Department of Employment and Labour Vacancies Circular 29 of 2026 job advertisement details

Department of Employment and Labour Vacancies (Circular 29 of 2026)

Published: 17 August 2026
Last checked against the supplied vacancy PDF: 17 August 2026
Closing date: 28 August 2026 at 16:00
Employer: Department of Employment and Labour
Department: Department of Employment and Labour
Location: Limpopo and Free State
Employment type: Permanent or contract, depending on the advertised post
Salary: R237,453 to R605,749 per year
Reference: Multiple references, listed below
Website: Department of Employment and Labour

Introduction: Department of Employment and Labour Vacancies 29 of 2026

The Department of Employment and Labour has advertised four vacancies in the supplied vacancy extract. The available positions are Assistant Director: Labour Market Information & Statistics, Principal Inspector: Electrical Engineering, Provisioning Clerk, and Human Resource Clerk: Human Resource Management.

The advertised salaries range from R237,453 to R605,749 per year. The vacancies are based in Limpopo and Free State.

The closing date shown in the supplied advertisement is 28 August 2026 at 16:00. Applicants need to use the new Z83 form and follow the individual application instructions for the selected vacancy.

The advert also states that online applications must contain the completed Z83 and CV combined into one PDF attachment. ZIP, IMG and JPEG files will not be accepted. Applicants must use the correct job title, reference number and email address.

Important: DPSACircular.co.za Is Not the Official Website

DPSACircular.co.za is an independent South African job information website.

We are not the Department of Employment and Labour, the Department of Public Service and Administration, or the South African Government.

We do not accept applications, shortlist candidates, conduct interviews or make recruitment decisions.

We publish this article to organise the vacancy information and explain the requirements in plain language. The original government advertisement remains the final source for the application requirements and recruitment process.

Where this article provides editorial explanations, those explanations are clearly separated from information taken from the supplied vacancy advertisement.

Applicants should verify the latest vacancy information against the relevant official government source before submitting an application.

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Vacancy Summary

Position Reference Location Qualification Experience Salary
Assistant Director: Labour Market Information & Statistics HR4/4/6/40 Limpopo Relevant 3-year qualification or Advanced Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation, NQF 6 4 years functional experience, including 3 years at Officer/Senior Officer level R605,749
Principal Inspector: Electrical Engineering HR 4/4/8/1 Free State National Diploma NQF 6 or Bachelor’s Degree NQF 7 in Electrical Engineering 4 years functional experience in Electrical Services R605,742
Provisioning Clerk HR4/4/6/41 Limpopo Grade 12 with relevant Commercial Subjects or equivalent Not specified in supplied extract R237,453
Human Resource Clerk: Human Resource Management HR4/4/8/5 Free State Grade 12 or equivalent No experience required R237,453 plus 37% in lieu of benefits

The vacancy titles, references, salaries, centres and requirements above come from the supplied Department of Employment and Labour vacancy extract.

Table of Contents

  1. About the Department of Employment and Labour
  2. Why These Vacancies Are Worth Considering
  3. Complete List of Advertised Vacancies
  4. Assistant Director: Labour Market Information & Statistics
  5. Principal Inspector: Electrical Engineering
  6. Provisioning Clerk
  7. Human Resource Clerk: Human Resource Management
  8. Who Each Position Suits
  9. Plain Language Explanation of Requirements
  10. Salary and Benefits
  11. Work Locations
  12. Required Documents
  13. Z83 Application Guidance
  14. Step-by-Step Application Process
  15. Common Application Mistakes
  16. Reasons Applications Get Rejected
  17. Selection Process
  18. Interview Preparation
  19. Career Growth
  20. Editorial Analysis
  21. Official Source and Application Information
  22. Related Department Vacancies
  23. Corrections Policy
  24. Frequently Asked Questions
  25. About the Author
  26. Disclaimer

About the Department of Employment and Labour

The Department of Employment and Labour deals with areas relating to employment, labour regulation, worker protection, labour standards and related employment services.

The department’s public information also covers employment services and support for people seeking work. Its Labour Centres provide services linked to employment counselling, including assistance with CVs, application forms and interview preparation.

For this vacancy article, the most relevant point is the range of work represented by the four positions. The advertised jobs cover labour market information, occupational health and safety, procurement and human resource administration.

