Department of Home Affairs invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for Civic Services Officer Vacancies 2026.
Application Closing Date: 05 June 2026
Job Locations: Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and Mpumalanga, South Africa
Civic Services Officer Vacancies 2026
Position Details
Position: Civic Services Officer (X6 Posts)
Salary: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07)
Available Posts
Free State
- Office: Large Office: Phuthaditjhaba
- Reference Number: HRMC 27/26/5a
- Number of Posts: 2
Gauteng
- Office: Large Office: Randfontein
- Reference Number: HRMC 27/26/5b
- Number of Posts: 1
KwaZulu-Natal
- Office: Medium Office: Empangeni
- Reference Number: HRMC 27/26/5c
- Number of Posts: 1
Limpopo
- Office: Medium Office: Phalaborwa
- Reference Number: HRMC 27/26/5d
- Number of Posts: 1
Mpumalanga
- Office: Medium Office: Belfast
- Reference Number: HRMC 27/26/5e
- Number of Posts: 1
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 recognised by SAQA in one of the following:
- Public Management
- Public Administration
- Operations Management
- Business Management
- Administration
- Law
- Social Science
- 1 year experience in operations, client service or customer service environment
- A valid driver’s licence
Knowledge Requirements
Candidates should have knowledge of:
- Front office operations
- Filing systems
- Fingerprint verification
- Civic Services Regulatory Framework
- Public Service Regulatory Framework
- Supply Chain Management processes and procedures
Skills and Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Computer literacy
- Analytical thinking
- Planning and organising skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Financial administration skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Clerical and administration skills
- Professionalism
- Honesty and integrity
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will:
- Supervise daily civic services operations
- Ensure effective service delivery
- Produce quality reports on turnaround times and error rates
- Implement quality assurance measures
- Safeguard records and documentation
- Allocate and monitor staff work performance
- Perform end-of-day duties and reporting
- Identify operational challenges and recommend improvements
- Implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Supervise ID smart card applications and birth registrations
- Manage travel and citizenship document services
- Ensure effective management of resources within the unit
Important Notes
- Applications must include:
- Fully completed new Z83 form
- Comprehensive CV with start and end dates
- Duties performed and reasons for leaving previous positions
- Two contactable references
- Applications must be submitted online or delivered to the correct provincial office.
- Preference may be given to unemployed youth, DHA interns, learners, women and persons with disabilities.
Enquiries
Free State
- Contact Person: Ms V Molefe
- Telephone: (051) 430 0378
Gauteng
- Contact Person: Mr P Mlangeni
- Telephone: (011) 242 9039 / 066 478 4043
KwaZulu-Natal
- Contact Person: Ms N Ngema
- Telephone: (033) 845 5003
Limpopo
- Contact Person: Mr J Kgole
- Telephone: (015) 287 2802
Mpumalanga
- Contact Person: Ms N Dlangisa
- Telephone: (013) 752 2504
How to Apply
Online Applications
Apply Online for Department of Home Affairs Civic Services Officer Vacancies 2026
Physical Application Addresses
Free State
41 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein, 9301
Gauteng
3rd Floor, Mineralia Building, Corner De Beer and De Korte Street
KwaZulu-Natal
181 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3209
Limpopo
89 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699
Mpumalanga
29 Bester Street, Nelspruit, 1200