The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has published Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, featuring the latest government job opportunities across national departments and provincial administrations in South Africa.
DPSA Circular Posting Date: 18 September 2026
Vacancy Location: Various locations across South Africa
About DPSA Circular 34 of 2026
DPSA Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026 contains government vacancies advertised by participating national departments and provincial administrations.
Job seekers should check the individual department adverts for the post requirements, salary, reference number, application method and closing date, as these differ from one vacancy to another.
Click here to download DPSA Circular 34 of 2026 – Full Document
National Departments with Vacancies
The following national departments and institutions have vacancies advertised in Circular 34 of 2026:
- Basic Education
- Centre for Public Service Innovation
- Communications and Digital Technologies
- Employment and Labour
- Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Government Technical Advisory Centre
- Higher Education and Training
- Independent Police Investigative Directorate
- Justice and Constitutional Development
- Land Reform and Rural Development
- National School of Government
- Office of the Chief Justice
- Public Works and Infrastructure
- Social Development
- Sport, Arts and Culture
- Statistics South Africa
- Transport
- National Treasury
- Water and Sanitation
Provincial Administration Vacancies
Government vacancies are also available in five provincial administrations:
- Gauteng Provincial Administration Vacancies
- KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Administration Vacancies
- Limpopo Provincial Administration Vacancies
- North West Provincial Administration Vacancies
- Western Cape Provincial Administration Vacancies
How to Apply for DPSA Circular 34 of 2026 Vacancies
Applicants should first download the full circular or open the PDF for the department in which they want to apply.
Read the individual vacancy carefully and confirm the requirements, reference number, closing date and application method. Follow the application instructions provided by the relevant department, as application procedures may differ between departments and posts.
Click here to view the full DPSA Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026
DPSA Vacancy Circular WhatsApp Channel
Job seekers can also follow the DPSA Vacancy Circular WhatsApp channel for vacancy information.
Click here to follow the DPSA Vacancy Circular WhatsApp Channel
Important Advice for Applicants
Do not assume that every vacancy in Circular 34 has the same closing date. Each department may specify a different deadline and application procedure.
Applicants should also ensure that they quote the correct reference number for the position and submit all documents requested in the individual vacancy advertisement.