Department of Home Affairs Vacancies (X5 Posts)

Closing Date: 21 November 2025

Important Note for Applicants: All applications must be submitted online through the official portal at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za. If online submission is not possible, email your application to the specific address provided for each post at the bottom of this advertisement. Submissions must be made on or before the closing date. Include a fully completed Application for Employment Form (the new Z83 form, effective from 1 January 2021), which you can download from www.dpsa.gov.za. Clearly indicate the post number and job title on your application.

Along with the Z83 form, attach a comprehensive CV that includes the start and end dates (in dd/mm/yyyy format) for each job, the job title, duties performed, and the reason for leaving each position. Also, provide details of at least two recent contactable employment references.

If you are shortlisted, you will need to submit certified copies of your ID document, a valid driver’s license (if required for the job), relevant educational qualifications or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) certificates, academic transcripts for completed qualifications, and any acting appointment letters as instructed.

For applicants with foreign qualifications, include the evaluation results from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Shortlisted candidates will undergo interviews, various tests and assessments, and employment suitability checks, including credit checks, criminal record verification, citizenship verification, qualification checks, and employment reference checks (including reasons for exit from previous roles and any business dealings with the state).

Once appointed, you will serve a prescribed probation period and obtain the necessary security clearance for the post. Only shortlisted candidates will receive correspondence from the Department.

Post 41/84: Deputy Director: Security Systems (Ref No: HRMC 48/25/3)

This is a re-advertisement. If you applied before and are still interested, please re-apply.

Salary: R896 436 – R1 055 958 per annum (Level 11), an all-inclusive salary package.

Location: Head Office, Tshwane.

Requirements:

To qualify for this position, you need an undergraduate qualification in Electronics or Computer Electronics at NQF Level 6, as recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). You should have at least 3 years of middle management experience in an electronic security systems environment.

Key knowledge areas include:

• Applying Government Information Technology Officer (GITO) requirements and frameworks.
• The e-Governance Policy Framework consultation paper developed by GITO.
• The State Information Technology Agency Act, 88 of 1998.
• Minimum Information Security Standard (MISS) and Minimum Physical Security Standard (MPSS).
• Public Finance Management Act.
• The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
• All relevant public service and departmental legislative frameworks, as well as government structures.
• Electronic system security deployment and maintenance, such as hubs and monitors.

You must hold a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel and work extended hours when necessary.

Essential management competencies include strategic capability and leadership, people management and empowerment, service delivery innovation, client orientation and customer focus, financial management, program and project management. You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound decision-making, and change management abilities. The role requires the ability to implement appropriate processes, systems, and enabling technology to help the department manage its work efficiently and effectively. Supporting digital transformation is crucial, along with computer literacy. Personal attributes such as patriotism, honesty, integrity, and accountability are essential.

Required skills and competencies:

• Problem-solving and analysis.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Information infrastructure architecture.
• Data management systems.
• Data streamlining and management.
• Data systems evaluation.
• Data design and analysis.

Duties:

As the successful candidate, you will take on a range of responsibilities to ensure the department’s security systems are robust and effective. These include:

• Identifying the most suitable security system technologies that align with the department’s security objectives.
• Ensuring that servers, IT-related equipment, and hardware used in the department are properly protected.
• Introducing Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS) in all Department of Home Affairs (DHA) server rooms.
• Managing and maintaining security technology and systems effectively.
• Providing expert advice and guidance on security technology and systems.
• Including server room areas in the department’s risk analysis for facilities.
• Implementing biometric access control in all DHA server rooms, cash offices, control rooms (where applicable), and high-risk areas like face-value storerooms.
• Repairing, programming, and maintaining security systems, such as CCTV.
• Assembling electronic and security equipment, including access control and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) for monitoring threats and intrusions.
• Facilitating engagement and collaboration with stakeholders and representing the Directorate at various forums.
• Ensuring the effective implementation of operational objectives and innovations, such as digital transformation, records and document management solutions, process improvements, and information management and analysis, to improve service delivery.
• Implementing governance processes, frameworks, and procedures.
• Managing human, physical, and financial resources in the unit efficiently.
• Coaching and guiding staff on best practices and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Enquiries: Contact Mr. R. Mohlaka at Head Office, Tel No: (012) 406 4246.

Applications: Submit online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or email to [email protected].

Post 41/83: Specialist: Network Controller (Ref No: HRMC 48/25/2) (2 Posts)

Branch: Information Services

Chief Directorate: IS Infrastructure Management

This is a re-advertisement. If you applied before and are still interested, please re-apply.

Salary: R896 436 – R1 055 958 per annum (Level 11), an all-inclusive salary package.

Location: Headquarters: Head Office, Tshwane.

Requirements:

You need an undergraduate qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering at NQF Level 6, recognized by SAQA. You should have at least 3 years of experience at Assistant Director level or equivalent in an Information Technology environment, with specific experience in designing and implementing network subnets and VLANs, access lists, secure Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and network security.

Key knowledge includes:

• Network administration.
• In-depth technical knowledge of network switching and routing.
• Public Service Regulatory Framework.
• State Information Technology Agency Act, 88 of 1998.
• Departmental legislation and prescripts.
• National Strategic Intelligence Act and the Draft Electronic Transaction Bill.

