Government Application Form For Employment in the Public Services
Public service vacancy circular
1. Introduction
This Circular is, except during December, published on a weekly basis and contains the advertisements
of vacant posts and jobs in Public Service departments.
2. Directions to candidates
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).
3. Directions to departments
The contents of this Circular must be brought to the attention of all employees.
It must be ensured that employees declared in excess are informed of the advertised vacancies.
4. Z83 application form
Practice note on the application of the Z83 and other employment matters
New Z83 application form [effective from 01 January 2021]
Editable New Z83 application form [effective from 01 January 2021]
5. Public service vacancy circular minute – year programme
Circular dated 13 October 2023
Year programme 2024
Circular dated 4 August 2022
6. SMS pre-entry certificate
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/.
For more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website: https://www.thensg.gov.za.
Control measures on fiscal sustainability
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