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It provides application instructions, including using form Z83 (effective from 01 January 2021), citing vacancy reference numbers, and meeting closing dates. 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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 : DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES: Kindly take note that the department  \nhas withdrawn the following advertised posts, as it appears in Circular 29 of the PSVC dated 14 August 2026, with a closing date of 31 August 2026. The following posts have been withdrawn from the advertisement: Gauteng Region: Chairperson: Krugersdorp  \n(Ref: GP 2026/08/01) and Leeuwkop (Ref: GP 2026/08/02) (X2 Posts) . Vice  \nChairperson: Krugersdorp (Ref: GP 2026/08/04) and Leeuwkop (Ref: GP 2026/08/05) (2  \nPosts) . Community Member: Krugersdorp (Ref: GP 2026/08/07) (X2 Posts) and Baviaanspoort (Ref: GP 2026/08/06) (X2 Posts) . Eastern Cape Region: Chairperson: Cradock (Ref: EC 2026/08/03), Kirkwood (Ref: EC 2026/08/04), Mthatha (Ref EC 2026/08/05), Sada (Ref: EC 2026/08/06) and St Albans (Ref EC 2026/08/07) . Vice Chairperson: Amathole (Ref EC 2026/08/08), Cradock (Ref EC 2026/08/10), Kirkwood (Ref EC 2026/08/11), Sada (Ref EC 2026/08/13), St Albans (Ref EC 2026/08/14) . Community Member: Amathole (Ref EC 2026/08/15) (X2 Posts), Cradock (Ref: EC  \n2026/08/17) (X2 Posts), East London (Ref: EC 2026/08/16) (X1 Pos","cbCaidsDLLIbw9Hd","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidsDLLIbw9Hd","pdf",2627534,344,"English","# 1. Introduction\n## 1.1 Publication basis and scope\n## 1.2 Responsibility for advertisement content\n# 2. Directions to candidates\n## 2.1 Z83 application requirements\n## 2.2 Vacancy reference numbers\n## 2.3 Enquiries for additional information\n## 2.4 Application submission and closing dates\n# 3. Directions to departments\n## 3.1 Communicating the circular to employees\n## 3.2 Informing excess employees\n## 3.3 Employment equity and representativeness provisions\n## 3.4 Assessment and selection measures\n# 4. 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