The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has published Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, featuring the latest government job opportunities available across national departments and provincial administrations in South Africa.
Vacancy Circular Posting Date: 28 August 2026
Vacancy Location: Various National and Provincial Government Departments across South Africa
DPSA Circular 31 of 2026
The Department of Public Service and Administration has released DPSA Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026.
The circular contains government vacancies from a wide range of national departments as well as provincial administrations across all nine provinces.
Job seekers interested in employment within the South African Public Service are encouraged to review the relevant department or province section and apply for positions for which they meet the minimum requirements.
DPSA Circular 31 of 2026 Overview
Circular: Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026
Posting Date: 28 August 2026
Employer: South African Government
Vacancy Type: Government Vacancies
Locations: Various locations across South Africa
Application Method: As specified in each individual vacancy advertisement
Download DPSA Circular 31 of 2026
Applicants can download the complete vacancy circular below:
Click here to download DPSA Circular 31 of 2026 – Full Document
The full document contains all vacancies advertised in Circular 31 together with requirements, salaries, duties, reference numbers, application instructions and closing dates.
National Government Departments with Vacancies
DPSA Circular 31 of 2026 includes vacancies from the following national departments.
Click here to view Department of Agriculture vacancies
Click here to view Department of Basic Education vacancies
Click here to view Department of Employment and Labour vacancies
Click here to view Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment vacancies
Click here to view Government Communication and Information System vacancies
Click here to view Government Technical Advisory Centre vacancies
Click here to view Department of Higher Education and Training vacancies
Click here to view Department of Land Reform and Rural Development vacancies
Click here to view National Prosecuting Authority vacancies
Click here to view Office of the Chief Justice vacancies
Click here to view Department of Public Service and Administration vacancies
Click here to view Department of Public Works and Infrastructure vacancies
Click here to view Department of Small Business Development vacancies
Click here to view Department of Tourism vacancies
Click here to view Department of Traditional Affairs vacancies
Click here to view National Treasury vacancies
Click here to view Department of Water and Sanitation vacancies
Provincial Government Vacancies
Government vacancies are also available across all nine provincial administrations.
Click here to view Eastern Cape Government vacancies
Click here to view Free State Government vacancies
Click here to view Gauteng Government vacancies
Click here to view KwaZulu-Natal Government vacancies
Click here to view Limpopo Government vacancies
Click here to view Mpumalanga Government vacancies
Click here to view Northern Cape Government vacancies
Click here to view North West Government vacancies
Click here to view Western Cape Government vacancies
Who Should Check DPSA Circular 31 of 2026?
The circular may contain opportunities suitable for applicants with different levels of qualifications and work experience.
Depending on the individual vacancy, opportunities may be available for candidates with:
- Grade 10 or Grade 12.
- National Certificate qualifications.
- TVET College qualifications.
- National Diplomas.
- Bachelor’s Degrees.
- Postgraduate qualifications.
- Professional registrations.
- Relevant work experience.
Applicants must check the requirements for each individual position before applying.
How to Apply for DPSA Circular 31 of 2026 Vacancies
Applicants must follow the application instructions provided under the specific department and vacancy they are interested in.
Click here to view and apply for vacancies in DPSA Circular 31 of 2026
Depending on the department, applications may be submitted through an online recruitment portal, email, post or hand delivery.
Applicants should carefully check:
- The position title.
- Reference number.
- Minimum requirements.
- Required application documents.
- Application address or online portal.
- Closing date and time.
Important Information About Government Job Applications
Closing dates are not the same for every vacancy in DPSA Circular 31 of 2026.
Applicants should therefore open the relevant departmental PDF and check the closing date for the specific position they wish to apply for.
Where a Z83 form is required, applicants should ensure that they use the correct version and complete all required sections.
Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.
Why You Should Check Circular 31 Early
Government vacancy circulars can contain a large number of opportunities across different departments and provinces.
Reviewing the circular early gives applicants more time to:
- Identify suitable vacancies.
- Prepare an updated CV.
- Complete the required application form.
- Gather supporting documents where required.
- Confirm the correct reference number.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
Important Application Notes
DPSA Circular 31 of 2026 was published on 28 August 2026.
Applicants should remember that:
- Each vacancy has its own requirements.
- Each department may use a different application method.
- Closing dates vary between posts.
- Reference numbers must be quoted correctly where required.
- Applications should be submitted only through the method stated in the relevant advert.
- Applicants should read the full vacancy notice before submitting an application.