The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has released Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, featuring the latest government job opportunities across national departments and provincial administrations in South Africa.
DPSA Circular Posting Date: 14 August 2026
Vacancy Locations: Various national departments and provinces across South Africa
DPSA Circular 29 of 2026
Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026 contains government vacancies advertised by various national departments and provincial administrations.
Applicants should carefully review the requirements, salary, reference number, closing date and application instructions for each vacancy before applying.
There is no single closing date for all vacancies in Circular 29. Each advertised position has its own closing date.
Download DPSA Circular 29 of 2026
The complete vacancy circular can be viewed below:
Click here to download DPSA Circular 29 of 2026
National Departments with Vacancies
The following national government departments have vacancies advertised in Circular 29 of 2026:
- Basic Education
- Correctional Services
- Employment and Labour
- Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Government Communication and Information System
- Higher Education and Training
- Land Reform and Rural Development
- Mineral and Petroleum Resources
- National Prosecuting Authority
- Office of the Chief Justice
- Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Public Works and Infrastructure
- Small Business Development
- National Treasury
- Water and Sanitation
Provincial Government Vacancies
The following provincial administrations are included in DPSA Circular 29 of 2026:
How to Find Vacancies in DPSA Circular 29
Applicants can either download the full Circular 29 document or open the individual department or province PDF that matches the area in which they want to apply.
Each vacancy advertisement should be checked for:
- Job title.
- Reference number.
- Salary.
- Centre or location.
- Minimum qualification.
- Experience requirements.
- Duties.
- Application method.
- Required documents.
- Closing date.
How to Apply for DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 Vacancies
Application procedures differ between departments.
Applicants must therefore follow the instructions provided in the individual vacancy advertisement.
Click here to view the full DPSA Circular 29 of 2026
Where a department requires the Z83 Application Form, applicants should make sure they use the correct version and follow the document requirements stated in that department’s advert.
Some departments may accept:
- Online applications.
- Email applications.
- Hand-delivered applications.
- Postal applications.
Do not assume that one application method applies to every vacancy.
DPSA Circular 29 Closing Dates
DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 does not have one common application closing date.
Each vacancy has its own deadline.
Applicants must open the relevant departmental or provincial advertisement and confirm the closing date for the specific position they intend to apply for.
DPSA Vacancy Circular WhatsApp Channel
Applicants can also follow the official DPSA Vacancy Circular WhatsApp Channel for updates.
Click here to follow the DPSA Vacancy Circular WhatsApp Channel
Important Notes for Applicants
Applicants should:
- Read the entire vacancy advertisement before applying.
- Use the correct reference number.
- Confirm whether a Z83 form is required.
- Submit only the documents requested.
- Use the application method stated in the relevant advert.
- Check the closing date of each vacancy separately.
- Ensure contact details on the CV are correct.
- Submit applications before the deadline.
DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 Posting Date
DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026 was posted on:
14 August 2026
Job seekers interested in government employment should review the relevant departmental PDFs and apply only for positions for which they meet the stated requirements.