Why These Vacancies Are Worth Considering

The four positions suit different stages of a government career.

The Assistant Director position targets experienced professionals working in performance management, statistics or monitoring and evaluation.

The Principal Inspector position targets experienced Electrical Engineering professionals.

The Provisioning Clerk position suits Grade 12 applicants with relevant Commercial Subjects.

The Human Resource Clerk position is aimed at entry-level candidates because the advert states that no experience is required.

This makes the vacancy group useful for applicants with different qualifications and career backgrounds.

You should still apply only for positions where you meet the stated requirements.

Complete List of Advertised Vacancies

1. Assistant Director: Labour Market Information & Statistics

Post: 29/06
Reference: HR4/4/6/40
Salary: R605,749 per year
Centre: Provincial Office, Limpopo

Minimum Requirements

The advert requires:

  • A three-year relevant qualification in Public Administration, Public Management, Monitoring and Evaluation.
  • An Advanced Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation at NQF Level 6 is also listed.
  • The qualification must be recognised by SAQA.
  • Four years of functional experience in Performance Management, Statistics Services or Monitoring and Evaluation.
  • Three of the four years must have been at Officer or Senior Officer level.
  • A valid driver’s licence.

Plain Language Explanation

This is an experienced professional position.

A qualification alone does not meet the full requirement. Your work history needs to show relevant functional experience.

For example, experience involving performance reporting, monitoring departmental targets, analysing information, preparing reports or working with statistics would be more relevant than unrelated administrative experience.

Knowledge Requirements

The advertisement lists knowledge of:

  • Public Service Act.
  • Public Service Regulations.
  • Labour legislation.
  • Relevant policies.
  • Batho Pele Principles.
  • Statistics and database software.
  • Labour Centres and business units.
  • Labour market dynamics.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

  • Verify and align the National Annual Performance Plan with the Provincial Annual Performance Plan and Labour Centre work plans.
  • Verify and develop provincial information reports.
  • Manage analysis of provincial performance information.
  • Assess the impact of provincial performance information on the labour market.
  • Oversee the provincial resource centre or library.
  • Manage resources within the sub-unit.

Who This Position Suits

This position suits applicants with experience in:

  • Monitoring and evaluation.
  • Performance management.
  • Statistics.
  • Public administration.
  • Public management.
  • Labour market information.
  • Government performance reporting.

Application Details

Enquiries: Mr Makgobola MI
Telephone: (015) 290 1723

Applications:

Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X9368
Polokwane
0700

Hand delivery:

42a Schoeman Street
Polokwane

Email:

Jobs-LP@labour.gov.za

The application information appears in the supplied vacancy extract.

2. Principal Inspector: Electrical Engineering

Post: 29/07
Reference: HR 4/4/8/1
Salary: R605,742 per year
Centre: Provincial Office, Free State

Minimum Requirements

Applicants need:

  • A three-year National Diploma at NQF Level 6 in Electrical Engineering, or
  • An undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 in Electrical Engineering.
  • Four years of functional experience in Electrical Services.
  • A valid Code B driver’s licence.

Plain Language Explanation

This position requires a specific Electrical Engineering qualification.

A general Grade 12 certificate does not meet the stated academic requirement.

A relevant Electrical Engineering qualification also does not replace the four-year experience requirement.

Applicants should compare both the qualification and experience requirements with their own records before applying.

Knowledge Requirements

The advert lists knowledge of:

  • Departmental policies and procedures.
  • Batho Pele Principles.
  • Public Service Act and Regulations.
  • Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
  • OHS standards.
  • OHS management systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

The position involves:

  • Providing input into Electrical Engineering policies.
  • Supporting implementation of the department’s OHS strategy.
  • Conducting complex Electrical Engineering inspections.
  • Conducting technical research.
  • Supporting enforcement action.
  • Preparing reports for legal proceedings.

Who This Position Suits

The role suits an experienced Electrical Engineering professional with practical Electrical Services experience and an interest in occupational health and safety enforcement.

Application Details

Enquiries: Mr M Luxande
Telephone: (051) 505 6325

Applications:

Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X522
Bloemfontein
9300

Hand delivery:

Laboria House
43 Charlotte Maxeke Street
Bloemfontein

Email:

jobs-fs5@labour.gov.za

These details appear in the supplied advertisement.

