APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT - Z83 (81/971431) - Form Instructions - read carefully

Oct 19, 2026

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Application for employment form Z83 (81/971431) effective 01 January 2021 for government departments. Explains purpose, who must complete it, and that sections must be filled completely, accurately, and legibly to support fair processing and possible interviews. Requests personal information and details related to identity, citizenship, work permits, disability, experience, professional registration, and criminal or disciplinary history. Includes confidentiality, legal basis for employment equity compliance, and notes on certified documents and additional submissions.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

Application purpose and requirements

Confidentiality and legal notes

Advertised post information

Position, department, reference number, start date or notice

Personal information (Part B)

Identity, citizenship, work permit, disability

Criminal, disciplinary, misconduct and service-related questions

Experience and professional registration

G. .P S 81/971431 Republic of South Africa APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT Z83 (81/971431) Effective 01 January 2021 |
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS FORM
To assist a government department in selecting a person for an advertised post.
This form may be used to identify candidates to be interviewed. You need to fill in all sections of this form completely, accurately and legibly. This will help to process your application fairly.
WHO SHOULD COMPLETE THIS FORM
Only persons wishing to apply for an advertised position in a government department.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This form requires basic information. Candidates who are selected for interviews will be requested to furnish additional certified information that may be required to make a final selection.
SPECIAL NOTES
1 – All information will be treated with the strictest confidentiality and will not be disclosed or used for any other purpose than to assess the suitability of a person, except in so far as it may be required and permitted bylaw. Your personal details must correspond with the details in your ID or passport.
2 – Passport number in the case of nonSouth Africans.
3 – This information is required to enable the department to comply with the Employment Equity Act, 1998.
4 – This information will only be taken into account if it directly relates to the requirements of the position.
5-The Executive Authority shall consider the criminal record (s) against the nature of the job functions in line with internal information security and disciplinary code.
6- The applicant may submit additional information separately where the space provided is not sufficient.
7- Departments must accept certified documents that accompany the application(s) with certification that is up to 6 months, unless the advert prescribesa longer period. | | A. THE ADVERTISED POST (All sections of this form are compulsory) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | Position for which you are applying (as advertised) | | | Department where the position was advertised | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Reference number (as stated in the advert) | | | If you are offered the position, when can you start OR how much notice must you serve with your current employer? | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | B. PERSONAL INFORMATION1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Surname and Full names | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Date of Birth | DD/MM/YY | Identity
Number | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Passport2 number | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Race3 | African | White | Coloured | | | | | Indian | | | | | Other | | | | | | | | Gender3 | | | | | | | | Female | | | | | Male | | | | | | | | Do you have a disability? | | | | | | | | Yes | | | | | No | | | | | | | | Are you a South African citizen? | | | | | | | | Yes | | | | | No | | | | | | | | If no, what is your nationality? | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Do you have a valid work permit? (only if non-South African) | | | | | | | | Yes | | | | | No | | | | | | | | Have you been convicted or found guilty of a criminal offence (including an admission of guilt)? 5
If yes (provide the details) | | | | | | | | Yes | | | | | No | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Do you have any pending criminal case against you? If yes, (provide the details)5 | | | | | | | | Yes | | | | | No | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Z83 employment application form?

To assist a government department in selecting a person for an advertised post. It helps identify candidates for interview processing and fair assessment.

Who should complete the form and what are the completion requirements?

Only persons applying for an advertised position in a government department should complete it. All sections must be filled completely, accurately, and legibly.

What personal and legal information does the form request?

It requests identity and demographic details, citizenship and work permit information (if applicable), disability status, years of experience, and professional registration details. It also asks about criminal offences, pending criminal cases, disciplinary matters, and Public Service employment outcomes, where required.

Oct 19, 2026

Uploaded by Jiven