Required skills and competencies:

• Management and leadership.
• Service delivery innovation, client orientation, and customer focus.
• People management and empowerment.
• Financial management.
• Program and project management.
• Change management.
• Ability to implement processes, systems, and technology for efficient departmental work.
• Support for digital transformation and innovation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as presentation skills.
• Problem-solving and analysis.
• Influencing, networking, conflict management, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge and information management.
• Decision-making and initiating action.
• Planning, organizing, and time management.
• Coaching and facilitating.
• Computer literacy.
• Patriotism, honesty, and integrity.

Duties:

Your role will involve developing and managing the department’s network infrastructure to ensure seamless connectivity and security. Key tasks include:

• Developing and implementing network strategies and plans.
• Managing the LAN and WAN (VPN) environment, including telephony (VOIP) for the entire department.
• Connecting systems and servers in district networks to provide services like email, accounts, print queues, IP assignments, and computers to authorized users.
• Coordinating and implementing data network activities, computer operations, and configurations to offer technical advice.
• Designing computer networks, physical and logical network infrastructures, and services for system operations (e.g., internet, intranet, webmail, FTP).
• Providing expertise on mobile connectivity for the mobile workforce (e.g., VSAT, 3G, Wi-Fi, LAN, WiMax).
• Coordinating, implementing, and installing computer equipment, network software and hardware on various platforms.
• Ensuring connections for website services and related hardware like throughput, switches, patch panels, and racks.
• Addressing network security threats within service level timelines.
• Reporting, investigating, and resolving all network incidents and problems.
• Participating in preparing bid specifications for purchases (e.g., computers, routers, software like email, firewall, backup).
• Providing strategic advice and guidance on network matters.
• Facilitating stakeholder engagement and collaboration, and representing the department at forums.
• Implementing strategic objectives and innovations (digital transformation, solutions, process improvements, data management) to enhance service delivery.
• Contributing to the Information Services business and operational plan within agreed timeframes.
• Implementing governance processes, frameworks, and procedures.
• Managing human, physical, and financial resources efficiently.
• Coaching and guiding staff on best practices and regulatory compliance.

Enquiries: Contact Ms. R. Masemola at Head Office, Tel No: (012) 406 4156.

Applications: Submit online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or email to [email protected].

Post 41/82: Specialist Cyber Security Engineer (Ref No: HRMC 48/25/1) (2 Posts)

Directorate: Information System Security

This is a re-advertisement. If you applied before and are still interested, please re-apply.

Salary: R896 436 – R1 055 958 per annum (Level 11), an all-inclusive salary package.

Location: Head Office, Tshwane.

Requirements:

An undergraduate qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering at NQF Level 6, recognized by SAQA, is required. You need at least 5 years of experience in an Information Systems (IS) Security environment, with extensive experience in Cyber Security or Security Systems engineering.

Key knowledge and experience:

• Application of GITO requirements and frameworks.
• State Information Technology Agency Act, 88 of 1998 (note: text says 1988, likely typo for 1998).
• Infrastructure monitoring, orchestration, and SIEM tools.
• IT Security industry certifications, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
• Extensive knowledge of networks, including components and communication protocols.
• e-Government Policy Framework consultation paper by GITO.
• Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), MISS, Information Security Framework (ISO 17799), National Strategic Intelligence Act, and Draft Electronic Transactions Bill.
• Understanding of defense in depth strategies and deployment of security devices.
• Server hardening on multiple platforms.
• All relevant public service and departmental legislative frameworks and government structures.
• Excellent project management, optimization, and use of online systems.

You must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel and work extended hours.

Required skills and competencies:

• Strategic capability and leadership.
• Service delivery innovation, client orientation, and customer focus.
• People management and empowerment.
• Web services security and threat hunting.
• Ability to translate technology into plain English.
• Engineering and technology expertise.
• Program and project management.
• Implementing processes, systems, and technology for efficient work in the Directorate.
• Supporting digital transformation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Problem-solving and analysis.
• Influencing, networking, conflict management, and resolution skills.
• Knowledge and information management.
• Decision-making and initiating action.
• Planning, organizing, and time management.
• Expenditure management.
• Computer literacy.
• Patriotism, honesty, integrity, and accountability.

Duties:

The successful candidates will focus on protecting the department’s information systems from cyber threats. Responsibilities include:

• Analyzing and identifying threats and vulnerabilities in infrastructure, systems, processes, and procedures.
• Coordinating and implementing cyber-security monitoring, analysis, and incident response.
• Leading the development, communication, and implementation of a security applications strategy and framework.
• Establishing and maintaining technical and non-technical security controls in line with IS security requirements.
• Coordinating and enforcing system development processes and providing security engineering and consulting services across the department.
• Implementing information security as a core part of technology architecture.
• Developing and implementing security solutions for DHA’s data and systems.
• Researching, designing, and advocating new technologies, architectures, and security products.
• Ensuring integration of all security solutions within and across domains.
• Developing a security product strategy and roadmap.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining an Information System Security Service Catalogue, Policies, Procedures, and Standards.
• Implementing security protocols and measures to respond to security incidents.
• Developing and managing cyber threat monitoring, SIEM solutions, and incident detection systems.
• Implementing security best practices across on-premise, cloud (AWS/Azure), and hybrid environments.
• Ensuring successful business transformation.
• Fostering effective partnerships with stakeholders.
• Implementing governance processes, frameworks, policies, procedures, and managing risks.

Enquiries: Contact Ms. T. Rakgoale at Head Office, Tel No: (012) 406 2808.

Applications: Submit online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or email to [email protected].

We wish you all the best with your applications.