Release Date: 16 May 2025
Issue Number: 16 of 2024
Location: South Africa
The Public Service Vacancy Circular is a weekly publication that lists new government job openings available across South Africa. Released by the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA), this circular provides access to a wide range of positions across national and provincial government departments.
The latest release, Circular No. 16 of 2024, outlines job opportunities in 20 different national departments. Whether you’re a seasoned public servant, a graduate fresh from university, or someone looking for a career change into public service, this edition has roles suited for various levels of experience and qualifications.
Why This Circular Is Important
This circular is more than a job list—it’s a tool for open access to government careers. It exists to promote fairness, diversity, and transparency in hiring within public institutions. Every South African has a right to apply for these roles if they meet the listed criteria.
The weekly circulation ensures that government departments reach a wide pool of applicants and uphold merit-based recruitment processes. In this way, the public service is kept inclusive and representative of the nation’s people.
What’s in This Issue?
Circular 16 of 2024 includes job advertisements from the following departments:
1. Cooperative Governance
This department focuses on relationships between all levels of government. Job titles may include policy analysts, programme coordinators, or admin clerks.
2. Correctional Services
Often in search of correctional officers, case workers, and clinical psychologists, this department manages South Africa’s correctional system.
3. Defence
From engineers to logistical experts and support officers, the Defence Department offers technical and strategic roles.
4. Employment and Labour
Here, you might find positions for inspectors, employment services consultants, and admin support staff.
5. Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)
In charge of public communication, GCIS often advertises for media officers, communications specialists, or multimedia designers.
6. Government Printing Works
Posts may include print machine operators, maintenance technicians, IT system support, and quality controllers.
7. Health
There are opportunities in nursing, public health, admin, lab technology, and health promotion.
8. Higher Education and Training
This department looks for education planners, research analysts, curriculum specialists, and learning support staff.
9. Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID)
Focused on oversight, IPID hires investigators, evidence analysts, and legal professionals.
10. Justice and Constitutional Development
Lawyers, clerks, court interpreters, and legal policy writers are among the common posts advertised.
11. National School of Government
A hub for capacity building, this department may offer training developer, facilitator, and e-learning support positions.
12. Office of the Chief Justice
Offers vacancies related to court services such as case management officers, record clerks, and court IT support.
13. Public Service and Administration
Often in need of HR planners, policy advisors, and governance researchers.
14. Small Business Development
This department works with entrepreneurs and SMMEs. Roles may involve business support, community outreach, or finance admin.
15. Sport, Arts and Culture
From museum curators to sport development officers and arts programme coordinators, this department covers creative fields.
16. Statistics South Africa
If you have a background in data, you’ll find roles for statisticians, field workers, and project assistants here.
17. Trade, Industry and Competition
Economic advisors, industrial analysts, policy officers, and admin professionals are often in demand.
18. Traditional Affairs
Focused on supporting traditional leadership and customs. Positions include cultural researchers and policy officers.
19. Water and Sanitation
This department frequently recruits engineers, water quality analysts, infrastructure managers, and environmental officers.
20. The Presidency
One of the top offices in the public service, it seeks senior advisors, admin experts, and protocol officers.
Who Is Eligible?
Applications are welcome from all South African citizens who meet the stated requirements for each role. While many jobs require at least a Grade 12 qualification and relevant tertiary education, others offer room for youth development through learnerships and internships.
Before applying, candidates must ensure they:
- Review the detailed post description
- Meet the academic and experience criteria
- Understand the responsibilities of the role
- Follow the correct submission procedure
Steps to Apply
Applying for a government post is a structured process. Here’s how:
- Get a Z83 Application Form – Download from the DPSA website or pick one up at a government office.
- Fill it in completely and correctly.
- Attach your CV, as well as certified copies of your ID, qualifications, and other relevant documents.
- Follow the submission method listed in the job advertisement some require hand delivery, others email or postal submission.
- Apply before the listed deadline -late applications are not considered.
In Summary
The Public Service Vacancy Circular No. 16 of 2024 is a valuable publication for job seekers. It opens the door to a broad range of careers in the South African government. Whether you’re interested in health care, justice, education, communication, or administration, this issue offers real opportunities.
Joining the public service allows individuals to be part of national progress, working for the benefit of all South Africans. It’s more than a job it’s a commitment to the public good.
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