3. Provisioning Clerk

Post: 29/08
Reference: HR4/4/6/41
Salary: R237,453 per year
Centre: Provincial Office, Limpopo

Minimum Requirements

The advert requires:

  • Matriculation or Grade 12.
  • Passed Commercial Subjects.
  • Business Management, Economics and Accounting are listed as examples.
  • An equivalent certificate is also mentioned.

Plain Language Explanation

This position is aimed at applicants who have completed Grade 12 and studied relevant Commercial Subjects.

The position is linked to procurement and supply chain administration.

A candidate who has Grade 12 but does not meet the stated Commercial Subjects requirement should read the official advert carefully before applying.

Knowledge Requirements

The advert refers to:

  • Public Service Financial Management.
  • Supply Chain Framework.
  • LOGIS system.
  • Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act.
  • Departmental policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will support:

  • Contract and tender management.
  • Tender opening and closing processes.
  • Procurement of goods and services.
  • Inventory management.
  • Asset management.

Who This Position Suits

This vacancy suits applicants interested in:

  • Procurement.
  • Supply chain management.
  • Government administration.
  • Contract administration.
  • Inventory.
  • Asset management.

Application Details

Enquiries: GJ Matlhakoane
Telephone: (015) 290 1665

Applications:

Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X9368
Polokwane
0700

Hand delivery:

42a Schoeman Street
Polokwane

Email:

Jobs-LP@labour.gov.za

The application information is contained in the supplied vacancy extract.

4. Human Resource Clerk: Human Resource Management

Post: 29/09
Reference: HR4/4/8/5
Employment type: Three-year contract
Salary: R237,453 per year plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Centre: Provincial Office, Free State

Minimum Requirements

The advert requires:

  • Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
  • No experience is required.

Plain Language Explanation

This is the most entry-level friendly position in the supplied vacancy group.

A candidate who has Grade 12 but has never held a full-time job should pay close attention to this vacancy because the advertisement specifically states that no experience is required.

Knowledge Requirements

The advert lists:

  • PERSAL.
  • HR information management systems.
  • Registry duties.
  • Data capturing.
  • Computer operation.
  • Public Service legislative framework.
  • Storage and retrieval procedures.
  • Registry work.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will support:

  • Recruitment and selection administration.
  • Conditions of service.
  • Leave administration.
  • Housing administration.
  • Medical administration.
  • Injury on Duty administration.
  • Long Service Recognition.
  • Overtime administration.
  • Relocation administration.
  • Pension and related administration.
  • Performance management.
  • HR enquiries.

Who This Position Suits

The role suits Grade 12 applicants who want to build experience in:

  • Human resources.
  • Public administration.
  • Recruitment administration.
  • Employee records.
  • Government HR systems.

Application Details

Enquiries: Mr SZ Segalo
Telephone: (051) 505 6206

Applications:

Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X522
Bloemfontein
9300

Hand delivery:

Laboria House
43 Charlotte Maxeke Street
Bloemfontein

Email:

jobs-fs9@labour.gov.za

The application details appear in the supplied vacancy extract.

Who Each Position Suits

Experienced public administration professionals

Consider the Assistant Director position if your background covers monitoring and evaluation, performance management, statistics or public administration.

Electrical Engineering professionals

Consider the Principal Inspector position if you hold the required Electrical Engineering qualification and four years of relevant Electrical Services experience.

Grade 12 applicants with Commercial Subjects

Consider the Provisioning Clerk position if your Grade 12 subjects meet the advertisement’s requirements.

Entry-level HR applicants

Consider the Human Resource Clerk position if you have Grade 12 and want to start a career in public sector human resources. The advert states that no experience is required.

Salary and Benefits Explained

The supplied advert lists the following salaries:

Assistant Director: R605,749 per year.

Principal Inspector: R605,742 per year.

Provisioning Clerk: R237,453 per year.

Human Resource Clerk: R237,453 per year plus 37% in lieu of benefits. The post is a three-year contract.
Do not assume that similar salaries mean identical employment conditions.

Always read the individual vacancy details before applying.

Understanding Salary Levels

Government salary amounts reflect the level and requirements of the relevant position.

Higher-level positions often require more specialised qualifications, experience and responsibility.

