Public Service Vacancies at SA Government

The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has officially issued Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026, offering numerous career opportunities across national departments and provincial administrations throughout South Africa. This circular includes a diverse range of entry-level positions, administrative roles, internships, learnerships, and professional posts designed to strengthen capacity and drive service delivery in the public sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute departmental duties in accordance with the Public Service Act and relevant legislative frameworks.

• Provide administrative, operational, technical, or specialized support within designated government departments.

• Maintain accurate records, manage document filing systems, and prepare routine status reports.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary public sector teams to achieve national strategic development goals.

• Engage professionally with citizens, stakeholders, and community representatives to improve public service delivery.

Why Join the Company

Working within the SA Government offers candidates an exceptional opportunity to serve the public and directly contribute to national development. Employees benefit from stable working environments, structured career progression, extensive government skills development programmes, and competitive public service benefits across various national and provincial departments.

Application Strategy (Exclusive)

• Targeted Reference Codes: Ensure you clearly state the exact post title, centre, and reference number for the specific department you are applying to on Section A of your application form.

• Align Qualifications to Circular Directives: Carefully review the qualification criteria in the specific departmental PDF circular and clearly format your CV to highlight relevant skills and educational modules.

• Meticulous Documentation: Double-check that all required details are accurately filled in and that your CV details correspond seamlessly with your application documentation.

Interview Preparation

Candidates shortlisted for government vacancies are commonly evaluated on their understanding of public sector ethics, service standards, and role-specific competencies. Anticipate questions such as:

• "How do the Batho Pele principles guide your approach to delivering quality service in this role?"

• "Can you provide an example of how you handle conflicting priorities in a high-volume administrative environment?"

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How to Apply

Applications must be submitted using the standard Government Z83 application form accompanied by a comprehensive, recently updated CV. You can download the Z83 form here or use the free online Z83 form filler to complete it digitally.

To view full vacancy breakdowns and submission instructions for individual national and provincial departments, please consult the full circular: Click here to view the full circular.

Available Vacancies

Full Document: Circular 35 (click here to view the full document)

Departments with Internships and Learnerships

• Government Printing Works

• Northern Cape Department Of Sport, Arts & Culture

All Departments with open Vacancies:

• Agriculture

• Defence

• Employment and Labour

• Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

• Government Technical Advisory Centre

• Government Printing Works

• Higher Education and Training

• Home Affairs

• Land Reform and Rural Development

• Mineral and Petroleum Resources

• National Prosecuting Authority

• Office of the Chief Justice

• Public Works and Infrastructure

• Small Business Development

• Treasury

• Water and Sanitation

Provincial Administration

• Free State

• Kwazulu Natal

• Mpumalanga

• Northern Cape

• North West

• Western Cape

Salary is estimated based on market research.

• South African Citizenship with a valid ID document.

• Grade 12 (Matric), National Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, or trade qualification relevant to the specific post applied for.

• Fully completed and signed new Z83 application form.

• Comprehensive and recently updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).

• Academic records and copies of qualifications as indicated per departmental requirements.

• Foreign qualification evaluation certificate issued by SAQA (where applicable).

• Willingness to undergo security screening, qualification verification, and competency assessments.