South Africa's unemployment rate means every DPSA circular gets scrolled through by hundreds of thousands of people looking for stable work. Circular 26 of 2026 has 876 government jobs across all 9 provinces, and Gauteng carries the biggest share with 164 vacancies — from entry-level support roles to senior management. Closing dates run from 31 July through to 11 August, so some of these close fast. You can search all 876 jobs by province and salary at groco.co.za.
Featured Jobs in Gauteng — Circular 26 of 2026
| Job Title | Department | Location | Salary | Closing Date | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of the Office of the Director-General | Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation | Pretoria | R1 317 384 p.a. · Level 13 | 7 August | 02/2026 |
| Inspector: Mine Surveying | Mineral and Petroleum Resources | Pretoria | R932 292 p.a. · Level 11 | 7 August | 081 |
| Assistant Director: Infrastructure Asset Management | Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent | Centurion | R487 197 p.a. · Level 9 | 11 August | MISA/IAA/22 |
| Assistant Director: Human Resource Administration | Sport, Arts and Culture | Pretoria | R487 197 p.a. | 7 August | DSAC-05/07/2026 |
| Food Aide Service | Mineral and Petroleum Resources | Pretoria | R144 024 p.a. · Level 2 | 7 August | 084 |
Search all 164 Gauteng jobs from this circular at groco.co.za — filter by salary level and closing date.
How to Apply for DPSA Government Jobs
Download the latest Z83 form — the January 2022 version. Older versions get your application disqualified automatically, no exceptions. Fill in every section in full using the exact reference number from the circular. A common mistake: typing up a CV-style summary instead of completing the Z83 fields properly. DPSA treats an incomplete Z83 the same as a blank one, so partial answers can knock you out before anyone reads your CV. Submit before the closing date — late applications aren't accepted.
At groco.co.za, click "Pre-fill my Z83" on any job listing to generate a correctly filled form with the right reference number already in place.
Beware of Government Job Scams
DPSA never charges application fees. Legitimate government jobs are only ever posted in the official DPSA circular at dpsa.gov.za. Groco sources every listing directly from the official circular — no fake listings, no middlemen. If a website or WhatsApp message asks you to pay to apply for a government job, it's a scam. View the official DPSA circular PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does DPSA Circular 26 of 2026 close?
A: Closing dates vary by department. Most Gauteng posts in Circular 26 close on 7 August 2026, with a few — including infrastructure and technical roles — closing 11 August 2026. Always check the exact closing date on the individual listing.
Q: How many jobs are in DPSA Circular 26 of 2026?
A: DPSA Circular 26 of 2026 contains 876 vacancies across all 9 provinces, with 164 of those in Gauteng.
Q: How do I apply for government jobs in Gauteng?
A: Download the Z83 form from dpsa.gov.za, complete every field including the exact reference number from the circular, and submit before the closing date. groco.co.za generates a pre-filled Z83 for any job in the database.
Q: What is the Z83 form?
A: The Z83 is the official application form for all South African government positions. The current version was updated in January 2022 — applications on older versions are automatically disqualified.
Circular 26 of 2026 is live on groco.co.za. Search 876 jobs by province, filter by salary level, and pre-fill your Z83 in one click — free. New circulars are added every Friday. Browse jobs now →