Department of Home Affairs : Cadet Learnerships 2026 (All Provinces)

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) invites applications from unemployed youth to apply  for the 2026/27 Cadet Learnership Programme that is available in All 9 Provinces Across South Africa.

Programme Overview

This is a Youth Development Empowerment initiative that supports the National Development Plan’s idea of formalized recruitment schemes that through theoretical training and experiential learning, afford unemployed youth of South Africa the opportunity to gain skills, knowledge and experience whilst at the same time, positioning themselves for active and meaningful participation in the labour market.

Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend for the duration of the Cadet Learnership Programme contract

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted with a Z83 form (Download pdf / Editable Z83 form) and must be accompanied by recently updated CV. Please indicate the Reference number, Position and Area/Centre on your application form.

Cadet Learnership Programme (Gauteng)

Locations & References:

• Krugersdorp Ref No: HRMC 58/26/1a
• Benoni Ref No: HRMC 58/26/1b
• Cresta Ref No: HRMC 58/26/1c
• Sedibeng Ref No: HRMC 58/26/1d
• Mamelodi Ref No: HRMC 58/26/1e

Send Applications to: Cadetrecruitmentgp@dha.gov.za or Post to: Private Bag X114, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver to 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria 0001

Cadet Learnership Programme (Eastern Cape)

Locations & References:

• King Williams Town Ref No: HRMC 58/26/2a
• Gqeberha Ref No: HRMC 58/26/2b
• Libode Ref No: HRMC 58/26/2c
• Queenstown Ref No: HRMC 58/26/2d
• East London Ref No: HRMC 58/26/2e
• Port St John Ref No: HRMC 58/26/2f

Send Applications to: Cadetrecruitmentec@dha.gov.za or Post to: Private Bag X114, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver to 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria 0001

Cadet Learnership Programme (North West)

Locations & References:

• Klerksdorp Ref No: HRMC 58/26/3a
• Mankwe Ref No: HRMC 58/26/3b

Send Applications to: Cadetrecruitmentnw@dha.gov.za or Post to: Private Bag X114, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver to 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria 0001

Cadet Learnership Programme (Northern Cape)

Locations & References:

• Kimberley Ref No: HRMC 58/26/4a
• Galeshewe Ref No: HRMC 58/26/4b

Send Applications to: Cadetrecruitmentnc@dha.gov.za or Post to: Private Bag X114, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver to 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria 0001

Cadet Learnership Programme (Mpumalanga)

Locations & References:

• Witbank Ref No: HRMC 58/26/5a
• Kwa-Mhlanga Ref No: HRMC 58/26/5b
• Eerstehoek Ref No: HRMC 58/26/5c
• Standerton Ref No: HRMC 58/26/5d
• Nelspruit / Mbombela Ref No: HRMC 58/26/5e
• White River Ref No: HRMC 58/26/5f

Send Applications to: Cadetrecruitmentmp@dha.gov.za or Post to: Private Bag X114, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver to 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria 0001

Cadet Learnership Programme (Free State)

Locations & References:

• Bloemfontein Ref No: HRMC 58/26/6a
  Phuthaditjhaba Ref No: HRMC 58/26/6b
  Ref No: HRMC 58/26/6c
  Bethlehem Ref No: HRMC 58/26/6d

Send Applications to: Cadetrecruitmentfs@dha.gov.za or Post to: Private Bag X114, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver to 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria 0001

Cadet Learnership Programme (Western Cape)

Locations & References:

• Wynberg Ref No: HRMC 58/26/7a
• Khayelitsha Ref No: HRMC 58/26/7b
• Vredendal Ref No: HRMC 58/26/7c
• George Refno: HRMC 58/26/7d

Send Applications to: Cadetrecruitmentwc@dha.gov.za or Post to: Private Bag X114, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver to 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria 0001

Cadet Learnership Programme (Kwazulu-Natal)

Locations & References:

• Ixopo Ref No: HRMC 58/26/8a
• New Hanover Ref No: HRMC 58/26/8b
• Eshowe Ref No: HRMC 58/26/8c
• Estcourt Ref No: HRMC 58/26/8d
• Umgeni Ref No: HRMC 58/26/8e
• Richards Bay Ref No: HRMC 58/26/8f

Send Applications to: Cadetrecruitmentkzn@dha.gov.za or Post to: Private Bag X114, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver to 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria 0001

Cadet Learnership Programme (Limpopo)

Locations & References:

• Polokwane Ref No: HRMC 58/26/9a
• Giyani Ref No: HRMC 58/26/9b
• Jane Furse Ref No: HRMC 58/26/9c
• Thohoyandou Ref No: HRMC 58/26/9d
• Mokopane Ref No: HRMC 58/26/9e

Send Applications to: Cadetrecruitmentlp@dha.gov.za or Post to: Private Bag X114, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver to 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria 0001

Closing date: 18 September 2026