With unemployment sitting above 32% nationally, government positions remain some of the most sought-after jobs in South Africa — stable salary, benefits, and a pension. DPSA Circular 19 of 2026 was issued on 5 June 2026 and contains 132 vacancies across national departments and three provinces. Gauteng accounts for 13 of those posts, spread across Johannesburg and Pretoria. Closing date for most posts is 22 June 2026. You can search and filter all 132 jobs at groco.co.za.
Featured Government Jobs in Gauteng — Circular 19 of 2026
| Job Title | Department | Location | Salary | Closing Date | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director-General: Social Welfare Services | Social Development | Johannesburg Head Office | R1 885 710 p.a. | 22 June 2026 | REFS/049763 |
| Chief Financial Officer | Social Development | Johannesburg Head Office | R1 554 696 p.a. | 22 June 2026 | REFS/049765 |
| Director: Human Resource Management | Social Development | Johannesburg Head Office | R1 317 384 p.a. | 22 June 2026 | REFS/049744 |
| Director: Legal Services | Social Development | Johannesburg Head Office | R1 317 384 p.a. | 22 June 2026 | REFS/049745 |
| Director: Veterinary Public Health | Agriculture | Johannesburg Head Office | R1 317 384 p.a. | 22 June 2026 | REFS/049856 |
| Deputy Director: Budget Management | Social Development | Johannesburg | R932 292 p.a. | 22 June 2026 | REFS/049886 |
| Assistant Director: Budget Management | Social Development | Johannesburg | R487 197 p.a. | 22 June 2026 | REFS/049887 |
| Assistant Director: Accounting and Reporting | Social Development | Johannesburg | R487 197 p.a. | 22 June 2026 | REFS/049888 |
Search all 13 Gauteng posts — and all 132 jobs from this circular — at groco.co.za. Filter by salary level, department, and closing date.
How to Apply for DPSA Government Jobs in Gauteng
- Download the Z83 form — use the January 2022 version only. Older versions are automatically disqualified.
- Complete all sections, including the exact reference number from the circular.
- Submit by the closing date — late applications are not accepted under any circumstances.
- Each post needs its own separate Z83 — do not submit one form for multiple posts.
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 filled in. Free. No account needed to browse — sign up to save jobs and get weekly alerts.
Beware of Government Job Scams
DPSA never charges application fees. If a 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 sources every listing directly from that circular — no third-party listings, no fake posts.
View the official Circular 19 of 2026 PDF
Circular 19 of 2026 is live on groco.co.za. Search 132 jobs by province, filter by salary level, and pre-fill your Z83 in one click — free. New circulars are added every Friday.