Posting Date: 5 September 2025
Full Document: Circular 32 (click here to view the full document)
WhatsApp Channel: DPSA Vacancy Circular
Directions: Click on the name of the department / administration to view vacancies in that particular section
National Departments
Basic Education
Cooperative Governance
Employment and Labour
Higher Education and Training
Independent Police Investigative Directorate
Justice and Constitutional Development
Office of the Chief Justice
Science, Technology and Innovation
Sport, Arts and Culture
Transport
Water and Sanitation
Women, Youth and Persons With Disabilities
Provincial Administration
Free State
Kwazulu Natal
Mpumalanga
Western Cape
DPSA Circular 32 of 2025 — Key Overview & Significance
On 5 September 2025, the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) issued Circular 32 of 2025, which is the latest Public Service Vacancy Circular listing advertised government job vacancies across both national and provincial departments. This circular continues the DPSA’s mandate to promote transparency, fairness, and equity in public service recruitment, and serves as a central reference for aspirant public servants to view and apply for open posts.
Circular 32 covers a wide range of departments. On the national level, it includes job opportunities in Basic Education, Cooperative Governance, Employment and Labour, Higher Education & Training, the Independent Police Investigative Directorate, Justice & Constitutional Development, Office of the Chief Justice, Science, Technology & Innovation, Sport, Arts & Culture, Transport, Water & Sanitation, and Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities. At the provincial level, the circular features vacancies in Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, and Western Cape administrations.
One of the fundamental requirements for applying is that all applications must be submitted using the new Z83 form (effective since 1 January 2021). Applicants must complete all relevant sections, sign the form, and attach or provide all necessary supporting documentation (e.g., certified copies of qualifications, valid ID, CV). Applications that are incomplete or that use old/outdated forms are generally disqualified.
It is important to note that while DPSA publishes the circular, each individual government department is responsible for its own recruitment processes — i.e. the shortlisting, interviews, verification, and final appointment decisions lie with the specific department advertising the post. Enquiries related to specific job advertisements must therefore be directed to the relevant departments, not DPSA.
Circular 32 also often includes errata or amendments to previously advertised positions.Applicants must take note of these corrections, as they may alter closing dates, job types (e.g. permanent vs. contract), or requirements.The closing dates for individual vacancies vary by department and must be strictly observed — late submissions are typically not accepted.
From a broader perspective, Circular 32 plays a significant role in the public employment ecosystem: it provides equal access to job opportunities, supports employment equity goals (with preference often given to underrepresented groups, persons with disabilities, women), and helps reduce perceptions of nepotism or unfair advantage. For many job seekers, applying via DPSA (through the circular) is one of the most reliable routes to secure permanent or long-term employment in government, with the benefits and stability that come with public service.
For anyone planning to apply, the key advice is: download the full circular, carefully review all the individual job adverts (including departmental requirements and closing dates), complete the Z83 form correctly, attach all supporting documents, and submit your application to the correct department before the deadline. Also keep an eye on any amendments or errata published in Circular 32 that might affect your application.
In summary, DPSA Circular 32 of 2025 is not just a list of job vacancies — it is a formal instrument that structures the recruitment process in the public service, enforces standards of fairness and accountability, and opens up opportunities for South Africans from diverse backgrounds to serve in government.