrative processes
- Government service delivery
- Customer and client services
- Public Service procedures
- Immigration-related administrative functions
- Workplace communication
- Records and information management
- Practical workplace responsibilities
- Theoretical training linked to the National Certificate: Immigration Services
The programme combines theoretical learning with practical workplace experience.
Available Provinces
The Cadet Learnership Programme is advertised in:
- Gauteng
- Eastern Cape
- North West
- Northern Cape
- Mpumalanga
- Free State
- Western Cape
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Limpopo
Applicants must select the specific centre they wish to apply for and use the corresponding reference number.
Gauteng – Post 32/114
Cadet Learnership Programme – Gauteng
Stipend: R4,500 per month
Centres:
- Krugersdorp – HRMC 58/26/1a – X1
- Benoni – HRMC 58/26/1b – X2
- Cresta – HRMC 58/26/1c – X1
- Sedibeng – HRMC 58/26/1d – X1
- Mamelodi – HRMC 58/26/1e – X2
Requirement: National Senior Certificate (Matric)
Application email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 18 September 2026 at 16:00
Important: The advert heading states X5 posts, while the centre breakdown adds up to X7. Applicants should use the specific centre reference number and follow the official advert.
Eastern Cape – Post 32/115
Cadet Learnership Programme – Eastern Cape
Stipend: R4,500 per month
Centres:
- King Williams Town – HRMC 58/26/2a – X1
- Gqeberha – HRMC 58/26/2b – X1
- Libode – HRMC 58/26/2c – X1
- Queenstown – HRMC 58/26/2d – X1
- East London – HRMC 58/26/2e – X1
- Port St John – HRMC 58/26/2f – X1
Requirement: National Senior Certificate (Matric)
Application email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 18 September 2026 at 16:00
North West – Post 32/116
Cadet Learnership Programme – North West
Stipend: R4,500 per month
Centres:
- Klerksdorp – HRMC 58/26/3a – X4
- Mankwe – HRMC 58/26/3b – X1
Requirement: National Senior Certificate (Matric)
Application email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 18 September 2026 at 16:00
Northern Cape – Post 32/117
Cadet Learnership Programme – Northern Cape
Stipend: R4,500 per month
Centres:
- Kimberley – HRMC 58/26/4a – X2
- Galeshewe – HRMC 58/26/4b – X2
Requirement: National Senior Certificate (Matric)
Application email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 18 September 2026 at 16:00
Mpumalanga – Post 32/118
Cadet Learnership Programme – Mpumalanga
Stipend: R4,500 per month
Centres:
- Witbank – HRMC 58/26/5a – X1
- Kwa-Mhlanga – HRMC 58/26/5b – X1
- Eerstehoek – HRMC 58/26/5c – X1
- Standerton – HRMC 58/26/5d – X1
- Nelspruit / Mbombela – HRMC 58/26/5e – X1
- White River – HRMC 58/26/5f – X1
Requirement: National Senior Certificate (Matric)
Application email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 18 September 2026 at 16:00
Free State – Post 32/119
Cadet Learnership Programme – Free State
Stipend: R4,500 per month
Centres:
- Bloemfontein – HRMC 58/26/6a – X2
- Phuthaditjhaba – HRMC 58/26/6b – X1
- HRMC 58/26/6c – X1
- Bethlehem – HRMC 58/26/6d – X1
Requirement: National Senior Certificate (Matric)
Application email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 18 September 2026 at 16:00
Note: The supplied advert does not identify the centre associated with HRMC 58/26/6c. Applicants should check the official advert before applying for this reference.
Western Cape – Post 32/120
Cadet Learnership Programme – Western Cape
Stipend: R4,500 per month
Centres:
- Wynberg – HRMC 58/26/7a – X3
- Khayelitsha – HRMC 58/26/7b – X1
- Vredendal – HRMC 58/26/7c – X1
- George – HRMC 58/26/7d – X1
Requirement: National Senior Certificate (Matric)
Application email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 18 September 2026 at 16:00
KwaZulu-Natal – Post 32/121
Cadet Learnership Programme – KwaZulu-Natal
Stipend: R4,500 per month
Centres:
- Ixopo – HRMC 58/26/8a – X1
- New Hanover – HRMC 58/26/8b – X1
- Eshowe – HRMC 58/26/8c – X1
- Estcourt – HRMC 58/26/8d – X1
- Umgeni – HRMC 58/26/8e – X1
- Richards Bay – HRMC 58/26/8f – X1
Requirement: National Senior Certificate (Matric)
Application email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 18 September 2026 at 16:00
Limpopo – Post 32/122
Cadet Learnership Programme – Limpopo
Stipend: R4,500 per month
Centres:
- Polokwane – HRMC 58/26/9a – X1
- Giyani – HRMC 58/26/9b – X1
- Jane Furse – HRMC 58/26/9c – X1
- Thohoyandou – HRMC 58/26/9d – X1
- Mokopane – HRMC 58/26/9e – X1
Requirement: National Senior Certificate (Matric)
Application email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 18 September 2026 at 16:00
Documents Required
Applicants should prepare the following for their application:
- Completed New Z83 Application for Employment Form, effective from 1 January 2021.
- Comprehensive and updated CV.
- Correct job title and centre.
- Correct reference number.
- Employment history, where applicable.
- Start and end dates for previous employment, where applicable.
- Duties performed in previous employment, where applicable.
- Reasons for leaving previous employment, where applicable.
- Details of at least two recent and contactable employment references, where applicable.
Shortlisted candidates may subsequently be required to submit supporting documents, including:
- South African ID
- Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
- Other relevant supporting documents
Applicants with qualifications obtained outside South Africa may be required to provide the relevant SAQA evaluation.
Important Information
Applicants should ensure that all information provided on the Z83 and CV is accurate and verifiable.
Successful candidates will be subjected to the required screening and security checks.
The Department expects a large number of applications and may not acknowledge individual applications in writing.
The learnership is a 12-month contract and does not automatically lead to permanent employment with the Department of Home Affairs.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply for the specific province and centre they wish to be considered for.
Step 1: Complete the Z83
Complete the New Z83 Application for Employment Form, effective from 1 January 2021.
Step 2: Prepare Your CV
Attach a comprehensive and updated CV containing your education, employment history where applicable, duties, dates and contactable references.
Step 3: Select Your Centre
Choose your preferred Home Affairs centre and use the correct HRMC reference number.
Step 4: Submit Your Application
Send your completed Z83 form and CV to the recruitment email address for the province you are applying to:
- 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]
Make sure the correct centre and reference number are clearly indicated in your application.
Closing Date
18 September 2026 at 16:00
Late applications may not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible.