The South African government’s Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) recently launched the DPSA Circular 07 of 2023, which provides information about policies and regulations related to public service employment. Following this, the department has now released the DPSA Circular 08 of 2023, which includes details of job vacancies in the National Government Departments as well as the Provincial Administrations. This article aims to provide an overview of the DPSA Circular 08 of 2023 and its relevance to those seeking employment in the public service.
DPSA Circular 08 of 2023 Vacancies
The DPSA releases a weekly document known as the Public Service Vacancy Circular, which provides a list of vacancies in various public service departments, national departments, and provincial administrations. The circular is published every week, except during December, and contains advertisements for vacant posts and jobs in the public service. In the first week of March, DPSA Circular 8 of 2023 is expected to release soon.
Vacancies at National Departments
The DPSA Circular 08 of 2023 includes a list of possible departments offering vacancies, including Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Basic Education, Civilian Secretariat for Police Service, Communications and Digital Technologies, Cooperative Governance, Correctional Services, Defence, Employment and Labour, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Government Communication and Information System, Government Pensions Administration Agency, Government Printing Works, Health, Higher Education and Training, Home Affairs, Human Settlements, Independent Police Investigative Directorate, International Relations and Cooperation, Justice and Constitutional Development, Military Veterans, Mineral Resources and Energy, National School of Government, National Treasury, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Presidency, Public Enterprises, Public Service and Administration, Public Works and Infrastructure, Science and Innovation, Small Business Development, Social Development, South African Police Service, South African Revenue Service, Sport, Arts and Culture, State Security, Statistics South Africa, Tourism, Trade, Industry and Competition, Traditional Affairs, Transport, Water and Sanitation, and Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities.
Vacancies at the Provincial Administration
The Provincial Administrations that may offer job opportunities include Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, and North West.
Directions to Candidates
Candidates interested in applying for a position listed in the DPSA Circular 08 of 2023 should take note of the following instructions. Firstly, applicants must complete and submit the Z83 application form, which requires full details of their qualifications, training, experience, and competencies. If necessary, candidates can attach a separate sheet or a Curriculum Vitae (CV) to provide additional information.
It is crucial that applicants indicate the reference number of the vacancy in their application. Any inquiries regarding the advertised post should be directed to the relevant advertising department, not the DPSA. The closing date for applications should be strictly adhered to, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that their application reaches the relevant advertising department before the deadline.
Z83 Application Form
The Z83 application form is the standard form used by the South African government to recruit candidates for public service positions. It is a comprehensive form that requires candidates to provide their personal details, employment history, qualifications, and other relevant information. Applicants must complete the form accurately and legibly, providing all the information requested.
DPSA Circular 08 of 2023 PDF Download
The DPSA is currently compiling the list of vacancies for the upcoming DPSA Circular 08 of 2023. The circular will contain job vacancies for various national departments and provincial administrations. Interested candidates can download the document in PDF format as below.