Department of Home Affairs Cadet Learnership Programme
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is inviting applicants with a National Senior Certificate (Matric) to apply for its Cadet Learnership Programme for 2026/2027. The programme runs for 12 months and opportunities are available across all nine provinces.
This is a 12-month learnership opportunity for Matric holders who meet the requirements and want to gain workplace exposure through the Department of Home Affairs. Successful candidates will receive a stipend of R4 500 per month.
Details
| Detail | Information |
| Employer | Department of Home Affairs |
| Programme | Cadet Learnership Programme 2026/2027 |
| Directorate | Chief Directorate: Learning & Development |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Qualification | National Senior Certificate (Matric) |
| Stipend | R4 500 per month |
| Provinces | All 9 provinces |
| Application Methods | Email, post or hand delivery |
About the Cadet Learnership Programme
The Department of Home Affairs is recruiting candidates for a 12-month Cadet Learnership Programme through its Chief Directorate: Learning & Development.
Opportunities have been allocated across Gauteng, Eastern Cape, North West, Northern Cape, Mpumalanga, Free State, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- National Senior Certificate (Matric)
No tertiary qualification or previous work experience requirement is specified.
Available Cadet Learnership Posts
Gauteng
Cadet Learnership Programme X5
- Krugersdorp – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/1a – X1 Post
- Benoni – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/1b – X2 Posts
- Cresta – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/1c – X1 Post
- Sedibeng – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/1d – X1 Post
- Mamelodi – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/1e – X2 Posts
Application email: Cadetrecruitmentgp@dha.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms Makgabo Kobola – (012) 406 7078
Eastern Cape
Cadet Learnership Programme – X6 Posts
- King Williams Town – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/2a – X1 Post
- Gqeberha – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/2b – X1 Post
- Libode – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/2c – X1 Post
- Queenstown – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/2d – X1 Post
- East London – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/2e – X1 Post
- Port St John – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/2f – X1 Post
Application email: Cadetrecruitmentec@dha.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms Makgabo Kobola – (012) 406 7078
North West
Cadet Learnership Programme – X5 Posts
- Klerksdorp – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/3a – X4 Posts
- Mankwe – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/3b – X1 Post
Application email: Cadetrecruitmentnw@dha.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms Makgabo Kobola – (012) 406 7078
Northern Cape
Cadet Learnership Programme – X4 Posts
- Kimberley – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/4a – X2 Posts
- Galeshewe – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/4b – X2 Posts
Application email: Cadetrecruitmentnc@dha.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms Iris Dibakwane – (012) 406 4195
Mpumalanga
Cadet Learnership Programme – X6 Posts
- Witbank – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/5a – X1 Post
- Kwa-Mhlanga – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/5b – X1 Post
- Eerstehoek – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/5c – X1 Post
- Standerton – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/5d – X1 Post
- Nelspruit/Mbombela – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/5e – X1 Post
- White River – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/5f – X1 Post
Application email: Cadetrecruitmentmp@dha.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms Iris Dibakwane – (012) 406 4195
Free State
Cadet Learnership Programme – X5 Posts
- Bloemfontein – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/6a – X2 Posts
- Phuthaditjhaba – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/6b – X1 Post
- Centre not shown in the supplied extract – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/6c – X1 Post
- Bethlehem – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/6d – X1 Post
Application email: Cadetrecruitmentfs@dha.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms Iris Dibakwane – (012) 406 4195
Western Cape
Cadet Learnership Programme – X6 Posts
- Wynberg – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/7a – X3 Posts
- Khayelitsha – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/7b – X1 Post
- Vredendal – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/7c – X1 Post
- George – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/7d – X1 Post
Application email: Cadetrecruitmentwc@dha.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms Namgidi Masanabo – (012) 406 4174
KwaZulu-Natal
Cadet Learnership Programme – X6 Posts
- Ixopo – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/8a – X1 Post
- New Hanover – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/8b – X1 Post
- Eshowe – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/8c – X1 Post
- Estcourt – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/8d – X1 Post
- Umgeni – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/8e – X1 Post
- Richards Bay – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/8f – X1 Post
Application email: Cadetrecruitmentkzn@dha.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms Namgidi Masanabo – (012) 406 4174
Limpopo
Cadet Learnership Programme – X5 Posts
- Polokwane – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/9a – X1 Post
- Giyani – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/9b – X1 Post
- Jane Furse – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/9c – X1 Post
- Thohoyandou – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/9d – X1 Post
- Mokopane – Ref No: HRMC 58/26/9e – X1 Post
Application email: Cadetrecruitmentlp@dha.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms Namgidi Masanabo – (012) 406 4174
How to Apply
Applicants must use the application email for their province and ensure that their application corresponds with the correct centre and reference number.
Applications may also be submitted by post to:
Private Bag X114
Pretoria
0001
Or hand delivered to:
230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street
Pretoria
0001
Applicants should follow the Department’s complete Directions to Applicants when preparing and submitting their applications.
Closing date: 18 September 2026, 16h00.
Important information before applying
Applicants should carefully check:
- Their preferred province and centre
- The correct reference number
- The correct provincial application email address
- The Department’s Directions to Applicants
- All required supporting documents
- The confirmed closing date from the complete official advert
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