DPSA Circular 26 of 2025 Overview
- Name: Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2025
- Published: 25 July 2025
- Subordinate: DPSA — Department of Public Service & Administration, South Africa

DPSA Circular 26 of 2025 – Key Highlights
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Circular Name: 26 of 2025
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Published Date: 25 July 2025
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Application Closing Date: Generally 11 July 2025
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Application Form Required: Z83 (Released on 01 January 2021)
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Supporting Documents: CV, Signed Z83 Form, Certification (required at shortlist stage)
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Equity & Benefits: Employment Equity considered, SMS-level positions, National & Provincial opportunities
DPSA Vacancies 23 of 2025 – 04 July 2025
Circular Highlights
National & Provincial Vacancies
Circular–23 contains new government vacancies in various national and provincial departments:
- Health
- Education
- Finance
- Administration
- Engineering
Closing date:
Applications for most positions will close on 11 July 2025 — as per Circular 21, many positions have closed on this date at dpsa.gov.za.
Application form:
Applications must be made via the new Z83 form (01 January 2021)
Vacancy level:
Positions range from SMS-level positions (senior management) to lower-level clerical/non-senior technical/administrative roles.
Equality and representation:
DPSA prioritises recruitment to promote equality, particularly for women, persons with disabilities and under-represented groups.
Key Application Instructions
- Z83 form (completed correctly and in full and submitted with signature)
matriq.co.za - Attach CV (in the form of a statement confirming experience and qualifications)
- Certification – for shortlisted candidates only, to be submitted by the closing date
- Apply by post/email/online as per the specified requirements – late or incorrect submission will result in disqualification
Important Deadlines
- Circular-Post Closing Date: 11 July 2025, but may vary from province to province for specific posts
- SMS-level posts may have special pre-entry certificate requirements
Where and how to apply?
- Download PDF from the official DPSA website
- Select the vacancy from the required category
- Apply properly by filling Z83_Form
- Submit documents after shortlisting if required
- Get acknowledgement or PIN number after submission
Download Z83 Form (PDF): https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/202201/z83.pdf