Department of Home Affairs (DHA) Recruitment May 2026 | Application Form Portal

Are you an administrative specialist, legal expert, or client-facing professional looking to secure a career within South Africa’s frontline administrative machinery? The window is open as the DHA recruitment 2026 has been officially announced by the national Department of Home Affairs (DHA), launching its newest nationwide intake for May 2026.

Job Overview

Organization	Department of Home Affairs (DHA)
Eligible Nationality	South Africa
Location	Gauteng | Western Cape | Mpumalanga | NwaZulu-Natal | Limpopo | North West
Employment Type	Full-time
Positions	4 Positions
Qualifications	Varies by Position
Application Deadline	5th June, 2026

Available Positions at DHA

1. Local Office Manager – Witbank
2. Local Office Manager – Paarl
3. Civic Services Officer – Belfast
4. Civic Services Officer – Empangeni
5. Civic Services Officer – Randfontein
6. Civic Services Officer – Phalaborwa
7. Civic Services Officer – Phuthatditjhaba
8. Assistant Director: Asset and Property Management – Western Cape
9. Assistant Director: Asset and Property Management
10. Assistant Director: Asset and Property Management – Limpopo

Requirements

1. Local Office Manager – Witbank

Location: Western Cape

• An undergraduate qualification in Public Management, Public Administration, Operations, Business Management, Management, Administration, Law or Social Science within these specified fields of study at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA.
• 3 Years’ experience at a Junior Management / Assistant Director level in Operations in a client or customer services environment.
• Experience in Civic or Immigration Operations will be an added advantage.

2. Local Office Manager – Paarl

Location: Western Cape

• An undergraduate qualification in Public Management, Public Administration, Operations, Business Management, Management, Administration, Law or Social Science within these specified fields of study at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA.
• 3 Years’ experience at a Junior Management / Assistant Director level in Operations in a client or customer services environment.
• Experience in Civic or Immigration Operations will be an added advantage.

3. Civic Services Officer – Belfast

Location: Mpumalanga

• An undergraduate qualification in Public Management, Public Administration, Operations, Business Management, Management, Administration, Law or Social Science within these specified fields at NQF level 6 recognized by SAQA.
• 1 Year experience in Operations, client or customer services environment.
• Knowledge of front office operations.
• Extensive knowledge of various filing systems.
• Knowledge of fingerprint verification.
• Knowledge and Understanding of Civic Services Regulatory Framework.
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management process and procedures.
• A valid Driver’s License.

4. Civic Services Officer – Empangeni

Location: KwaZulu-Natal

• An undergraduate qualification in Public Management, Public Administration, Operations, Business Management, Management, Administration, Law or Social Science within these specified fields at NQF level 6 recognized by SAQA.
• 1 Year experience in Operations, client or customer services environment.
• Knowledge of front office operations. Extensive knowledge of various filing systems.
• Knowledge of fingerprint verification.
• Knowledge and Understanding of Civic Services Regulatory Framework.
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management process and procedures.
• A valid Driver’s License.

5. Civic Services Officer – Randfontein

Location: Gauteng

• An undergraduate qualification in Public Management, Public Administration, Operations, Business Management, Management, Administration, Law or Social Science within these specified fields at NQF level 6 recognized by SAQA.
• 1 Year experience in Operations, client or customer services environment.
• Knowledge of front office operations.
• Extensive knowledge of various filing systems.
• Knowledge of fingerprint verification.
• Knowledge and Understanding of Civic Services Regulatory Framework.
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management process and procedures.
• A valid Driver’s License.

6. Civic Services Officer – Phalaborwa

Location: Limpopo

1. An undergraduate qualification in Public Management, Public Administration, Operations, Business Management, Management, Administration, Law or Social Science within these specified fields at NQF level 6 recognized by SAQA.
2. 1 Year experience in Operations, client or customer services environment.
3. Knowledge of front office operations.
4. Extensive knowledge of various filing systems.
5. Knowledge of fingerprint verification.
6. Knowledge and Understanding of Civic Services Regulatory Framework.
7. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
8. Knowledge of Supply Chain Management process and procedures.
9. A valid Driver’s License.

7. Civic Services Officer – Phuthatditjhaba

Location: Limpopo

• An undergraduate qualification in Public Management, Public Administration, Operations, Business Management, Management, Administration, Law or Social Science within these specified fields at NQF level 6 recognized by SAQA.
• 1 Year experience in Operations, client or customer services environment.
• Knowledge of front office operations.
• Extensive knowledge of various filing systems.
• Knowledge of fingerprint verification.
• Knowledge and Understanding of Civic Services Regulatory Framework.
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework. Knowledge of Supply Chain Management process and procedures.
• A valid Driver’s License.

8. Assistant Director: Asset and Property Management – Western Cape

Location: Western Cape

• An undergraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Financial Management, Financial Accounting at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in Supply Chain and or Assets Management environment is required.

9. Assistant Director: Asset and Property Management

Location: North West

• An undergraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Financial Management, Financial Accounting at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in Supply Chain and or Assets Management environment is required.

10. Assistant Director: Asset and Property Management – Limpopo

Location: Limpopo

• An undergraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Financial Management, Financial Accounting at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in Supply Chain and or Assets Management environment is required.

How to Apply for DHA Recruitment 2026

1. Click on the blue button below to get to DHA careers page
2. Click “View & Apply” for the position you are applying for
3. Read through the job details and scroll to the bottom
4. Click on the “Apply” button
5. Proceed with the onscreen instructions to submit your application