The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has announced new employment opportunities for qualified candidates seeking to build a career in the South African Public Service. These vacancies are available in Pretoria and cover a wide range of professional fields including ICT, Legal Services, Records Management, Ethics, Customer Care, Human Resources, and Institutional Assessments.
As an equal opportunity employer, the Department encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates, particularly people from designated groups and persons with disabilities, to promote representativity within the Public Service. The application deadline for all advertised positions is 18 August 2026.
Available Job Vacancies
| No. | Position |
|---|---|
| 1 | Deputy Director: Institutional Assessments |
| 2 | Deputy Director: ICT Governance |
| 3 | Senior Legal Administrative Officer (MR-6) |
| 4 | Assistant Director: Records Management |
| 5 | Assistant Director: Public Administration Ethics, Integrity and Conduct Management |
| 6 | Customer Care Agent |
| 7 | Human Resource Clerk: Organisational Development and Service Delivery Improvement |
Responsibilities
Depending on the position, successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Developing and implementing departmental policies and governance frameworks.
- Conducting research, monitoring, and evaluation of government programmes.
- Providing legal advice and legislative drafting support.
- Managing records and information systems.
- Promoting ethics, integrity, and compliance within the public service.
- Delivering customer support and resolving employee enquiries.
- Providing clerical, human resource, and administrative support.
- Supporting organisational development and service delivery improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Applicants should possess qualifications relevant to the advertised position, including:
- Senior Certificate (Matric) where applicable.
- National qualifications from NQF Level 4 to NQF Level 7 depending on the post.
- Relevant qualifications in fields such as:
- Public Administration
- Public Management
- Law (LLB/B Proc)
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Records Management
- Information Management
- Operations Management
- Industrial and Organisational Psychology
- Human Resource Management
- Customer Care
- Marketing
- Communications
- Relevant work experience where required, while some entry-level positions require no previous experience.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should:
- Complete and sign the new Z83 Application Form.
- Attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Quote the correct reference number for the position applied for.
- Submit applications by post, hand delivery, or email as specified for each vacancy.
- Ensure applications reach the Department on or before 18 August 2026.
Conclusion
The Department of Public Service and Administration offers an excellent opportunity for professionals and entry-level candidates to join the South African Public Service. Whether you are an experienced specialist or starting your government career, these vacancies provide a chance to contribute to improving public administration while advancing your professional growth. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.
