SA Government Jobs Circular 23 Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The South African Government has issued its Jobs Circular 23 for 2026, featuring a range of open vacancies across numerous national departments and provincial administrations. This circular, released on 03 July 2026, presents various employment opportunities for South Africans interested in public service.

Positions may be available within departments such as Agriculture, Basic Education, Correctional Services, Defence, Employment and Labour, and Higher Education and Training. Further opportunities extend to departments including Home Affairs, Land Reform and Rural Development, the Office of the Chief Justice, Small Business Development, the South African Police Service, Sport, Arts and Culture, Treasury, Water and Sanitation, and Women, Youth and Persons With Disabilities. Additionally, vacancies are open across all nine Provincial Administrations: Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, and Western Cape.

Minimum Requirements

• Applicants with foreign qualifications are responsible for having them evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted with the following documents:

• A completed Z83 form, which can be downloaded or obtained from any Public Service Department.
• A recent, updated, and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Certified copies of all qualifications.
• An academic record.
• A certified copy of your ID document.

Failure to submit all requested documents and information will result in your application not being considered. Applicants should be prepared to be available for selection interviews and assessments as determined by the relevant Department.