Department of Home Affairs Cadet Learnerships 2026:

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) invites unemployed South African youth with Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification to apply for the 12-month Cadet Learnership Programme 2026 / 2027 across all nine provinces.

Learnership Application Closing Date: 18 September 2026

Learnership Location: Various Department of Home Affairs offices across South Africa

Department of Home Affairs Cadet Learnership Programme 2026 / 2027

The Department of Home Affairs is offering a 12-month Cadet Learnership Programme aimed at unemployed South African youth.

The programme is a youth development initiative that combines theoretical training with experiential workplace learning to help participants gain practical skills, knowledge and experience that can improve their future employment prospects.

Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend for the duration of the learnership contract.

Programme Overview

Department: Department of Home Affairs
Programme: Cadet Learnership Programme 2026 / 2027
Duration: 12 months
Minimum Qualification: Grade 12 / Matric or NQF Level 4 equivalent
Target Group: Unemployed South African youth
Stipend: Monthly stipend, amount not specified
Closing Date: 18 September 2026
Application Form: Z83 plus updated CV

Available Provinces and Reference Numbers

Province	Location	Reference Number
Gauteng	Krugersdorp	HRMC 58/26/1a
Gauteng	Benoni	HRMC 58/26/1b
Gauteng	Cresta	HRMC 58/26/1c
Gauteng	Sedibeng	HRMC 58/26/1d
Gauteng	Mamelodi	HRMC 58/26/1e
Eastern Cape	King Williams Town	HRMC 58/26/2a
Eastern Cape	Gqeberha	HRMC 58/26/2b
Eastern Cape	Libode	HRMC 58/26/2c
Eastern Cape	Queenstown	HRMC 58/26/2d
Eastern Cape	East London	HRMC 58/26/2e
Eastern Cape	Port St John	HRMC 58/26/2f
North West	Klerksdorp	HRMC 58/26/3a
North West	Mankwe	HRMC 58/26/3b
Northern Cape	Kimberley	HRMC 58/26/4a
Northern Cape	Galeshewe	HRMC 58/26/4b
Mpumalanga	Witbank	HRMC 58/26/5a
Mpumalanga	Kwa-Mhlanga	HRMC 58/26/5b
Mpumalanga	Eerstehoek	HRMC 58/26/5c
Mpumalanga	Standerton	HRMC 58/26/5d
Mpumalanga	Nelspruit / Mbombela	HRMC 58/26/5e
Mpumalanga	White River	HRMC 58/26/5f
Free State	Bloemfontein	HRMC 58/26/6a
Free State	Phuthaditjhaba	HRMC 58/26/6b
Free State	Location not stated in supplied text	HRMC 58/26/6c
Free State	Bethlehem	HRMC 58/26/6d
Western Cape	Wynberg	HRMC 58/26/7a
Western Cape	Khayelitsha	HRMC 58/26/7b
Western Cape	Vredendal	HRMC 58/26/7c
Western Cape	George	HRMC 58/26/7d
KwaZulu-Natal	Ixopo	HRMC 58/26/8a
KwaZulu-Natal	New Hanover	HRMC 58/26/8b
KwaZulu-Natal	Eshowe	HRMC 58/26/8c
KwaZulu-Natal	Estcourt	HRMC 58/26/8d
KwaZulu-Natal	Umgeni	HRMC 58/26/8e
KwaZulu-Natal	Richards Bay	HRMC 58/26/8f
Limpopo	Polokwane	HRMC 58/26/9a
Limpopo	Giyani	HRMC 58/26/9b
Limpopo	Jane Furse	HRMC 58/26/9c
Limpopo	Thohoyandou	HRMC 58/26/9d
Limpopo	Mokopane	HRMC 58/26/9e

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have a:

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate; or
• NQF Level 4 equivalent qualification.

The programme is specifically aimed at unemployed youth.

What the Programme Offers

Successful candidates will participate in a structured 12-month programme combining workplace experience and training.

Participants will receive a monthly stipend for the duration of the learnership.

The exact stipend amount is not specified in the supplied advertisement.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit:

• Completed Z83 application form.
• Recently updated CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of ID documents, qualifications and recent academic transcripts or records.

Click here to download the new Z83 application form

Applicants must clearly indicate the reference number, position and area/centre on the Z83 form.

How to Apply for DHA Cadet Learnership Programme 2026 / 2027

Applications may be submitted by email, post or hand delivery using the details for the relevant province.

Gauteng: Cadetrecruitmentgp@dha.gov.za

Eastern Cape: Cadetrecruitmentec@dha.gov.za

North West: Cadetrecruitmentnw@dha.gov.za

Northern Cape: Cadetrecruitmentnc@dha.gov.za

Mpumalanga: Cadetrecruitmentmp@dha.gov.za

Free State: Cadetrecruitmentfs@dha.gov.za

Western Cape: Cadetrecruitmentwc@dha.gov.za

KwaZulu-Natal: Cadetrecruitmentkzn@dha.gov.za

Limpopo: Cadetrecruitmentlp@dha.gov.za

Postal and Hand-Delivery Address

Applications may also be posted to:

Private Bag X114
Pretoria
0001

or hand-delivered to:

230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street
Pretoria
0001

Applicants should still quote the correct province, location and reference number on the application.

Learnership Application Closing Date

Applications close on:

18 September 2026

Applicants should ensure that their applications reach the Department before the deadline.

Important Application Notes

Applicants must use the correct reference number for the office or centre they are applying to.

A Z83 form and updated CV are required at application stage.

Certified copies of qualifications, ID documents and academic records are only required from shortlisted candidates.

The programme runs for 12 months and successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend.