PUBLIC SERVICE VACANCY CIRCULAR - Publication No 1 of 2026 - Directions and Annexures

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Public Service Vacancy Circular No 01 of 2026, issued on 16 January 2026 (except December), is published weekly to advertise vacant positions across Public Service departments. It sets application instructions, including use of form Z83, inclusion of training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience, and noting vacancy reference numbers. It also provides directions to departments on communication to employees, handling excess staff, and applying employment equity and representativeness measures, plus annexure closing dates and submission requirements.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages186

Reading Time7 h 49 min

AccessFree to download

1. Introduction

1.1 Publication frequency and purpose

1.2 Responsibility for advertisement content

2. Directions to candidates

2.1 Application requirements (Z83, CV)

2.2 Reference number requirement

2.3 Enquiries for additional information

2.4 Closing dates and submission deadline

3. Directions to departments

3.1 Communication to employees

3.2 Support for excess candidates and interviews

3.3 Representativeness and employment equity measures

3.4 Candidate assessment and selection

4. SMS pre-entry certificate

4.1 Course access and details

INDEX

NATIONAL DEPARTMENTS

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATIONS

ANNEXURE A

Department of Agriculture (DOA)

PUBLIC SERVICE VACANCY CIRCULAR PUBLICATION NO 01 OF 2026 DATE ISSUED 16 JANUARY 2026 1. Introduction 1.1 This Circular is, except during December, published on a weekly basis and contains the advertisements of vacant posts and jobs in Public Service departments. 1.2 Although the Circular is issued by the Department of Public Service and Administration, the Department is not responsible for the content of the advertisements. Enquiries about an advertisement must be addressed to the relevant advertising department. 2. Directions to candidates 2.1 Applications on form Z83 with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience (on a separate sheet if necessary or a CV) must be forwarded to the department in which the vacancy/vacancies exist(s) . NB: PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS MUST PLEASE USE THE NEW Z83 WHICH IS EFFECTIVE AS AT 01 JANUARY 2021. 2.2 Applicants must indicate the reference number of the vacancy in their applications. 2.3 Applicants requiring additional information regarding an advertised post must direct their enquiries to the department where the vacancy exists. The Department of Public Service and Administration must not be approached for such information. 2.4 It must be ensured that applications reach the relevant advertising departments on or before the applicable closing dates. 3. Directions to departments 3.1 The contents of this Circular must be brought to the attention of all employees. 3.2 It must be ensured that employees declared in excess are informed of the advertised vacancies. Potential candidates from the excess group must be assisted in applying timeously for vacancies and attending where applicable, interviews. 3.3 Where vacancies have been identified to promote representativeness, the provisions of sections 15 (affirmative action measures) and 20 (employment equity plan) of the Employment Equity Act, 1998 should be applied. Advertisements for such vacancies should state that it is intended to promote representativeness through the filling of the vacancy and that the candidature of persons whose transfer/appointment will promote representativeness, will receive preference. 3.4 Candidates must be assessed and selected in accordance with the relevant measures that apply to employment in the Public Service. 4 SMS pre-entry certificate 4.1 To access the SMS pre-entry certificate course and for further details, please click on the following link: [https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/](https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. For)[. For](https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. For) more information regarding the course please visit [the NSG website: ](the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za)[www.thensg.gov.za](the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za). : INDEX NATIONAL DEPARTMENTS | NATIONAL DEPARTMENTS | ANNEXURE | PAGES | | --- | --- | --- | | AGRICULTURE | A | 03-09 | | COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES | B | 10-19 | | COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE | C | 20-22 | | FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT | D | 23-25 | | GOVERNMENT PENSIONS ADMINISTRATION AGENCY | E | 26-32 | | HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING | F | 33-36 | | JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT | G | 37-44 | | LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT | H | 45-55 | | MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT AGENT | I | 56-65 | | NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY | J | 66-72 | | NATIONAL TREASURY | K | 73-76 | | OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE | L | 77-82 | | PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE | M | 83-97 | | WATER AND SANITATION | N | 98-103 | PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATIONS | PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION | ANNEXURE | PAGES | | --- | --- | --- | | GAUTENG | O | 104-105 | | KWAZULU NATAL | P | 106-112 | | LIMPOPO | Q | 113-126 | | MPUMALANGA | R | 127-135 | | NORTH WEST | S | 136-156 | | WESTERN CAPE | T | 157-186 | ANNEXURE A DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (DOA) CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2026 at 16:00 NO

FAQs

How often is the Public Service Vacancy Circular published and what does it contain?

It is published on a weekly basis except during December and contains advertisements of vacant posts and jobs in Public Service departments.

What must prospective applicants submit and which form is required?

Applications must be submitted using form Z83 with full particulars of training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience, and applicants must use the new Z83 effective as at 1 January 2021.

Who is responsible for the content of advertisement details, and where should enquiries be directed?

The Department of Public Service and Administration is not responsible for the content of the advertisements; enquiries must be addressed to the relevant advertising department or the department where the vacancy exists for post-specific information.

Oct 3, 2026

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