Department of Home Affairs Cadet Learnership Programme 2026/2027: Matric Required, R4,500 Stipend
Young South Africans looking for an opportunity to gain workplace experience in the public service can now apply for the Department of Home Affairs Cadet Learnership Programme for 2026/2027.
The 12-month programme is offered by the Department of Home Affairs in collaboration with PSETA and combines theoretical training with practical workplace experience.
Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend of R4,500 for the duration of the programme.
The learnership is aimed at unemployed young people who have completed Matric or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification, making this an excellent opportunity for applicants who want to gain practical skills and workplace experience within the Department of Home Affairs.
Home Affairs Cadet Learnership Programme Overview
Employer: Department of Home Affairs Programme: Cadet Learnership Programme 2026/2027 Chief Directorate: Learning & Development Duration: 12 months Stipend: R4,500 per month Minimum Qualification: National Senior Certificate (Matric) or NQF Level 4 equivalent Training: National Certificate: Immigration Services Locations: All nine provinces in South Africa Closing Date: 18 September 2026 at 16:00
The programme includes both theoretical and practical training and is designed to expose learners to the Department of Home Affairs’ core Immigration Services functions.
Preference may be given to applicants who live close to the office where the learnership position is based.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must have:
A National Senior Certificate (Matric) or NQF Level 4 equivalent qualification.
An interest in gaining workplace experience within the public service.
The ability to participate in a full 12-month learnership programme.
The opportunity is specifically aimed at unemployed youth.
Applicants who previously participated in certain Public Service Youth Development Programmes and who are currently receiving government financial assistance for another youth development programme may not be eligible for consideration.
Successful candidates will also be subjected to pre-employment screening and security checks.
The Gauteng heading indicates five posts, while the individual centre allocations listed in the advert add up to seven positions.
Applicants should therefore make sure they use the correct reference number for the centre they are applying for and contact the Department of Home Affairs if clarification is required.
How to Apply for the Home Affairs Cadet Learnership
Applicants must submit a fully completed New Z83 Application for Employment Form together with a comprehensive CV.
Your application should clearly include the correct:
Post number
Job title
Province
Centre
Reference number
Your CV should provide relevant employment information where applicable, including start and end dates, job titles, duties performed and reasons for leaving previous employment.
Applicants should also include details of at least two contactable employment references where applicable.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide supporting documents such as their ID and Grade 12 certificate.
Applicants with foreign qualifications may be required to provide SAQA evaluation results.
Alternatively, applications may be hand-delivered to:
230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street Pretoria 0001
Closing Date
The closing date for the Department of Home Affairs Cadet Learnership Programme 2026/2027 is 18 September 2026 at 16:00.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline and carefully check that they have used the correct provincial email address and reference number.
This programme provides unemployed Matric holders with an opportunity to gain valuable workplace exposure while completing structured training.
Learners will be introduced to Immigration Services and other functions connected to the Department of Home Affairs while gaining practical skills that may improve their future employment prospects.
The programme also provides successful candidates with a R4,500 monthly stipend throughout the 12-month contract period.
With opportunities available across all nine provinces, applicants are encouraged to select the centre closest to where they live.
Apply Before 18 September 2026
If you meet the requirements, identify the Home Affairs office closest to you, note the correct reference number, complete the New Z83 form and prepare your CV.
Submit your application through the correct provincial recruitment email address before 16:00 on 18 September 2026.
