The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has published Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, dated 23 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
- Basic Education
- Cooperative Governance
- Employment and Labour
- Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Government Printing Works
- Higher Education and Training
- Health
- Independent Police Investigative Directorate
- Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services
- Land Reform and Rural Development
- Office of the Chief Justice
- Public Works and Infrastructure
- Small Business Development
- South African Police Service
- Tourism
- Treasury
- Woman,Youth And Person with Disabilities
- The Presidency
Provincial governments advertising in this circular
- Eastern Cape
- Gauteng
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Limpopo
- Mpumalanga
- Northern Cape
- North West
- 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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Posts from this circular on EmploymentHub (123)
Each post below has its requirements, closing date and the official way to apply.
National departments
- Accounting Clerk: Exchequer Control Department of Correctional Services, National · closes 9 Nov
- Accounting Clerk: Expenditure Control Department of Correctional Services, National · closes 9 Nov
- Accounting Clerk: Financial Management Department of Correctional Services, National · closes 9 Nov
- Accounting Clerk: Financial Policies and Directives Department of Correctional Services, National · closes 9 Nov
- Administration South African Police Service, Nelspruit · closes 6 Nov
- Administration Clerk South African Police Service · closes 6 Nov
- Administration Clerk South African Police Service · closes 6 Nov
- Administration Clerk South African Police Service, PHO HRD (Jeppe) · closes 6 Nov
- Administration Clerk South African Police Service, Polokwane · closes 6 Nov
- Administration Clerk South African Police Service, Potchefstroom · closes 6 Nov
- Administration Clerk South African Police Service, Secunda · closes 6 Nov
- Administration Clerk Supervisor South African Police Service, Pretoria · closes 6 Nov
- Administration Clerk: Administration Support Department of Correctional Services, National · closes 9 Nov
- Administration Clerk: Disability Assistant Department of Correctional Services, National · closes 9 Nov
- Administration Clerk: Head Office Stores Department of Correctional Services, National · closes 9 Nov
- Administrative Clerk - Auxiliary Services Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services, East London · closes 13 Nov
- Administrative Clerk South African Police Service (Western Cape), Cape Town · closes 6 Nov
- Administrative Clerk: Management Support Services Department of Employment and Labour, Carletonville · closes 6 Nov
- Bursary Clerk Department of Higher Education and Training, Grahamstown
- Bursary Clerk Department of Higher Education and Training, High Street Campus
- Cadastral Officer Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, Pietermaritzburg · closes 9 Nov
- Cadastral Officer Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, Pretoria · closes 9 Nov
- Cleaner South African Police Service, National Operational Command Centre · closes 6 Nov
- Cleaner South African Police Service, Polokwane · closes 6 Nov
- Cleaner Gp 11/10/26 South African Police Service, Pretoria · closes 6 Nov
- Clerk Stores: Posting Department of Correctional Services, Kroonstad · closes 9 Nov
- Clerk Stores: Transit Department of Correctional Services, Kroonstad · closes 9 Nov
- Clerk Stores: Warehouse Department of Correctional Services, Kroonstad · closes 9 Nov
- Client Service Officer: Coid Department of Employment and Labour, Sabie · closes 6 Nov
- Client Service Officer: Inspection and Enforcement Service Department of Employment and Labour, Bronkhorstspruit · closes 6 Nov
- Datatypist (Shifts) South African Police Service, Potchefstroom · closes 6 Nov
- Facilities Officer Department of Higher Education and Training
- Finance Clerk (Supervisor) Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, Pretoria · closes 9 Nov
- Finance Clerk Department of Higher Education and Training
- Garden Worker South African Police Service, National Operational Command Centre · closes 6 Nov
- Human Resource Clerk Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, Pretoria · closes 9 Nov
