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SA Government Jobs Circular 24 of 2026 Vacancy

SA Government

Public Service (PSETA)

Opportunity Overview

The SA Government has announced its Jobs Circular 24 of 2026, a broad call for applications across various departments and provinces. Issued on 10 July 2026, this circular details a range of employment opportunities within the public service.

This initiative provides an excellent chance for South Africans to contribute to national and provincial development. Vacancies are open in numerous sectors including Agriculture, Basic Education, Home Affairs, Treasury, Water and Sanitation, and many more, spanning all nine provinces from Eastern Cape to Western Cape.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants with foreign qualifications are required to have them evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
Candidates must be available for selection interviews and assessments at a time, date, and place as determined by the relevant department.

How to Apply

To apply for positions listed in Circular 24 of 2026, please follow these steps:

Complete a Z83 form, which can be downloaded or obtained from any Public Service Department.
Prepare the following documents to accompany your application:
A recent, comprehensive CV.
Certified copies of all your qualifications.
Certified copies of your academic record.
A certified copy of your ID document.
Ensure all required documents are submitted, as applications that are incomplete will not be considered.
For detailed information on the available vacancies, and to view the full Circular 24 document, please visit: https://www.graduates24.com/sa-government-jobs-circular-24-of-2026

This listing in context

What the 303 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.

Live permanent posts: 96
Open to all provinces: 25
Closing within 7 days: 7

27% of the 96 live permanent posts we hold ask for Grade 12 / Matric. The commonest requirement is Degree (NQF 7), at 27%.

Live permanent posts stay open for a median of 13 days between posting and closing date.

Calculated by SetaJobs from the 303 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 this kind of post involves

A permanent post is ongoing employment with no end date, carrying full benefits and, in the public service, a defined salary level with annual notch progression. These are advertised competitively and the selection process is considerably more formal than for programme placements.

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

Watch out for this

The screening is mechanical and happens before anyone reads your CV: the advert’s own application instructions are applied as written, and an incomplete or unsigned form is discarded whatever the rest of the application says.

About EWSETA & this sector

EWSETA drives skills in the energy and water sectors, increasingly important as South Africa invests in new generation and infrastructure.

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