The application deadline was 17 August 2026.
Description
The Department of Home Affairs is recruiting for three Head Office positions in asset control, fingerprint investigation and parliamentary support. The available Department of Home Affairs Jobs 2026 are Assistant Director: Asset Control, Senior Fingerprint Expert: Investigation and Records, and Deputy Director: Parliamentary and Cabinet Support. All three vacancies close on 17 August 2026 and use separate HRMC reference numbers. These are professional government roles, so applicants should read the requirements for the exact position rather than relying only on the job title.
The Asset Control vacancy is suited to candidates with a background relevant to government asset management and administration. The Senior Fingerprint Expert role is more specialised and requires experience connected to fingerprint investigation and records. The Deputy Director position is a management-level role supporting parliamentary and cabinet processes. When applying, use the correct reference number, make sure your qualifications and experience are clearly stated, and follow the Department of Home Affairs eRecruitment instructions for the selected vacancy.
Available Positions
- Assistant Director: Asset Control — Ref HRMC 55/26/2 — Head Office — closes 17 August 2026
- Senior Fingerprint Expert: Investigation and Records — Ref HRMC 55/26/3 — Head Office — closes 17 August 2026
- Deputy Director: Parliamentary and Cabinet Support — Ref HRMC 55/26/1 — Head Office — closes 17 August 2026
About the Organisation
The Department of Home Affairs is a South African national government department responsible for civic services, identity, immigration and related functions.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the formal qualification and experience requirements attached to the selected HRMC vacancy.
Responsibilities
- Asset control.
- fingerprint investigation and records.
- or parliamentary and cabinet support depending on vacancy.
Qualifications
Role-specific government qualification and experience requirements apply.
Experience
Requirements differ by the three current HRMC 55/26 vacancies; applicants must use the individual official listing.
Skills
Role-specific government administration, specialist records, management and reporting skills.
Which Position Should You Apply For?
The three Home Affairs vacancies sit in different professional areas. Asset Control is suited to candidates with the required asset-management and administrative background, the Senior Fingerprint Expert role is a specialist records and fingerprint position, and Parliamentary and Cabinet Support is a management-level government function. Use the HRMC reference number for the exact vacancy and make sure the application demonstrates the requirements of that post.
How to Apply
Open the official employer careers page, choose the exact position you want to apply for and read the full vacancy requirements before submitting your application.
View current Department of Home Affairs opportunities on the official careers page
Final Summary
The current Home Affairs recruitment includes three Head Office vacancies with different professional requirements. Use the correct HRMC reference and submit the application against the exact post before the closing date.
