The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has officially published Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, featuring the latest government job opportunities across National and Provincial Departments.
Vacancy Circular: 27 of 2026
Publication Date: 31 July 2026
If you are looking for a government job in South Africa, this circular includes vacancies from various national departments as well as provincial administrations.
National Government Departments Advertising Vacancies
The following national departments are advertising posts in DPSA Circular 27 of 2026:
- Agriculture
- Basic Education
- Correctional Services
- Employment and Labour
- Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC)
- Higher Education and Training
- Home Affairs
- Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services
- Land Reform and Rural Development
- Mineral and Petroleum Resources
- Office of the Chief Justice
- Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Public Service and Administration
- Public Works and Infrastructure
- Transport
- National Treasury
- Water and Sanitation
Provincial Government Vacancies
Vacancies are also available in the following provincial administrations:
- Eastern Cape
- Free State
- Gauteng
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Mpumalanga
- Northern Cape
- North West
- Western Cape
Who Should Apply?
Government vacancies are available for applicants with different qualification levels, including:
- Grade 10
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- National Certificate
- Diploma
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Honours Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Professional qualifications
Requirements differ depending on the advertised post. Applicants should carefully read each vacancy before submitting an application.
Required Documents
Most government applications require the following:
- Completed and signed Z83 Application Form (2021 version)
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified qualifications (where requested)
- Certified copy of your South African ID (if requested)
- Valid driver’s licence (where applicable)
- Any additional documents specified in the advertisement
Applicants should follow the instructions provided in each vacancy advertisement.
How to Apply
Click here to view DPSA Circular 27 of 2026 and apply for Government Vacancies
Read each vacancy carefully and submit your application directly to the department advertising the post before its closing date.
Why You Should Read the Circular
DPSA Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026 includes opportunities in:
- Administration
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Engineering
- Legal Services
- Supply Chain Management
- Education
- Healthcare
- Environmental Management
- Technical Services
- Management and Executive Positions
New vacancies are published regularly, making the DPSA Vacancy Circular one of the best sources for finding South African government jobs.
Important Notes
- Every department has its own closing date.
- Applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered.
- Ensure you meet the minimum requirements before applying.
- Submit separate applications for each position you wish to apply for.
- Follow the application instructions provided in each vacancy advertisement.
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