The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has published Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, dated 16 October 2026. It lists vacant posts in national and provincial government departments, from entry-level jobs to senior management.
Download the official circular
- Full circular — all departments (PDF)
- National departments only (PDF)
- Provincial departments only (PDF)
- Z83 application form (PDF)
Source: gov.za — Government jobs this week.
National departments advertising in this circular
- Agriculture
- Civilian Secretariat for Police Service
- Cooperative Governance
- Employment and Labour
- Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Higher Education and Training
- Home Affairs
- Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services
- Land Reform and Rural Development
- Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent
- Office of the Chief Justice
- Public Works and Infrastructure
- Social Development
- Sport, Arts and Culture
- Transport
- Treasury
- Water and Sanitation
Provincial governments advertising in this circular
- Free State
- Gauteng
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Mpumalanga
- Western Cape
How to apply for these government jobs
- Open the PDF and go to the department you are interested in. Every post lists its own requirements, salary level, centre, closing date and where to send your application.
- Fill in the latest Z83 form completely and sign it. Incomplete Z83 forms are a common reason applications are rejected.
- Attach exactly what that advert asks for. Requirements differ between departments — some want certified copies upfront, others only from shortlisted candidates.
- Quote the post’s reference number and apply the way the advert says (online, email or hand delivery) before the closing date. Late applications are not considered.
- Apply separately for each post you want, with a CV that matches that post’s requirements.
Stay safe: applying for a government job is free. Nobody can sell you a post or “fast-track” your application — if someone asks for money, it’s a scam.
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