South Africa's government is hiring a Chief Director for Cybersecurity and Internet Governance — with a salary of R1 554 696 per annum. That's one of 315 vacancies in DPSA Circular 20 of 2026, published 12 June 2026. All posts close 29 June 2026. You can search, filter, and pre-fill your Z83 for any of them at groco.co.za — free.
The Cybersecurity Post Everyone's Talking About
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies is advertising a Chief Director: Cybersecurity and Internet Governance (Ref: CDCSIG) based in Gauteng, at salary level 14 — R1 554 696 per annum, all-inclusive package. This is a senior executive post requiring extensive ICT governance experience and is one of the most competitive positions in the public sector this year.
The same department is also hiring:
- Director: Internal Communications (Ref: DIRIC) — R1 317 384 p.a., Level 13, Gauteng
- Director: Digital Economy Strategic Forecasting (Ref: DIRDESF) — R1 317 384 p.a., Level 13, Gauteng
- Entity Oversight Integrated Reporting Analyst (Ref: EOIRA) — R932 292 p.a., Level 11, Gauteng
If you work in ICT, governance, or communications, this circular has some of the best public sector opportunities of 2026.
Featured Government Jobs — DPSA Circular 20 of 2026
| Job Title | Department | Location | Salary | Closing Date | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Director: Cybersecurity And Internet Governance | Dept. of Communications And Digital Technologies | Gauteng | R1 554 696 p.a. | 29 June 2026 | CDCSIG |
| Director: Internal Communications | Dept. of Communications And Digital Technologies | Gauteng | R1 317 384 p.a. | 29 June 2026 | DIRIC |
| Director: Digital Economy Strategic Forecasting | Dept. of Communications And Digital Technologies | Gauteng | R1 317 384 p.a. | 29 June 2026 | DIRDESF |
| Director: Demarcation And Structures Implementation | Dept. of Cooperative Governance | Gauteng | R1 317 384 p.a. | 29 June 2026 | DDSI |
| Deputy Director: Collective Bargaining | Dept. of Employment And Labour | Gauteng | R1 101 468 p.a. | 29 June 2026 | HR440526 |
| Deputy Director: Work-Seeker Registration | Dept. of Employment And Labour | KwaZulu-Natal | R1 101 468 p.a. | 29 June 2026 | HR4464 |
| Senior Claims Assessor: Compensation Fund | Dept. of Employment And Labour | Eastern Cape | R413 001 p.a. | 29 June 2026 | HR44181 |
| Client Service Officer: Public Employment Services (X2 Posts) | Dept. of Employment And Labour | Eastern Cape | R280 278 p.a. | 29 June 2026 | HR441 |
| Scientist Production | Dept. of Agriculture | Western Cape | R791 604 p.a. | 29 June 2026 | 33141/2026 |
| State Accountant: Financial Accounting Services | Dept. of Cooperative Governance | Gauteng | R338 106 p.a. | 29 June 2026 | ST1 |
Search all 315 jobs from Circular 20 at groco.co.za/circulars/20-of-2026 — filter by province, salary level, and closing date.
How to Apply for DPSA Government Jobs
- Download the Z83 form — the January 2022 version is the only one accepted. Older versions will get your application disqualified automatically.
- Complete all sections, including the exact reference number from the circular (e.g. CDCSIG for the Cybersecurity post).
- Submit before 29 June 2026 — late applications are not considered under any circumstances.
- Each post requires its own separate Z83 — do not submit one form for multiple positions.
At groco.co.za, click "Pre-fill my Z83" on any job listing and the form generates with the correct reference number, department, and post title already completed. Free.
Beware of Government Job Scams
DPSA never charges application fees. If any website, WhatsApp message, or Facebook post asks you to pay to apply for a government job, it is a scam. All legitimate DPSA vacancies are published in the official weekly circular at dpsa.gov.za. Groco pulls every listing directly from that source — no third-party posts, no fake listings.
View the official Circular 20 of 2026 PDF
Circular 20 of 2026 is live on groco.co.za. Search 315 jobs by province, filter by salary level, and pre-fill your Z83 in one click — free. New circulars are added every Friday.