The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has published Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, dated 30 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
- Communications and Digital Technologies
- Correctional Services
- Electricity and Energy
- Employment and Labour
- Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Government Communications and Information System
- Government Printing Works
- Government Technical Advisory Centre
- Higher Education and Training
- Home Affairs
- National Prosecuting Authority
- Land Reform and Rural Development
- Office of the Chief Justice
- Public Works and Infrastructure
- Small Business Development
- South African Police Service
- Sport, Arts and Culture
- Transport
- Water and Sanitation
- The Presidency
Provincial governments advertising in this circular
- Eastern Cape
- Free State
- Gauteng
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Limpopo
- Mpumalanga
- Northern Cape
- 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 (155)
Each post below has its requirements, closing date and the official way to apply.
National departments
- Accounting Clerk Department of Employment and Labour, Pretoria · closes 13 Nov
- Admin Clerk: Third Party Department of Employment and Labour, Pretoria · closes 13 Nov
- Administration Clerk (Labour Tenants) Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mbombela · closes 16 Nov
- Administration Clerk South African Police Service, Durban · closes 13 Nov
- Administration Clerk South African Police Service, Kimberley · closes 13 Nov
- Administration Clerk Production (Supply Chain Management) Department of Water and Sanitation, Boskop Hydrological Services Office · closes 13 Nov
- Administration Clerk Production (Transport) Department of Water and Sanitation, Boskop Hydrological Services Office · closes 13 Nov
- Administration Clerk Supervisor South African Police Service, Technology Management Services · closes 13 Nov
- Administration Clerk: (Dcrs) Office of the Chief Justice, Pietermaritzburg · closes 13 Nov
- Administration Clerk: Administrative Support Services Government Printing Works, Pretoria · closes 17 Nov
- Administration Clerk: EPWP Capacity Development Region Two (2) Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Cape Town · closes 16 Nov
- Administration Clerk: Projects Department of Employment and Labour, Pretoria · closes 13 Nov
- Administration Officer: Facilities Management Department of Water and Sanitation, Pretoria · closes 13 Nov
- Administrative Clerk National Prosecuting Authority, Mbombela · closes 16 Nov
- Administrative Clerk National Prosecuting Authority, Mthatha · closes 16 Nov
- Administrative Officer Office of the Chief Justice, Cape Town · closes 13 Nov
- Administrative Officer: Auxiliary Services Department of Water and Sanitation, Mbombela · closes 13 Nov
- Artisan (Production): Electrical Services Maintenance Government Printing Works, Pretoria · closes 17 Nov
- Artisan (Production): Equipment Maintenance Mechanical Government Printing Works, Pretoria · closes 17 Nov
- Artisan (Specialised) Sheet - Fed Printing Government Printing Works, Pretoria · closes 17 Nov
- Artisan (Specialised): Production (Craft Book Binding / Mechanised Binding) Government Printing Works, Pretoria · closes 17 Nov
- Artisan Foreman Grade a: Id Craft Booklet Making Government Printing Works, Pretoria · closes 17 Nov
- Artisan Foreman Grade a: Id Smart Card Personalisation Workstation Government Printing Works, Pretoria · closes 17 Nov
- Artisan Foreman Grade a: Rubber Stamp Making Government Printing Works, Pretoria · closes 17 Nov
- Artisan Foreman: Equipment Maintenance Electrical Government Printing Works, Pretoria · closes 17 Nov
- Artisan Production Grade a Government Printing Works, Pretoria · closes 17 Nov
- Artisan Production Grade a: Examination Digital Printing Line Government Printing Works, Pretoria · closes 17 Nov
- Artisan Production Grade a: Image Perforation Workstation / Printing and Assembly Workstation Government Printing Works, Pretoria · closes 17 Nov
- Artisan Production Grade a: Roll Collator Government Printing Works, Pretoria · closes 17 Nov
- Artisan Production Grade a: Security Foiling and Inkjet Numbering Government Printing Works, Pretoria · closes 17 Nov
- Auxiliary Service Officer Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, Pretoria · closes 16 Nov
- Bursary Clerk Department of Higher Education and Training, Central Office · closes 13 Nov
- Casual Worker: Human Resource Development Government Communications and Information System, Pretoria · closes 13 Nov
- Casual Worker: Human Resource Management Government Communications and Information System, Pretoria · closes 13 Nov
- Casual Worker: Research Services Government Communications and Information System, Pretoria · closes 13 Nov
- Casual Worker: Risk and Integrity Management Government Communications and Information System, Pretoria · closes 13 Nov
- Cleaner South African Police Service, Durban · closes 13 Nov
- Communications Officer (Multimedia) National Prosecuting Authority, Pretoria · closes 16 Nov
- Communications Officer National Prosecuting Authority, Gqeberha · closes 16 Nov
- Court Preparation Officer National Prosecuting Authority, Bloemfontein · closes 16 Nov
- Data Capturers Department of Higher Education and Training, Pretoria · closes 16 Nov
- Driver Department of Higher Education and Training, Soshanguve · closes 16 Nov
- Driver/Messenger Department of Employment and Labour, Pretoria · closes 13 Nov
- Employer Registration Clerk Department of Employment and Labour, Pretoria · closes 13 Nov
- Forestry Foreman: Greening and Livelihoods Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Limpopo · closes 16 Nov