- Human Resource Clerk Office of the Chief Justice, Bloemfontein · closes 9 Nov
- Human Resources Clerk (Employee Health and Wellness) Department of Higher Education and Training
- Human Resources Clerk Department of Higher Education and Training
- ICT Technician Department of Higher Education and Training · closes 6 Nov
- Information Technology Technician Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Pretoria · closes 6 Nov
- Messenger/Driver Provincial Treasury, Johannesburg · closes 9 Nov
- Office Aid Department of Employment and Labour, Carletonville · closes 6 Nov
- Provisioning Officer Department of Higher Education and Training
- Receptionist Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, Polokwane · closes 9 Nov
- Registra’s Clerk Office of the Chief Justice, Cape Town · closes 9 Nov
- Registration Clerk Department of Correctional Services, Zonderwater Training College · closes 9 Nov
- Registry Clerk (UIF) Department of Employment and Labour, Provincial Office, Kwa-Zulu Natal · closes 6 Nov
- Registry Clerk Office of the Chief Justice, Midrand · closes 9 Nov
- Screening Officer Department of Agriculture (Doa), Pretoria · closes 6 Nov
- Secretary Department of Correctional Services, National · closes 9 Nov
- Secretary Department of Health, Pretoria · closes 9 Nov
- Senior Administration Clerk Department of Basic Education, Pretoria · closes 6 Nov
- Senior Administration Clerk: Registration Department of Correctional Services, Kroonstad · closes 9 Nov
- Sheq Officer Department of Higher Education and Training
- Specialised Security Officer Grade 1: Facilitator [Cb2-1] Department of Correctional Services, Kroonstad · closes 9 Nov
- Specialised Security Officer: Movement: Physical Training [Cb2-1] Department of Correctional Services, Zonderwater Training College · closes 9 Nov
- State Accountant: Management Accountant (Projects) Department of Higher Education and Training
- Supply Chain Clerk Department of Higher Education and Training
- Supply Chain Clerk Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, Pietermaritzburg · closes 9 Nov
- Supply Chain Clerk Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, Polokwane · closes 9 Nov
Gauteng
- Admin Clerk: Asset Management Gauteng Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Johannesburg · closes 9 Nov
- Admin Officer: Accidents and Traffic Fines Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport Management Echelon, Bedfordview
- Admin Officer: Security Services Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport Management Echelon, Bedfordview · closes 6 Nov
- Administration Clerk Gauteng Department of Community Safety, Far East Rand · closes 9 Nov
- Administration Clerk Gauteng Department of Community Safety · closes 9 Nov
- Administration Clerk Gauteng Department of Community Safety, Johannesburg · closes 9 Nov
- Administration Officer Gauteng Department of Community Safety, Northern Corridor · closes 9 Nov
- Administrative Clerk Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development, Johannesburg · closes 9 Nov
- Administrative Officer: Assets Management Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport Management Echelon, Bedfordview · closes 6 Nov
- Assessor: Panel Beating Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport Management Echelon, Bedfordview · closes 6 Nov
- Boiler Assistant Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development, Dunswart · closes 9 Nov
- Boiler Operator Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development, Discovery Facility Maintenance Hub · closes 9 Nov
- Boiler Operator Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development, Dunswart · closes 9 Nov
- Boiler Operator Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development, Tshwane · closes 9 Nov
- Desktop Technician Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport Management Echelon, Bedfordview · closes 6 Nov
- Driver Messenger Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport Management Echelon, Johannesburg · closes 6 Nov
- Driver/Messenger Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport Management Echelon, Bedfordview · closes 6 Nov
- Groundsman Gauteng Department of Community Safety, Southern Corridor · closes 9 Nov
- Inspector Panel Beating and Mechanical Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport Management Echelon, Bedfordview · closes 6 Nov
