Department of Home Affairs Internship Opportunities 2026 – South Africa Jobs

The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) invites applications for multiple entry-level positions across various government departments in South Africa. These exciting job opportunities include roles in the Department of Agriculture, Department of Employment and Labour, and Department of Home Affairs. Candidates with Grade 12 or relevant qualifications are encouraged to apply for these South Africa jobs before the closing date.

Available Internships and Entry-Level Positions

Department of Agriculture

  • Finance Clerk: Salaries and Payables
    Reference: 3/3/1/63/2025
    Salary: R228 321 per annum
    Location: Gauteng (Pretoria)
    Qualification: Grade 12
    Experience: No experience required
    Closing Date: 20 March 2026 at 16:00
  • Finance Clerk: Debtors
    Reference: 3/3/1/64/2025
    Salary: R228 321 per annum
    Location: Gauteng (Pretoria)
    Qualification: Grade 12
    Experience: No experience required
    Closing Date: 20 March 2026 at 16:00

Department of Employment and Labour

  • Client Service Officer: PES
    Reference: HR/4/4/1/30
    Salary: R269 499 per annum
    Location: Qonce Labour Centre
    Qualification: Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
    Experience: No experience required
    Closing Date: 20 March 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)
  • Administrative Clerk: IES
    Reference: HR4/4/5/11
    Salary: R228 321 per annum
    Location: Pietermaritzburg Labour Centre
    Qualification: Matric / Senior Certificate
    Experience: Not specified
    Closing Date: 20 March 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

Department of Home Affairs

  • Administration Clerk (SCRA)
    Reference: HRMC 6/26/12
    Salary: R228 321 - R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
    Location: Head Office, Tshwane (Standing Committee for Refugee Affairs)
    Qualification: Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 in Office Management or Business Administration
    Experience: Not specified
    Closing Date: 20 March 2026
  • Administration Clerk (RAASA)
    Reference: HRMC 6/26/13
    Salary: R228 321 - R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
    Location: Head Office, Tshwane (Refugee Appeals Authority of South Africa)
    Qualification: Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 in Office Management or Business Administration
    Experience: Not specified
    Closing Date: 20 March 2026
  • Civic Services Clerk (X22 Posts)
    Reference: HRMC 6/26/10a to HRMC 6/26/10r
    Salary: R269 499 - R317 463 per annum (Level 06)
    Location: Various provinces including Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape
    Qualification: Undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 in Public Management, Administration, Operations, Business Management, Management, Law or Social Science
    Experience: Not specified
    Closing Date: 20 March 2026
  • Immigration Officer: Inspectorate (X19 Posts)
    Reference: HRMC 6/26/11a to HRMC 6/26/11r
    Salary: R269 499 - R317 463 per annum (Level 06)
    Location: Various provinces including Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Northern Cape, Western Cape
    Qualification: Undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 in Law, Public Management, Public Administration, Policing, Criminology, Forensics, or Criminal Justice
    Experience: Not specified
    Closing Date: 20 March 2026

How to Apply

Applicants interested in these DPSA internships and entry-level positions must submit their applications before the closing dates specified for each vacancy. A Z83 Application Form is required for all applications.

Complete the Z83 form and attach all necessary supporting documents as outlined in the full vacancy circular. Applications can be submitted online or via walk-in where specified.

For detailed information on all vacancies and application procedures, please consult the official DPSA circular: Full Vacancy Circular.

Closing Dates

  • 20 March 2026 at 16:00 – Most positions including Department of Agriculture and Department of Home Affairs roles.
  • 20 March 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online) – Department of Employment and Labour positions.
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