For these vacancies, the two positions paying more than R600,000 per year also require substantial professional experience.

The two positions paying R237,453 have lower entry requirements.

Salary should therefore be assessed together with:

  • Qualification requirements.
  • Experience requirements.
  • Responsibilities.
  • Contract status.
  • Benefits.
  • Location.
  • Long-term career direction.

Work Locations

The four positions are based in two provinces.

Limpopo

  • Assistant Director: Labour Market Information & Statistics.
  • Provisioning Clerk.

Free State

  • Principal Inspector: Electrical Engineering.
  • Human Resource Clerk: Human Resource Management.
    The exact reporting addresses are included in the individual application instructions above.

Required Documents

For online applications, the advert requires:

  • Completed new Z83 application form.
  • Updated comprehensive CV.
  • Z83 and CV combined into one PDF attachment.

The advert states that ZIP, IMG and JPEG files will not be accepted.

Applicants should also make sure the email subject line contains the correct job title and reference number.

Shortlisted applicants will receive instructions about certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents.

How to Prepare a Strong Z83 Application

The Z83 is the government’s Application for Employment form.

For these vacancies, accuracy matters because the department specifically states that incomplete, uninitialled or unsigned forms lead to disqualification during selection.

Before submitting:

  1. Use the new Z83.
  2. Enter the correct department.
  3. Enter the exact job title.
  4. Enter the correct reference number.
  5. Complete Sections A, B, C and D fully.
  6. Follow the instructions for Sections E, F and G.
  7. Answer the question about conditions preventing re-appointment.
  8. Complete the declaration.
  9. Initial and sign where required.
  10. Check your contact information.
  11. Save the completed form as PDF.
  12. Combine the Z83 with your CV as instructed.

The Department of Employment and Labour specifically requires the new Z83 and states that all fields in Sections A, B, C and D must be completed in full.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Step 1: Select a suitable position

Read the complete requirements.

Step 2: Check your qualification

Make sure your qualification matches the advertised requirement.

Step 3: Check your experience

Where experience is required, compare your actual functional experience with the stated requirement.

Step 4: Update your CV

Focus on experience relevant to the position.

Step 5: Complete the new Z83

Use the current form and complete all required sections.

Step 6: Check your signature and initials

The supplied advert makes this a specific compliance requirement.

Step 7: Combine your documents

For online applications, combine the Z83 and CV into one PDF.

Step 8: Check the email subject

Use the correct job title and reference number.

Step 9: Check the email address

Use the email address attached to your chosen vacancy.

Step 10: Send the application early

The deadline is 28 August 2026 at 16:00.

Step 11: Keep proof

Save your sent email and the final attachment.

Step 12: Monitor your communication

The department states that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.

Common Application Mistakes

Avoid these errors:

  • Using an old Z83.
  • Leaving required Z83 fields blank.
  • Forgetting initials.
  • Forgetting the signature.
  • Sending separate files when the advert requires one PDF.
  • Sending ZIP files.
  • Sending IMG files.
  • Sending JPEG files.
  • Using the wrong job title.
  • Using the wrong reference number.
  • Sending to the wrong email address.
  • Applying after the deadline.
  • Applying without meeting the minimum requirements.
  • Sending inaccurate information.

The department explicitly states that non-compliant applications and late applications will not be considered.

Reasons Applications Get Rejected

An application might fail because the applicant:

  • Does not meet the qualification requirement.
  • Does not meet the experience requirement.
  • Uses the wrong application form.
  • Fails to complete the Z83 correctly.
  • Fails to sign or initial the required sections.
  • Sends the wrong file format.
  • Sends the application to the wrong email address.
  • Omits the reference number.
  • Applies after the closing time.
  • Provides inaccurate information.

The supplied advertisement gives several of these requirements directly, including the new Z83, document format, reference number, email address, completeness and deadline requirements.

Selection Process

Submitting an application does not guarantee shortlisting.

The department states that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Applicants who have not been contacted within eight weeks after the closing date should accept that their applications were unsuccessful.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide certified qualifications and other relevant documents according to the advert.

The supplied advertisement also states that shortlisted candidates, including SMS candidates, will undertake two pre-entry assessments:

  • A practical exercise assessing technical and generic suitability.
  • An integrity assessment covering ethical conduct.

