The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) is responsible for overseeing public service employment in South Africa. This week, the department will release the DPSA Circular 08 of 2023, which includes information on job vacancies across National Government Departments and Provincial Administrations. For those interested in employment in the public service, this article provides an overview of the document’s contents.
The Weekly Public Service Vacancy Circular
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. The DPSA Circular 08 of 2023 is expected release in March 2023. It’s an important resource for those seeking employment in the public service, as it provides information on job vacancies in various government departments and agencies.
DPSA Circular 08 of 2023
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.
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. The DPSA Circular 08 of 2023 contains details on job vacancies in these departments and administrations.
How to Apply for Vacancies on DPSA Circular 08 0f 2023
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.
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
The DPSA is currently compiling the list of job vacancies for the upcoming DPSA Circular 08 of 2023. As soon as the circular is released, interested candidates can download the document in PDF format from the DPSA website or through this link. The circular will contain information about various national departments and provincial administrations that have open job positions. Once the PDF file has been downloaded, candidates can review the job vacancies listed in the circular and begin the application process for any positions that interest them.