Department of Employment and Labour Circular 34 of 2026: Vacancies, PDF Download and Application Guide

Published: 23 September 2026
Last checked: 23 September 2026
Closing date: 05 October 2026 at 16:00 for walk-in applications and 23:59 for online applications
Advertisement: Department of Employment and Labour, Annexure D, Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026
Reviewed by / Author: Godwin Samuel
Article type: Independent government vacancy guide

Quick Answer

Department of Employment and Labour Circular 34 of 2026 contains vacancies across areas including the Unemployment Insurance Fund, provincial offices, labour centres, human resources, finance, administration, employment services, inspection and enforcement, registry and security.

The supplied Annexure D states that the closing date is 05 October 2026. The deadline is 16:00 for walk-in applications and 23:59 for online applications.

The application process is not identical for every post.

Some positions require email applications. Others provide postal or hand-delivery options, while the Senior Administration Officer: Operations posts include an ESSA online application route.

For online applications, the Department states that the Z83 application form and CV must be submitted as one attachment. Applicants must use the new Z83, enter the correct job title and reference number, use the correct email address for the specific post and complete the required sections of the form.

The Department also states that certified qualification documents are required from shortlisted candidates rather than with the initial application. Applicants should still prepare those documents in advance so they are ready if requested.

The official advertisement should be treated as the final source for the vacancy requirements and application method.

Download the Department of Employment and Labour Circular 34 of 2026 PDF

Table of Contents

• What Department of Employment and Labour Circular 34 of 2026 Is About
• How We Reviewed the Advertisement
• Editorial Review
• Vacancy Summary
• What the Advertisement Actually Requires
• What the Qualification Requirement Means
• What the Experience Requirement Means
• Who Should Apply
• Who Should Not Apply
• How to Check Whether a Post Is a Re-Advertisement
• Does the Application Require Z83 Plus CV
• Where Applications Must Be Sent
• Documents to Prepare Before Applying
• Application Checklist
• Common Application Mistakes
• How to Verify the Advertisement
• What Happens After Applying
• How the Vacancy Fits Into Government Recruitment
• Official Information vs Editorial Explanation
• Practical Applicant Scenarios
• Internal Resources
• Official Source
• Frequently Asked Questions
• About the Author
• About DPSACircular.co.za

What Department of Employment and Labour Circular 34 of 2026 Is About

Department of Employment and Labour Circular 34 of 2026 is part of Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026.

The Department’s Annexure D contains vacancies covering different functions and locations. The positions range from entry-level roles requiring Grade 12 to professional, supervisory and management positions requiring tertiary qualifications and several years of functional experience.

The advertisement includes posts in:

• Unemployment Insurance Fund operations
• Research and policy development
• Employment counselling
• Board services
• Corporate governance
• Finance
• Human resources
• Employee relations
• Human resource development
• Administration
• Labour centre operations
• Fleet management
• Employer services
• Inspection and enforcement
• Registry
• Security

The important point for applicants is that Circular 34 is not one single recruitment process.

Each post has its own:

• Job title
• Reference number
• Qualification requirement
• Experience requirement
• Location
• Salary
• Application method
• Contact information

This means applicants should not copy the application method from one vacancy and use it for another.

How We Reviewed the Advertisement

A vacancy guide becomes more useful when the reader understands how the information was checked.

For this article, the review started with the supplied Department of Employment and Labour Annexure D rather than with a social media post or a third-party vacancy summary.

The first check was the closing date.

The advertisement gives two different times:

• 16:00 for walk-in applications
• 23:59 for online applications

This distinction is easy to miss when vacancy information is copied into shorter job posts.

The next check was the general application instruction.

The Department states that online applications must contain the Z83 application form and CV as one attachment. It also warns applicants to use the correct job title, reference number and email address.

While reviewing the individual posts, another practical issue became clear.

The application email address changes from one vacancy to another.

For example:

• Post 34/19 uses Jobs-WC1@labour.gov.za.
• Post 34/20 uses Jobs-HQ10@labour.gov.za.
• Post 34/21 uses Jobs-WC2@labour.gov.za.

