The Department of Public Service and Administration has released DPSA Circular 23 of 2026, featuring the latest government job vacancies across South Africa.
Circular Posting Date: 3 July 2026
Circular Location: South Africa
Applicants are encouraged to carefully read the full vacancy circular and apply directly to the relevant department or provincial administration before the closing date stated in each advert.
About DPSA Circular 23 of 2026
DPSA Circular 23 of 2026 contains advertised vacant posts and jobs in various Public Service departments.
Although the circular is issued by the Department of Public Service and Administration, the DPSA is not responsible for the content of the advertisements. Enquiries about specific advertised posts must be directed to the relevant advertising department.
National Departments Included in Circular 23 of 2026
The following national departments are included in DPSA Circular 23 of 2026:
- Agriculture
- Basic Education
- Correctional Services
- Defence
- Employment and Labour
- Government Pensions Administration Agency
- Government Technical Advisory Centre
- Higher Education and Training
- Home Affairs
- Land Reform and Rural Development
- Office of the Chief Justice
- Small Business Development
- South African Police Service
- Sport, Arts and Culture
- Treasury
- Water and Sanitation
- Women, Youth and Persons With Disabilities
Provincial Administrations Included in Circular 23 of 2026
The circular also includes vacancies from the following provincial administrations:
- Eastern Cape
- Free State
- Gauteng
- Kwazulu Natal
- Limpopo
- Mpumalanga
- Northern Cape
- North West
- Western Cape
Important Application Information
Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 application form, effective from 01 January 2021.
Applicants must include full details of their training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience. A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae may also be required, depending on the specific vacancy advert.
Applicants must quote the correct reference number of the post they are applying for.
Applications must be sent to the relevant department or provincial administration where the vacancy exists. Applicants should not send applications to the DPSA unless the vacancy advert specifically instructs them to do so.
How to apply
Click here to view DPSA Circular 23 of 2026 vacancies
Applicants must apply directly to the relevant department or provincial administration listed in the vacancy advert.
To download the official Z83 application form, use the link below:
Click here to download the Z83 application form
Closing Date
Closing dates differ according to each department and post. Applicants must check the closing date listed under the specific vacancy they want to apply for.
Applications must reach the relevant advertising department on or before the applicable closing date. Late applications may not be considered.