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Introduction  \n1.1 This Circular is, except during December, published on a weekly basis and contains the advertisements of vacant posts and jobs in Public Service departments.  \n1.2 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.  \n2. Directions to candidates  \n2.1 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.  \n2.2 Applicants must indicate the reference number of the vacancy in their applications.  \n2.3 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.  \n2.4 It must be ensured that applications reach the relevant advertising departments on or before the applicable closing dates.  \n3. Directions to departments  \n3.1 The contents of this Circular must be brought to the attention of all employees.  \n3.2 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.  \n3.3 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.  \n3.4 Candidates must be assessed and selected in accordance with the relevant measures that apply to employment in the Public Service.  \n4 SMS pre-entry certificate  \n4.1 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).  \nAMENDMENTS : INDEPENDENT POLICE INVESTIGATIVE DIRECTORATE: Kindly note that posts of  \nDirector: Legal and Litigation Advisory Services, Ref. No: Q9/2026/40 and Director Legal  \nand Investigations Services, Ref No: Q9/2026/41, advertised on Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 dated 18 September 2026 with a closing date of 05 October 2026, please note that the closing date has been extended to 09 October 2026. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.  \nDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT: Kindly note that the following 3 posts were advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 dated 11 September 2026, Deputy DirectorGeneral: State-Owned Companies (Soc), Governance and Performance (GAP) Ref No: DOT/HRM/2026/32, Deputy Director-General: Road Transport Ref No: DOT/HRM/2026/33 and Chief Director: Driving Licence Card Account Ref No: HRM/2026/34 please note that the closing date has been amended to the 16 October  \n2026. The Department of Transport apologies for any inconvenience caused.  \nPROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: GAUTENG: DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS, CULTURE AND RECREATION: Kindly note that the following post was adve","cbCaiq2Z2UDNQxsL","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiq2Z2UDNQxsL","pdf",2064981,262,"English","# Introduction\n## Directions to candidates\n## Directions to departments\n## SMS pre-entry certificate\n# Amendments","[{\"question\":\"How often is the vacancy circular published, and what does it contain?\",\"answer\":\"It is published weekly (except during December) and contains advertisements of vacant posts and jobs in Public Service departments.\"},{\"question\":\"What should prospective applicants include in their applications?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must submit the application form Z83 with complete details of training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience, and they must indicate the vacancy reference number.\"},{\"question\":\"Who should candidates contact for information about a specific advertised post?\",\"answer\":\"Enquiries about an advertisement must go to the relevant advertising department or the department where the vacancy exists; the Department of Public Service and Administration must not be approached for such information.\"}]","PUBLIC SERVICE VACANCY CIRCULAR - Publication No 35 - Closing date changes and application directions | PDF",1791048633,660]