This is why an applicant should never assume that all Department of Employment and Labour vacancies use one recruitment email address.

The review also checked whether the advertisement distinguishes initial application documents from documents requested after shortlisting.

It does.

The initial application requires the updated CV and completed Z83. The Department states that shortlisted candidates will later be asked for certified qualifications and other relevant documents.

Another detail worth checking was the re-advertisement wording.

Post 34/32, Security Officer, is clearly marked as a re-advertisement and tells previous applicants to apply again.

These details form the basis of the practical guidance in this article.

Editorial Review

DPSACircular.co.za reviewed the vacancy information against the supplied official Department of Employment and Labour advertisement.

The review focused on:

• Job titles
• Reference numbers
• Salaries
• Qualification requirements
• Experience requirements
• Employment terms
• Locations
• Application channels
• Closing date
• Z83 instructions
• CV requirements
• Re-advertisement wording
• Shortlisting requirements
• Post-application information

The purpose of this review is to separate information stated in the government advertisement from our practical explanation of what the wording means for an applicant.

The official advertisement remains the final source before an application is submitted.

Vacancy Summary

Post	Position	Location	Salary	Key qualification / experience	Application
34/14	Deputy Director: Research and Policy Development	UIF, Pretoria	R932,292 all-inclusive	NQF 6 relevant qualification; 5 years’ experience including specified research/policy and Assistant Director experience	Jobs-UIF20@labour.gov.za
34/15	Counsellor Grade 1-3	Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal	R741,102 to R1,055,292 depending on grade	Four-year B-Psych or specified Psychology qualification; grade-specific experience; HPCSA registration	Postal, hand delivery or Jobs-KZN3@labour.gov.za
34/16	Assistant Director: Board Services and Case Management x2	UIF, Pretoria	R487,197 + 37%	NQF 6; 4 years’ experience including Board Services and supervisory experience	Jobs-UIF21@labour.gov.za
34/17	Assistant Director: Corporate Governance	UIF, Pretoria	R487,197 + 37%	NQF 6 relevant qualification; 4 years including board/committee and supervisory experience	Jobs-UIF22@labour.gov.za
34/18	Assistant Director: Trade Creditors x2	UIF, Pretoria	R487,197 + 37%	NQF 6 relevant qualification; 4 years including finance and supervisory experience	Jobs-UIF23@labour.gov.za
34/19	Assistant Director: HR Management & Employee Relations	Western Cape	R487,197 + 37%	NQF 6 relevant qualification; 4 years including HR/employee relations and Senior Practitioner experience	Jobs-WC1@labour.gov.za
34/20	Chief Personnel Officer: HR Operations	Pretoria	R413,001	NQF 6 HR qualification; PERSAL Certificate; specified HR and supervisory experience	Postal, hand delivery or Jobs-HQ10@labour.gov.za
34/21	Senior Practitioner Employee Relations x2	Western Cape	R413,001 + 37%	NQF 6 relevant qualification; 2 years employment relations experience	Jobs-WC2@labour.gov.za
34/22	Senior Practitioner HR Development and Performance Management	Western Cape	R413,001 + 37%	NQF 6 relevant qualification; 2 years functional HR/training/performance experience	Jobs-WC3@labour.gov.za
34/23	Senior Practitioner Human Resources Management	Western Cape	R413,001 + 37%	NQF 6 HR/Public Management qualification; 2 years HR experience	Jobs-WC4@labour.gov.za
34/24	Senior State Accountant: Claims Creditors x2	UIF, Pretoria	R413,001 + 37%	NQF 6 finance-related qualification; 2 years finance experience	Jobs-UIF24@labour.gov.za
34/25	Senior Administration Officer: Operations x26	Gauteng Labour Centres	R413,001	NQF 6 relevant qualification; 2 years client services, claims, operations or insurance experience	Postal, hand delivery or ESSA online
34/26	Principal Personnel Officer: HRO	KwaZulu-Natal	R338,106	Three-year relevant HR qualification; 1-2 years HR services experience; driver’s licence	Postal, hand delivery or Jobs-KZN7@labour.gov.za
34/27	Fleet Monitoring and Inspection Officer	KwaZulu-Natal	R338,106	NQF 6 relevant qualification; driver’s licence; 1 year fleet/transport experience	Postal, hand delivery or Jobs-KZN31@labour.gov.za
34/28	Administrative Officer: Employer Services Officer	East London	R338,106	Three-year relevant qualification; 1 year recruitment services experience	Postal, hand delivery or Jobs-EC3@labour.gov.za
34/29	Inspector: Inspection and Enforcement Services	Mdantsane	R280,278	Three-year Labour Relations Management, BCom Law or LLB; no experience required; driver’s licence	Postal, hand delivery or Jobs-ECMDS@labour.gov.za
34/30	Human Resource Clerk x4	Western Cape	R237,453 + 37%	Grade 12/equivalent; no experience required	Jobs-WC5@labour.gov.za
34/31	Registry Clerk	UIF, Pretoria	R237,453	Grade 12/Senior Certificate/equivalent; no experience required	Jobs-UIF25@labour.gov.za
34/32	Security Officer	Durban Labour Centre	R201,093	Grade 12, Grade C PSIRA certificate and 12 months’ security experience	Postal, hand delivery or Jobs-KZN16@labour.gov.za