- Receptionist Gauteng Department of Community Safety, Braamfontein · closes 9 Nov
- Road Worker Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport Management Echelon, Tshwane · closes 6 Nov
- Road Worker Foreman Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport Management Echelon · closes 6 Nov
- Secretary Gauteng Department of Community Safety, Southern Corridor · closes 9 Nov
- Secretary Legal Services Gauteng Department of Community Safety, Johannesburg · closes 9 Nov
- Secretary Security and Facility Gauteng Department of Community Safety, Johannesburg · closes 9 Nov
- Tradesman Aid Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport Management Echelon, Bedfordview · closes 6 Nov
KwaZulu-Natal
- Driver KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, Amajuba Health · closes 10 Nov
- Head Clinical Department: (Medical) Grade 1 KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, Pietermaritzburg · closes 9 Nov
- Head Clinical Unit (Medical) Grade 1 KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, Grey’s Hospital · closes 9 Nov
- Ultrasound Radiographer – Diagnostic Imaging Services KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, Ladysmith · closes 13 Nov
Limpopo
- Accounting Clerk [Salary Administration] Limpopo Department of Health · closes 6 Nov
- Accounting Clerk-Revenue Management Limpopo Department of Health · closes 6 Nov
- Administration Clerk: Patient Limpopo Department of Health, George · closes 6 Nov
- Dental Assistant Grade 1 Limpopo Department of Health, Lebowakgomo · closes 6 Nov
- Diagnostic Radiographer: Grade 1-2 (Shift) Limpopo Department of Health · closes 6 Nov
- Driver/Messenger Limpopo Department of Health, George · closes 6 Nov
- Emergency Care Officer: Grade 3 (Shifts) Limpopo Department of Health, Giyani · closes 6 Nov
- Food Service Aid Limpopo Department of Health, Pietersburg · closes 6 Nov
- General Worker/Labourer Limpopo Department of Health, Lebowakgomo · closes 6 Nov
- Graphic Designer: Communication Services Limpopo Department of Health, Polokwane · closes 6 Nov
- Handyman Limpopo Department of Health, Siloam Hospital Mopani · closes 6 Nov
- Nursing Assistant: Grade 1 - 3 (Shifts) Limpopo Department of Health, Mokopane · closes 6 Nov
- Occupational Therapist: Grade 1 – 2 Limpopo Department of Health · closes 6 Nov
- Optometrist: Grade 1-2 Limpopo Department of Health, Jane Furse Hospital · closes 6 Nov
- Personnel Officer Limpopo Department of Health, Giyani · closes 6 Nov
- Physiotherapist: Grade 1-2 Limpopo Department of Health, Lebowakgomo · closes 6 Nov
- Provisioning Admin Clerk: Supply Chain Management Limpopo Department of Health, Mopani · closes 6 Nov
- Staff Nurse: Grade 1 – 2 (Shifts) Limpopo Department of Health, Mankweng · closes 6 Nov
- State Accountant (Expenditure and Accounts) Limpopo Department of Health · closes 6 Nov
- Telecom Operator (Shifts) Limpopo Department of Health, George · closes 6 Nov
- Ward Attendant Limpopo Department of Health, Thabazimbi · closes 6 Nov
Northern Cape
- Community Development Policy Developer: Youth Development Northern Cape Department of Social Development, Kimberley · closes 12 Nov
- Social Work Policy Developer: Grade 1-2 Northern Cape Department of Social Development, Kimberley · closes 12 Nov
Western Cape
- Administration Clerk: Admissions Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, Knysna · closes 9 Nov
- Administration Clerk: Finance Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, Wesfleur Hospital · closes 9 Nov
- Administration Clerk: SCM (Acquisition Management) Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory · closes 9 Nov
- Administration Clerk: Supply Chain Management (Asset Management) Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, Wesfleur Hospital · closes 9 Nov
- Administration Clerk: Support (Medico Legal Services) Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory · closes 9 Nov
- Administration Clerk: Support Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, Bishop Lavis CHC · closes 9 Nov
- Administration Clerk: Wellness, Diversity and Disability Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, Cape Town · closes 9 Nov
- Artisan Assistant (Electrical) Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory · closes 9 Nov
- Boiler Operator (Boiler House) Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory · closes 9 Nov