South Africa's unemployment rate remains one of the highest in the world. For millions of job seekers, a government position offers stability, benefits, and a reliable income. Every Friday, the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) publishes a new vacancy circular — but navigating a 110-page PDF to find relevant jobs is not simple.
DPSA Circular 19 of 2026 was published on 5 June 2026 and contains 103 vacancies across national departments and provinces. Most positions close on 22 June 2026. You can search all 103 jobs by province and salary at groco.co.za.
Featured Jobs — DPSA Circular 19 of 2026
| Job Title | Department | Location | Salary | Closing Date | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Director: Employment Services | Employment and Labour | National (Head Office) | R1 554 696 p.a. | 22 June 2026 | HR4/26/06/10HO |
| Director: Public Employment Services | Employment and Labour | National (Head Office) | R1 317 384 p.a. | 22 June 2026 | HR4/26/06/11HO |
| Chief Financial Officer | Social Development | Gauteng | R1 101 468 p.a. | 22 June 2026 | REFS/049765 |
| Deputy Director-General: Social Welfare Services | Social Development | Gauteng | R1 101 468 p.a. | 22 June 2026 | REFS/049767 |
| Director: Legal Services | Social Development | Gauteng | R1 101 468 p.a. | 22 June 2026 | REFS/049745 |
| Director: Court Operations | Office of the Chief Justice | National | R1 101 468 p.a. | 22 June 2026 | 2026/41/OCJ |
| Senior Administration Officer: Operations (X12 Posts) | Employment and Labour | Multiple Provinces | R413 001 p.a. | 22 June 2026 | HR4/4/8/175 |
| Immigration Officer: Inspectorate (X14 Posts) | Home Affairs | Multiple Provinces | R338 106 p.a. | 22 June 2026 | HRMC 30/26/5 |
| Civic Services Clerk (X18 Posts) | Home Affairs | Multiple Provinces | R280 278 p.a. | 22 June 2026 | HRMC 30/26/7 |
| Security Officer | Employment and Labour | Limpopo | R228 321 p.a. | 22 June 2026 | HR4/4/5/08 |
Search all 103 jobs from this circular at groco.co.za — filter by province, salary level, and closing date.
What's in Circular 19 of 2026?
Circular 19 is a national circular — the majority of posts are in national departments rather than provincial governments. Key departments advertising this week:
- Department of Employment and Labour — the largest contributor, with posts ranging from Office Aid to Chief Director
- Department of Home Affairs — 35+ posts including Civic Services Clerks (x18) and Immigration Officers (x14)
- Department of Social Development (Gauteng) — senior management posts including CFO and Director-level roles
- Mpumalanga Department of Health — large health sector intake including medical specialists, nurses, radiographers, and clinical technologists
- Department of Land Reform and Rural Development — multiple Director posts and field-level positions
Salary range this circular: R144,000 to R1,554,696 per year.
Most common closing date: 22 June 2026 — most positions in this circular close on the same date.
How to Apply for DPSA Government Jobs
Every South African government job application requires a completed Z83 form. The current version took effect on 1 January 2021 — applications submitted on older versions are automatically disqualified.
To apply:
- Download the Z83 form from dpsa.gov.za
- Complete all sections including the exact reference number from the circular
- Submit your application to the relevant department before the closing date — late applications are not accepted
At groco.co.za, click "Pre-fill my Z83" on any job listing to generate a correctly filled form with the reference number, department, and position already completed.
Beware of Government Job Scams
DPSA never charges application fees. Legitimate government vacancies are always published in the official DPSA circular at dpsa.gov.za.
Groco sources all listings directly from official DPSA circulars — every job on groco.co.za can be verified against the original PDF. If a WhatsApp message, Facebook page, or website asks you to pay to apply for a government job, it is a scam.
Circular 19 of 2026 is live on groco.co.za. Search 103 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 →