The DPSA Circular 28 of 2026 has been released, bringing a new list of employment opportunities within South Africa’s national and provincial government departments. The latest Public Service Vacancy Circular was published on 7 August 2026 and provides details of available positions, requirements, salary information and application instructions. Job seekers interested in working for the South African government are encouraged to carefully review the relevant department section before submitting an application.
DPSA Circular 28 of 2026
The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) publishes vacancy circulars to provide information about employment opportunities available across government departments and provincial administrations.
Circular: DPSA Circular 28 of 2026
Posting Date: 7 August 2026
Sector: South African Public Service
Vacancy Type: Government Jobs
Number of sections: 24 departments and provincial administrations
The circular contains separate vacancy documents for 17 national departments and 7 provincial administrations.
National Departments – DPSA Circular 28
The following national departments and administrations have vacancies published under Circular 28 of 2026:
National Department Vacancy Documents
- Agriculture Vacancies
- Electricity and Energy Vacancies
- Employment and Labour Vacancies
- Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Vacancies
- Higher Education and Training Vacancies
- Home Affairs Vacancies
- International Relations and Cooperation Vacancies
- Justice and Constitutional Development Vacancies
- Land Reform and Rural Development Vacancies
- National School of Government Vacancies
- Office of the Chief Justice Vacancies
- Public Service and Administration Vacancies
- Tourism Vacancies
- Traditional Affairs Vacancies
- National Treasury Vacancies
- Water and Sanitation Vacancies
- Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Vacancies
Applicants should open the vacancy document for the department they are interested in to view the specific positions, qualifications, experience requirements, salary levels, reference numbers and application procedures.
Provincial Administration Vacancies
DPSA Circular 28 of 2026 also includes vacancies from seven provincial administrations:
Provincial Vacancy Documents
- Eastern Cape Vacancies
- Gauteng Vacancies
- KwaZulu-Natal Vacancies
- Limpopo Vacancies
- Mpumalanga Vacancies
- Northern Cape Vacancies
- Western Cape Vacancies
These provincial vacancy lists contain opportunities in different government institutions and occupational categories.
How to Apply for DPSA Circular 28 of 2026 Vacancies
Applicants should not apply blindly to every position in the circular. Instead, identify positions that match your qualifications, work experience and professional background.
Before applying, carefully check:
- The job title and reference number.
- Minimum educational qualifications.
- Required work experience.
- Professional registration requirements, where applicable.
- Competencies and skills required.
- Salary level and benefits.
- Application method specified by the department.
- Closing date for the particular position.
- Any additional documents that must accompany the application.
Each department may have different application instructions, so applicants should follow the requirements provided in the relevant vacancy document.
Important Information for Job Seekers
The DPSA vacancy circular is published as a collection of departmental vacancy lists rather than one single list of jobs. Therefore, applicants should select their preferred department or province and open the corresponding document.
It is also important to remember that each vacancy may have its own closing date. The publication date of Circular 28 is 7 August 2026, but applicants should check the individual vacancy advertisement for the exact deadline.
Where to Find DPSA Circular 28 of 2026
The official DPSA website provides the complete Circular 28 of 2026 document as well as individual vacancy lists for each participating department and province.
Full DPSA Circular 28 of 2026:
View the Full Circular 28 of 2026
DPSA Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026: Key Takeaway
DPSA Circular 28 of 2026 provides a wide range of South African government job opportunities across national departments and provincial administrations. With vacancies spread across 24 departmental and provincial sections, eligible job seekers should review the official documents carefully and apply only for positions for which they meet the stated requirements.
Applicants are encouraged to submit applications before the closing dates indicated in the individual advertisements and to use the official DPSA vacancy documents as the primary source of information.
