Department of Home Affairs Cadet Learnership Programme X48 โ All 9 Provinces | Grade 12 | R4,500 Monthly Stipend | 12 Months | Apply by 18 September 2026
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is inviting unemployed South African youth to apply for 48 Cadet Learnership opportunities across all nine provinces for the 2026/2027 intake.
The programme runs for 12 months and offers successful learners a monthly stipend of R4,500. Applicants only need a National Senior Certificate (Matric) or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
The Cadet Learnership combines theoretical training and practical workplace experience and focuses on the National Certificate: Immigration Services, giving learners exposure to the core business of the Department of Home Affairs.
Learnership Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Home Affairs |
| Programme | Cadet Learnership Programme 2026/2027 |
| Advertised Posts | 48 |
| Programme Duration | 12 Months |
| Monthly Stipend | R4,500 |
| Minimum Qualification | Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 equivalent |
| Target Group | Unemployed youth |
| Training Area | National Certificate: Immigration Services |
| Locations | All 9 Provinces |
| Closing Date | 18 September 2026 at 16:00 |
Important Note About the Total Number of Posts
The provincial headings in the official advert add up to 48 advertised positions:
- Gauteng โ X5
- Eastern Cape โ X6
- North West โ X5
- Northern Cape โ X4
- Mpumalanga โ X6
- Free State โ X5
- Western Cape โ X6
- KwaZulu-Natal โ X6
- Limpopo โ X5
Total: 48 posts
However, there is an apparent inconsistency in the Gauteng section. Its heading states X5 posts, but the individual centres listed underneath total 7 posts:
- Krugersdorp X1
- Benoni X2
- Cresta X1
- Sedibeng X1
- Mamelodi X2
That breakdown adds to 7, not 5.
For this combined article, X48 is used because that is the total obtained from the official provincial post headings. Applicants should follow the official vacancy notice and relevant reference number when applying.
About the Home Affairs Cadet Learnership
The programme is a Youth Development Empowerment initiative designed to help unemployed young South Africans gain:
- Workplace experience
- Practical skills
- Theoretical knowledge
- Exposure to government operations
- Employability skills
- Experience within Immigration Services
The programme supports the National Development Plan’s objective of creating structured recruitment and development opportunities for unemployed youth.
What Will Cadet Learners Study?
The programme includes both theoretical and practical components aimed at training learners toward the:
National Certificate: Immigration Services
Learners will gain exposure to the Department of Home Affairs’ core Immigration Services functions.
The detailed day-to-day duties of individual learners are not specified in the supplied advert, so applicants should not assume that every office will assign exactly the same tasks.
Who Can Apply?
Applications are invited from:
- Unemployed South African youth
- Candidates with Grade 12
- Candidates with an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
Preference will be given to young people who reside close to the office where the learnership is based.
Important Eligibility Restriction
Applicants will not be eligible if they:
- Previously participated in a Public Service Youth Development Programme covered by the relevant Public Service directive; or
- Are currently receiving government financial assistance for another youth development programme
Candidates should therefore check their eligibility before applying.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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