- General Foreman Department of Water and Sanitation, Voelvlei Scheme Gouda (Western Cape) · closes 13 Nov
- General Stores Assistant Department of Water and Sanitation, Standerton · closes 13 Nov
- General Worker Department of Higher Education and Training, Makhado · closes 13 Nov
- General Worker Department of Water and Sanitation, De Mist Kraal Dam · closes 13 Nov
- Groundsman Department of Water and Sanitation, Pretoria · closes 13 Nov
- Groundsman Department of Water and Sanitation, Voelvlei Scheme (Western Cape) · closes 13 Nov
- Groundsman: Greening and Livelihoods Implementation Support Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Northern Cape · closes 16 Nov
- Handyman Department of Higher Education and Training, Temba Campus · closes 16 Nov
- HR Clerk Department of Higher Education and Training, Soshanguve · closes 16 Nov
- HR Officer: Leave and Benefits Administration Government Printing Works, Pretoria · closes 17 Nov
- HR Officer: Organisational Development and Change Management Government Printing Works, Pretoria · closes 17 Nov
- HR Practitioner Department of Higher Education and Training, Central Office · closes 16 Nov
- Human Resource Clerk Department of Higher Education and Training, Central Office · closes 13 Nov
- Human Resource Practitioner: Human Resource Development Department of Water and Sanitation, Kimberley · closes 13 Nov
- Human Resources Clerk: Supervisor National Prosecuting Authority, Makhanda · closes 16 Nov
- Inventory Clerk Department of Home Affairs, Finance and Supply Chain Management · closes 13 Nov
- Office Aid Department of Employment and Labour, Mamelodi · closes 13 Nov
- Personal Assistant Department of Water and Sanitation, Bellville · closes 13 Nov
- Personnel Officer: Human Resources Management Department of Employment and Labour · closes 13 Nov
- Photocopier Department of Higher Education and Training, Pretoria · closes 16 Nov
- Procurement Admin Officer Department of Transport, Pretoria · closes 20 Nov
- Production Clerk: Image Enhancement Government Printing Works, Pretoria · closes 17 Nov
- Project Administrator: National Skills Fund (Nsf) Department of Higher Education and Training, Central Office · closes 13 Nov
- Receptionist Department of Higher Education and Training, Rosslyn Campus Temba Campus · closes 16 Nov
- Registry Clerk Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, Pretoria · closes 16 Nov
- Registry Clerk Office of the Chief Justice, Pietermaritzburg · closes 13 Nov
- Secretary Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, Pretoria · closes 16 Nov
- Security Officer Department of Employment and Labour, Pretoria · closes 13 Nov
- Security Officer Department of Home Affairs, Counter Corruption and Security Services · closes 13 Nov
- Security Officer National Key Point Department of Water and Sanitation · closes 13 Nov
- Security Officer Supervisor Department of Water and Sanitation · closes 13 Nov
- Senior Security Officer Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Mmabatho · closes 20 Nov
- Student Liaison Officer Department of Higher Education and Training, Tosa campus · closes 20 Nov
- Supply Chain Clerk Office of the Chief Justice, Midrand · closes 13 Nov
- Supply Chain Practitioner Department of Water and Sanitation, Pretoria · closes 13 Nov
- Tradesman Aid (Electrical) Department of Water and Sanitation, Jericho Dam (Usutu River) · closes 13 Nov
- Training Coordinator: EPWP Youth Projects Implementation Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Cape Town · closes 16 Nov
- Typist Office of the Chief Justice, Gqeberha · closes 13 Nov
- Water Control Aid Department of Water and Sanitation, Voelvlei Scheme Gouda (Western Cape) · closes 13 Nov
- Water Plant Superintendent (Team Leader) Department of Water and Sanitation, Berg River Dam · closes 13 Nov
Eastern Cape
- Accounting Clerk: Expenditure Management Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- Admin Officer: EMIS, Governance & Special Programmes Eastern Cape Department of Education, Nelson Mandela Bay · closes 13 Nov
- Admin Officer: Examination and Asses Sment Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- Admin Officer: Human Resource Development Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- Admin Officer: ICT/E-Learning - Education Development Centres Eastern Cape Department of Education, Nelson Mandela Bay · closes 13 Nov
- Admin Officer: Nutrition, Transport and Hostels Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- Admin Officer: Pmds & Iqms Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- Admin Officer: Project Coordination Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- Admin Officer: Records and Document Management Eastern Cape Department of Education, Nelson Mandela Bay · closes 13 Nov
- Admin Officer: School Health Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- Admin Officer: Skills Development Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- Administration Clerk: Asset & Stores Management Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- Administration Clerk: Circuit Admin Support Unit Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- Administration Clerk: Conditions of Service Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- Administration Clerk: Demand and Acquisition Management Services Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- Administration Clerk: Education Services Operations Coordination Eastern Cape Department of Education, Mthatha · closes 13 Nov
- Administration Clerk: EMIS, Governance & Special Programmes Eastern Cape Department of Education, Nelson Mandela Bay · closes 13 Nov
