📝 How to Apply for DPSA Vacancies in 2025

📍 Step 1: Find the Latest DPSA Job Vacancies

DPSA publishes the Public Service Vacancy Circular (PSVC) every week, listing job openings across:

• National departments (e.g., Health, Education, Defence, Treasury)

• Provincial governments (e.g., Gauteng, Western Cape, Limpopo)

Where to find the latest DPSA job circulars:

• DPSA website

• Gov.za Government Jobs Portal

• Reputable job portals like jobsandcareeropportunities.co.za

Check the circular number, post title, department, and closing date before applying.

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📄 Step 2: Download and Complete the Z83 Application Form

The Z83 form is a standardized application document required for ALL government job applications.

How to download the Z83 form:

• Get the editable or printable version at: Z83 Form (PDF)

How to fill it in:

• Use BLOCK LETTERS if writing by hand.

• Complete all fields honestly and accurately.

• Use “N/A” where a field does not apply to you.

• Do not leave any section blank—incomplete forms may be rejected.

• The form must be signed and dated.

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📑 Step 3: Prepare Supporting Documents

Along with the Z83, attach the following:

• A comprehensive and updated CV

• Certified copies of your:

  • South African ID (or valid passport if non-citizen)

  • Matric certificate

  • Highest academic qualifications

  • Any relevant registrations (e.g., HPCSA, SAPC)

  • Driver’s license (if required)

Note: Documents must be certified within the last 6 months by a commissioner of oaths or SAPS.

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📬 Step 4: Submit Your Application Correctly

The job advertisement will tell you how to submit your application. Options include:

a) Email submission

• Use the correct subject line as stated in the job post.

• Scan and attach all documents in a single PDF file.

b) Post or hand delivery

• Send to the address mentioned in the vacancy circular.

• Write the reference number clearly on the envelope.

c) Online application

Some departments offer an online portal (e.g., Gauteng e-recruitment: jobs.gauteng.gov.za).

✅ Always ensure your application is submitted before the closing date and that it matches the post reference number.

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📌 Step 5: Follow Up and Prepare for Interview

After submission:

• Keep a copy of your Z83 and reference number.

• If shortlisted, you will be contacted for an interview—typically within 2–4 weeks after the closing date.

• Prepare for the interview by researching the department, reviewing the job duties, and aligning your experience with the post.

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✅ DPSA Application Checklist

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🛑 Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Leaving blank spaces on the Z83 form.

• Sending incomplete documents or missing certifications.

• Using the wrong reference number or email address.

• Applying after the deadline.

• Submitting a generic CV not tailored to the job.

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🔍 Helpful Resources

• Latest Public Service Vacancy Circular:
  https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/

• Z83 Form Download (PDF):
  https://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/documents/z83.pdf

• Gauteng Online Portal:
  https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/

• Western Cape Government Jobs:
  https://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs