Government jobs in South Africa: how to apply with Z83

How to read the DPSA's weekly job posting circular and apply using the new Z83 form.

The DPSA publishes a circular every week with job openings in national and provincial departments. Applications are made using the new Z83 form.

Weeklyjob vacancy flyer
Z83 newmandatory form
Freeto apply

Step by step

1

Open the circulardpsa.gov.za, job openings section.
2

Choose the position.Note the reference number and the deadline.
3

Fill out the new Z83 formand attach your resume.
4

Send it to the departmentthat announced the vacancy, before the deadline.

How long does it take?

Circulateevery week
Applybefore the deadline
Selectionby the department
Decemberwithout circulation

Go to the official websitedpsa.gov.za

↗ You will leave this site. Never pay or provide your bank password to apply.

What are they going to ask for?

New Z83 form
Curriculum
Job reference number

Mistakes that disqualify a candidate

Error Result How to avoid
old Z83 disqualification Download the new form
Missing the deadline application ignored Note the closing date
Fake diploma police case Please send only genuine documents

Everything you need to know

1

What is a circular?

The Public Service Vacancy Circular compiles job openings from national and provincial departments. It is published weekly, except in December.

Each job posting has a reference number, requirements, and deadline.

2

Form Z83

Since 2021, the new Z83 form has been in effect. Applications submitted using the old form may be disqualified.

Fill everything out and provide the job reference number.

3

Questions about the job opening?

Questions about a job opening should be directed to the department that advertised it, not to DPSA.

The contact information is in the ad itself.

Quick tips

🗓️

Note the deadlines;each position has its own.

📝

Use the new Z83;the old one is no longer viable.

⚠️

Never pay fora serious selection process; it doesn't charge a fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do vacancies become available?

The newsletter is published every week, except in December.

Which form should I use?

The new Z83, along with the resume.

Who should I send it to?

To the department that announced the vacancy.

Can I ask questions at DPSA?

No. Ask the department that posted the job opening.

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