Posting Date: 29 August 2025
Full Document: Circular 31 (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
Employment and Labour
Higher Education and Training
Justice and Constitutional Development
Mineral and Petroleum Resources
National Treasury
Office of the Chief Justice
Public Works and Infrastructure
Small Business Development
Provincial Administration
Eastern Cape
Free State
Gauteng
Kwazulu Natal
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
Northern Cape
Western Cape
The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has officially released Circular 31 of 2025, which serves as a critical communication for job seekers, public servants, and all stakeholders within the South African public sector. This circular is part of the DPSA’s ongoing commitment to ensure fair, transparent, and merit-based recruitment in line with the Public Service Act of 1994 and relevant human resource management policies. Circular 31 of 2025 outlines a wide range of advertised vacancies across national and provincial departments, providing opportunities for qualified South Africans to apply for positions that suit their skills, interests, and qualifications. The circular acts as a central reference point for job seekers, as it consolidates various job openings into one official publication, thereby reducing confusion and ensuring equal access to employment opportunities. Importantly, the DPSA reiterates that all applications must be submitted using the new Z83 application form, which is mandatory for all advertised posts. Applicants must ensure that they attach certified copies of their qualifications, ID documents, and any other supporting documents as stipulated in the job advert.
Failure to comply with these instructions often leads to disqualification. Furthermore, the DPSA emphasizes the importance of meeting the stated minimum requirements for each vacancy, including qualifications, experience, and competencies, as applications that do not meet the criteria will not be considered. Circular 31 also serves as a reminder that the DPSA does not accept responsibility for recruitment within departments; instead, each government department listed in the circular manages its own shortlisting and selection processes. Therefore, applicants should carefully note the specific address, reference number, and closing date for each advertised position. It is equally important to highlight that the DPSA strongly warns job seekers against fraudulent activities, such as paying money to secure a job, as all recruitment processes are free, fair, and regulated by law.
Circular 31 of 2025 also plays a role in advancing the government’s goals of equity, transformation, and skills development, as many departments encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, and historically disadvantaged groups in line with employment equity plans. Job seekers are therefore encouraged to read the circular thoroughly, match their qualifications to the advertised posts, and apply on time before the closing date. In summary, DPSA Circular 31 of 2025 is not just a list of vacancies—it is an official roadmap for South Africans seeking to build a career in the public service, while also strengthening the principles of transparency, accountability, and equal opportunity in government recruitment.