The table is a guide to the supplied advertisement. Applicants should check the complete official advertisement before submitting an application.

What the Advertisement Actually Requires

The advertisement places considerable emphasis on application compliance.

For online applications, the Department requires:

1. The new Z83 application form.
2. An updated comprehensive CV.
3. The Z83 and CV as one attachment.
4. The correct job title.
5. The correct reference number.
6. The correct email address associated with the post.
7. Completion of the required Z83 sections.
8. Initialling and signing where required.
9. A completed declaration.
10. Submission before the relevant deadline.

The Department states that old Z83 forms will not be considered.

This is an important distinction.

An applicant might meet the academic and experience requirements and still submit an application that does not comply with the application instructions.

What the Qualification Requirement Means

A qualification requirement should be read exactly as written.

For example, Post 34/14 asks for an undergraduate qualification in specified fields at NQF Level 6.

Post 34/20 requires an NQF Level 6 qualification in Human Resources Management and separately requires a PERSAL Certificate in Personnel Administration.

Post 34/29 requires a three-year qualification in Labour Relations Management, BCom Law or LLB.

These examples show why applicants should not treat all NQF Level 6 qualifications as interchangeable.

If the advertisement identifies particular fields, compare your qualification against those fields.

Do not rely only on the fact that your qualification is also NQF Level 6.

Practical qualification check

Before applying, write down:

• Qualification name
• Institution
• Qualification level
• Major or field
• Completion year
• Registration or professional requirement, where applicable

Then compare those details against the exact wording of the vacancy.

Which Qualification Wording Matters?

Words such as:

• “in”
• “relevant”
• “as recognised by SAQA”
• “NQF Level 6”
• “three-year qualification”
• “undergraduate qualification”
• “four-year degree”

should not be ignored.

For example, a vacancy requesting Human Resources Management is different from a vacancy listing Human Resources Management together with several alternative fields.

Read the full requirement rather than relying on the job title.

What the Experience Requirement Means

Experience requirements are often where applicants make assumptions.

Post 34/14 is a useful example.

It requires five years’ experience, but the five years is divided into specific components. The advertisement requires two years of functional Research and Policy Development experience and three years at Assistant Director level.

This means an applicant should not read the requirement as simply “five years of any work experience.”

The specific nature and level of the experience matter.

Another example is Post 34/16.

The four years’ experience is divided between Board Services and secretariat work and supervisory experience.

This type of wording requires applicants to compare their employment history against each component.

What “relevant experience” means in practical terms

When checking your CV, ask:

• Did I perform the type of work mentioned?
• How long did I perform it?
• Was the experience at the level specified?
• Does my CV explain the duties clearly?
• Can the experience be verified?
• Does the experience match the functional area?

A job title alone does not explain your experience.

For example, two people could both hold the title “Administrator” while performing completely different duties.

Your CV should make the relevant duties clear.

Who Should Apply?

The people who should consider applying are applicants who can demonstrate that they meet the requirements of a specific post.

