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.