Public Service

SA Government Jobs Circular 36 of 2026 Vacancy 2026

SA Government

Public Service (PSETA)

Opportunity Overview

The SA Government Jobs Circular 36 of 2026 announces a wide range of employment opportunities across various national government departments and provincial administrations. This circular serves as a central point for South Africans seeking roles within the public service, covering a diverse spectrum of government functions and services.

Opportunities mentioned in this circular include internships and learnerships, specifically highlighted in the Limpopo Department of Health, the Eastern Cape Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, and the Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts & Culture. These programmes offer valuable entry points for learning and gaining practical experience within the government sector.

Beyond learnerships and internships, the circular lists open vacancies in numerous departments, from Agriculture, Defence, and Health to Higher Education and Training, Transport, and Treasury. Opportunities are also available across all nine provinces, including the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, and Western Cape, ensuring broad access to government roles across the country.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants with foreign qualifications are required to have them evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

How to Apply

To apply for opportunities listed in Circular 36 of 2026, follow these steps:

Complete a Z83 form, which can be downloaded in PDF or editable format, or obtained from any Public Service Department.
Prepare a recent, updated, and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Include certified copies of all your qualifications, your full academic record, and your Identity Document (ID).
Ensure all required documents are attached, as failure to submit the requested information may result in your application not being considered.

For full details on all available vacancies, please refer to the complete Circular 36 document.

This listing in context

What the 131 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.

Live learnerships: 33
Open to all provinces: 3
Closing within 7 days: 0

76% of the 33 live learnerships we hold ask for Grade 12 / Matric, so this listing asks for what most of them ask for.

Live learnerships stay open for a median of 162 days between posting and closing date.

Calculated by SetaJobs from the 131 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change.

What you'll need to apply

Send only the Z83 and your CV. Attaching certified copies now is not required, and an incomplete Z83 is the single commonest reason applications are rejected.

A completed Z83 form
Your CV

Full checklist for a national or provincial department →

What a learnership actually is

A learnership is a structured programme registered with a SETA under the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998. It is not a job with training attached — it is a qualification you earn by doing the work. You sign a three-party agreement between yourself, the employer and the accredited training provider, alongside a fixed-term employment contract that lasts as long as the programme does.

How learnerships work: the week, the qualification and where it leads →

Watch out for this

A legitimate learnership never charges you. If anyone asks for a registration, placement or administration fee, it is not a learnership — report it. You can confirm that a programme is registered by contacting the relevant SETA directly.

About PSETA & this sector

PSETA supports skills across national and provincial government administration, a common entry point for graduates into the public service.

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