- Administration Clerk: Human Resource Development Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- Child & Youth Care Worker Grade 1 Eastern Cape Department of Social Development, Erica Place of Safety · closes 13 Nov
- Data Capturer: Basic Education Employment Initiative Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- Data Capturer: Hiv & Aids Life Skills Conditional Grant Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- Fleet Officer: Fleet Management Ser Vices Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- Fleet Officer: Fleet Management Services Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- IT Technician: Infromation Communication Technology Eastern Cape Department of Education, Zwelitsha · closes 13 Nov
- IT Technician: Supply Chain Management & ICT Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- IT Technician: Training Institute Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- Labour Relations Officer: Eea and Psa Employee Relations Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- Labour Relations Officer: Employee Relations, Compliance & Labour Relations Advocacy (Eea) Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- Registry Clerk: Conditions of Service Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- Registry Clerk: Records and Document Management Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- SCM Officer: Acquisition Management Services Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- SCM Officer: Asset and Disposal Management Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- SCM Officer: Asset and Stores Management Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- SCM Officer: Contract Management Services Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- SCM Officer: Demand and Acquisition Management Services Eastern Cape Department of Education, Amathole West · closes 13 Nov
- SCM Officer: Logistics and Stores Management Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- Secretary: Learner Development and Social Support Services Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- State Accountant: Budgeting Services Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- State Accountant: Debt and Revenue Services Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- State Accountant: District Budget Coordination Eastern Cape Department of Education, Alfred Nzo West · closes 13 Nov
- State Accountant: Expenditure Management Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- State Accountant: Financial Monitoring and Reporting Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- State Accountant: Ledger and Journals Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- State Accountant: Transfer Payments Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- Wellness Officer: Employee Wellness Eastern Cape Department of Education · closes 13 Nov
- Wellness Practitioner: Employee Wellness Eastern Cape Department of Education, Amathole East · closes 13 Nov
Free State
- Artisan Production: Welding and Electricity Free State Department of Health, Thabo Mofutsanyana · closes 16 Nov
- Dentist Grade 1-3 Free State Department of Health, Itemoheng District Hospital · closes 16 Nov
- Dentist Grade 1-3 Free State Department of Health, Lejweleputswa District · closes 16 Nov
- Driver Free State Department of Health, Thabo Mofutsanyana · closes 16 Nov
- Physiotherapist Grade 1-3 Free State Department of Health, Bongani Regional Hospital · closes 16 Nov
- Registry Clerk Free State Department of Health, Thabo Mofutsanyana · closes 16 Nov
- Security Officer Free State Department of Health, Thabo Mofutsanyana · closes 16 Nov
- Security Officer Free State Department of Social Development, Bethlehem · closes 13 Nov
- Senior Administration Clerk: Contract Administration Free State Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Bloemfontein · closes 13 Nov
- Senior Administration Clerk: Municipal Services – Utilities Division Free State Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Bloemfontein · closes 13 Nov
- Staff Nurse Free State Department of Health, Katleho District Hospital · closes 16 Nov
- Staff Nurse Grade 1-3 Free State Department of Health, Bongani Regional Hospital · closes 16 Nov
Gauteng
- Admin Clerk Gauteng Department of Environment · closes 13 Nov
KwaZulu-Natal
- Enrolled Nurses KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, Howick · closes 17 Nov
- Enrolled Nursing Assistant KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health · closes 17 Nov
- Social Worker KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, Howick · closes 17 Nov
Western Cape
- Administration Clerk: Finance/Admin (Expenditure Control) Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, Metro TB Hospital Complex · closes 16 Nov
- Administration Clerk: Healthnet (Rural) Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness · closes 16 Nov
- Administration Clerk: HRM (Employee Services) (Recruitment and Selection) Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory · closes 16 Nov
- Administration Clerk: Supply Chain Management (Procurement) Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, Victoria Hospital · closes 16 Nov
- Administration Clerk: Supply Chain Management (Stores) Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory · closes 16 Nov
- Administration Clerk: Support (Aeromedical Services) Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, Emergency Medical Services · closes 16 Nov
- Food Service Aid Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, Montagu Hospital, Langeberg Sub-district · closes 16 Nov
- General Worker: Pharmacy Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, New Somerset Hospital · closes 16 Nov