Suitable candidates will also undergo personnel suitability checks covering areas such as criminal records, citizenship, credit records, qualifications and employment verification.

Interview Preparation

Prepare for an interview around the actual duties of the position.

Assistant Director

Review:

  • Monitoring and evaluation.
  • Performance management.
  • Statistics.
  • Data analysis.
  • Labour market information.
  • Public Service regulations.
  • Project management.
  • Leadership.

Principal Inspector

Review:

  • Electrical Engineering.
  • Occupational health and safety.
  • Inspections.
  • OHS legislation.
  • Technical research.
  • Enforcement.
  • Technical reporting.

Provisioning Clerk

Review:

  • Supply chain management.
  • Procurement.
  • Tender processes.
  • Inventory.
  • Assets.
  • Contract administration.

Human Resource Clerk

Review:

  • Recruitment and selection.
  • HR administration.
  • PERSAL.
  • Records management.
  • Conditions of service.
  • Performance management.
  • Communication.

Use specific examples from your education, employment, internship or practical experience when answering competency questions.

Career Growth Opportunities

The department does not promise a specific career progression route in this advertisement.

The following guidance is editorial information rather than a promise of promotion.

The Assistant Director position provides experience in performance information, planning, labour market analysis and provincial operations.

The Principal Inspector position provides specialist exposure to Electrical Engineering inspections and occupational health and safety.

The Provisioning Clerk position provides experience in procurement, contracts, inventory and asset administration.

The Human Resource Clerk position provides experience in recruitment, employee administration, conditions of service and performance management.

Future government vacancies will have their own qualification and experience requirements.

Editorial Analysis

This vacancy group is notable because the four positions cover different career entry points.

The Human Resource Clerk position has the lowest formal entry barrier because the advert requires Grade 12 and no experience.

The Provisioning Clerk position also accepts Grade 12-level applicants, but the advert specifies Commercial Subjects.

The two senior positions require professional qualifications and several years of experience.

The Assistant Director position requires four years of functional experience, including three years at Officer or Senior Officer level.

The Principal Inspector position requires four years of functional Electrical Services experience.

The practical lesson is simple: choose the position where your qualification and experience match the actual requirements.

Applying for a position with an attractive salary does not help if you do not meet the minimum requirements.

Employment Equity Information

The supplied advertisement contains employment equity statements for the advertised posts.

The Assistant Director vacancy includes specific employment equity targets for the Limpopo position.

The Principal Inspector vacancy also contains employment equity targets for the Free State position.

Applicants should read the original advertisement for the exact wording applicable to each post.

Closing Date

28 August 2026 at 16:00.

Submit early. Email problems, incorrect attachments and internet problems near the deadline create avoidable risks.

Official Source

The official Department of Employment and Labour website is:

https://www.labour.gov.za/

The official DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular page is:

https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/

DPSA explains that the Public Service Vacancy Circular contains advertisements from public service departments and that enquiries about a particular advertisement should be directed to the department responsible for the vacancy.

For the purposes of this article, the job details were checked against the Department of Employment and Labour vacancy PDF supplied for publication.

Official Z83 Form

The Z83 application form is available through the South African Government’s official website.

Official Z83:
https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/Z83.pdf

Use the current Z83 form specified by the vacancy advertisement.

Official Application Information

Assistant Director: Labour Market Information & Statistics

Email: Jobs-LP@labour.gov.za

Principal Inspector: Electrical Engineering

Email: jobs-fs5@labour.gov.za

Provisioning Clerk

Email: Jobs-LP@labour.gov.za

Human Resource Clerk: Human Resource Management

Email: jobs-fs9@labour.gov.za

These addresses are contained in the supplied vacancy document.

Related Government Job Information

Readers interested in other South African public sector opportunities should also review relevant DPSACircular.co.za categories and guides covering:

  • Latest DPSA Vacancy Circulars.
  • Department of Correctional Services vacancies.
  • Department of Home Affairs vacancies.
  • Department of Higher Education and Training vacancies.
  • Department of Agriculture vacancies.
  • Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment vacancies.
  • Office of the Chief Justice vacancies.
  • Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources vacancies.
  • Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation vacancies.
  • Government internships.
  • Government graduate programmes.
  • Government learnerships.
  • Government bursaries.

