The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has published Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026, containing the latest government job opportunities available across South African national departments and provincial administrations.
DPSA Circular Posting Date: 02 October 2026
Vacancy Locations: Various government departments across South Africa
The official circular confirms that Circular 35 of 2026 was issued on 02 October 2026 and contains vacancies advertised by national and provincial government departments.
About DPSA Circular 35 of 2026
The DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular is generally published weekly, except during December, and provides details of vacant posts available across the Public Service.
Job seekers can use Circular 35 of 2026 to search for vacancies according to their qualifications, experience, preferred government department and province.
Applicants should carefully check the closing date for each individual vacancy, as application deadlines differ from one department or post to another.
Download DPSA Circular 35 of 2026
Click here to download the full DPSA Circular 35 of 2026
The full circular contains detailed information about:
- Job titles
- Salary packages
- Centres and locations
- Minimum requirements
- Duties and responsibilities
- Reference numbers
- Application addresses
- Contact details
- Closing dates
National Departments with Vacancies
The following national government departments have vacancies listed in DPSA Circular 35 of 2026:
Agriculture
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Defence
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Employment and Labour
Click here to view Department of Employment and Labour vacancies
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Click here to view Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment vacancies
Government Technical Advisory Centre
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Government Printing Works
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Higher Education and Training
Click here to view Department of Higher Education and Training vacancies
Home Affairs
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Land Reform and Rural Development
Click here to view Department of Land Reform and Rural Development vacancies
Mineral and Petroleum Resources
Click here to view Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources vacancies
National Prosecuting Authority
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Office of the Chief Justice
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Public Works and Infrastructure
Click here to view Department of Public Works and Infrastructure vacancies
Small Business Development
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National Treasury
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Water and Sanitation
Click here to view Department of Water and Sanitation vacancies
The official index confirms these national departments form part of Circular 35 of 2026. DPSA
Provincial Government Vacancies
Circular 35 of 2026 also includes vacancies within several provincial administrations.
Free State
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KwaZulu-Natal
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Mpumalanga
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Northern Cape
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North West
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Western Cape
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How to Apply for DPSA Circular 35 of 2026 Vacancies
Applicants must follow the application instructions provided for the specific vacancy they want to apply for.
The DPSA states that applications should generally be submitted using the new Z83 Application Form, effective from 01 January 2021, together with the information or supporting documents required by the advertising department. Applicants must also quote the correct vacancy reference number. DPSA
Click here to view DPSA Circular 35 of 2026 and apply for government vacancies
Applicants should:
- Find the department they want to apply to.
- Open the relevant departmental vacancy document.
- Identify a position that matches their qualifications and experience.
- Check the reference number.
- Check the salary and location.
- Confirm the minimum requirements.
- Check the individual closing date.
- Complete the required Z83 form where applicable.
- Follow the exact submission instructions stated in the vacancy advert.
Applications must reach the relevant department on or before the applicable closing date. DPSA
Important Information for Applicants
The DPSA issues the vacancy circular, but individual departments are responsible for their own job advertisements.
Applicants who require further information about a specific vacancy should therefore contact the department advertising the position, rather than the DPSA. DPSA
Applicants should also avoid sending one generic application to multiple departments. Each vacancy may have its own:
- Reference number
- Closing date
- Application address
- Email address or online application system
- Qualification requirements
- Supporting document requirements
Always follow the instructions contained in the individual advertisement.
Amendments Included in Circular 35 of 2026
Circular 35 also contains amendments to some vacancies published in previous circulars.
For example, the closing dates for two Independent Police Investigative Directorate director posts advertised in Circular 34 were extended to 09 October 2026. Three Department of Transport senior posts advertised in Circular 33 had their closing dates amended to 16 October 2026. DPSA
Applicants who previously applied for affected vacancies should check the amendment section of Circular 35 carefully.
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