Each vacancy page should link to the relevant category rather than using unrelated keyword-heavy links.

Corrections Policy

DPSACircular.co.za aims to keep vacancy information accurate and current.

Government advertisements sometimes contain updates, amendments or changes after initial publication.

When we identify a factual error in our article, we review the relevant government source and correct the affected information.

Material corrections involving a closing date, salary, reference number, job title, qualification requirement or application instruction receive priority.

Where appropriate, the article’s Last checked date will also be updated.

Readers who identify an error should contact DPSACircular.co.za and provide:

  • The article URL.
  • The information believed to be incorrect.
  • The relevant government source or document.
  • Any useful supporting information.

The original government advertisement remains the final authority for recruitment requirements and application instructions.

Source Transparency

This article uses three types of information.

Government-source information

Job titles, references, salaries, requirements, duties, application addresses, email addresses and closing dates are taken from the supplied vacancy advertisement.

Editorial information

Plain-language explanations, candidate suitability, application tips, interview preparation and career guidance are editorial additions from DPSACircular.co.za.

Official verification

Applicants are directed to the relevant government websites and original advertisement before applying.

This separation helps readers understand which information comes directly from the vacancy notice and which information provides additional guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the closing date for Department of Employment and Labour Vacancies 29 of 2026?

The closing date is 28 August 2026 at 16:00 according to the supplied vacancy advertisement.

2. How many vacancies are listed?

The supplied extract lists four vacancies.

They are Assistant Director: Labour Market Information & Statistics, Principal Inspector: Electrical Engineering, Provisioning Clerk and Human Resource Clerk: Human Resource Management.

3. Which position requires no experience?

The Human Resource Clerk: Human Resource Management position states that no experience is required.

4. What is the Human Resource Clerk salary?

The salary is R237,453 per year plus 37% in lieu of benefits. The position is a three-year contract.

5. What qualification is required for the Provisioning Clerk?

The advert requires Grade 12 with passed Commercial Subjects such as Business Management, Economics and Accounting, or an equivalent certificate.

6. What qualification is required for the Principal Inspector?

Applicants need a three-year National Diploma at NQF Level 6 or an undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 in Electrical Engineering.

7. What is the Principal Inspector salary?

The advertised salary is R605,742 per year.

8. What is the Assistant Director salary?

The advertised salary is R605,749 per year.

9. How much experience is required for the Assistant Director?

Four years of functional experience are required, including three years at Officer or Senior Officer level.

10. How much experience is required for the Principal Inspector?

Four years of functional experience in Electrical Services are required.

11. Do applicants need the new Z83?

Yes. The supplied advertisement requires the new Z83 and states that applications using the incorrect old Z83 will not be considered.

12. Should the Z83 and CV be combined?

Yes. The online application instructions require the Z83 and CV to be combined into one PDF attachment.

13. Are ZIP, IMG and JPEG files accepted?

No. The advert specifically states that ZIP, IMG and JPEG files will not be accepted.

14. When are certified qualifications submitted?

The advert states that shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified qualifications and other relevant documents after communication from Human Resources.

15. What happens if the Z83 is incomplete?

The department states that failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 will lead to disqualification during selection.

16. What assessments are used after shortlisting?

The advert states that shortlisted candidates will undertake a practical exercise and an integrity assessment.

17. Will every applicant receive correspondence?

No. The department states that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.

18. What happens if I receive no response?

The advert states that applicants who have not been contacted within eight weeks after the closing date should accept that their applications were unsuccessful.

19. What happens to foreign qualifications?

The advert states that non-RSA citizens or permanent resident permit holders with foreign qualifications need an evaluation report issued by SAQA when shortlisted.

20. Is DPSACircular.co.za the official government website?

No. DPSACircular.co.za is an independent job information website. Applicants should use the official government sources for final verification and application instructions.

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For editorial corrections or factual concerns, readers should use the contact details published on the website.

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Primary source: Department of Employment and Labour vacancy advertisement supplied for this article.

Last checked: 17 August 2026.

The supplied document identifies Department of Employment and Labour Annexure C and provides the closing date, application instructions, four advertised positions, requirements, salaries, duties, enquiries and application addresses.

This article adds original explanations and practical application guidance rather than presenting the government advertisement as though DPSACircular.co.za were the recruiting authority.


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