This includes applicants who:

• Meet the stated qualification requirement.
• Meet the stated experience requirement where experience is required.
• Hold required professional registration or certification.
• Hold a required driver’s licence.
• Have the required security certification where applicable.
• Can follow the stated application method.
• Can submit before the closing time.
• Can provide supporting documents if shortlisted.

There are also posts in this advertisement where no experience is required.

Post 34/29 states that no experience is required.

Post 34/30 also states that no experience is required.

Post 34/31 states that no experience is required.

However, no experience does not mean no requirements.

The qualifications and other requirements still apply.

Who Should Not Apply?

Applicants should reconsider applying for a particular post when they clearly do not meet mandatory requirements stated in the advertisement.

Examples include:

• A required qualification is missing.
• A mandatory professional registration is missing.
• A required certificate is missing.
• The required experience is not available.
• A required driver’s licence is missing.
• The applicant intends to use an old Z83.
• The applicant cannot follow the stated submission method.

The purpose of this section is not to discourage applications. It is to help applicants avoid spending time on applications where a mandatory requirement is clearly absent.

Whether the Post Is a Re-Advertisement

Post 34/32, Security Officer, is explicitly marked:

“Re-advertisement, applicants who applied before must re-apply.”

This means previous applicants should not assume their earlier application automatically carries forward.

The advertisement specifically tells previous applicants to apply again.

This is an example of why checking the complete advertisement matters.

A short social media post might show the position title and salary while leaving out the re-advertisement instruction.

Does the Application Require Z83 Plus CV?

For online applications covered by the general instruction, yes.

The Department states that the application must include the new Z83 and CV as one attachment.

The Department also states:

• Old Z83 forms will not be considered.
• Each post requires its own application form.
• Sections A, B, C and D must be completed in full.
• Sections E, F and G may refer to the CV or attachment because of limited space.
• The question concerning conditions preventing re-appointment under Part F must be answered.
• The declaration must be signed.
• The Z83 must be completed, initialled and signed as required.

The Department says certified copies of qualifications and related documents are requested from shortlisted candidates.

Therefore, do not automatically send a large collection of certified documents with the initial application if the advertisement does not ask for them at that stage.

Where the Application Must Be Sent

There is no single email address for all posts.

The application destination depends on the specific vacancy.

Examples include:

• Jobs-UIF20@labour.gov.za for Post 34/14.
• Jobs-KZN3@labour.gov.za for the online application route for Post 34/15.
• Jobs-UIF21@labour.gov.za for Post 34/16.
• Jobs-UIF22@labour.gov.za for Post 34/17.
• Jobs-WC1@labour.gov.za for Post 34/19.
• Jobs-HQ10@labour.gov.za for Post 34/20.
• Jobs-WC2@labour.gov.za for Post 34/21.
• Jobs-WC5@labour.gov.za for Post 34/30.
• Jobs-UIF25@labour.gov.za for Post 34/31.
• Jobs-KZN16@labour.gov.za for Post 34/32.

Post 34/25 provides postal and hand-delivery instructions and an ESSA online application route.

This is one of the strongest reasons to check the exact post you are applying for rather than using a general Department email address.

Employment Type

Not every position in the advertisement has the same employment arrangement.

Several posts are explicitly described as three-year contracts.

These include examples such as:

• Assistant Director: Board Services and Case Management
• Assistant Director: Corporate Governance
• Assistant Director: Trade Creditors
• Assistant Director: HR Management & Employee Relations
• Senior Practitioner Employee Relations
• Senior Practitioner HR Development and Performance Management
• Senior Practitioner Human Resources Management
• Senior State Accountant: Claims Creditors
• Human Resource Clerk

Other positions in the advertisement do not carry the same three-year contract wording.

Applicants should therefore check the employment term attached to the individual post rather than assuming all Circular 34 positions are permanent.

Understanding the Salary Wording

Salary descriptions differ between posts.

For example:

• Post 34/14 states R932,292 per annum as an all-inclusive salary package.
• Several posts state R487,197 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits.
• Some posts state a basic annual amount without the 37% wording.
• The Counsellor position uses different salary ranges according to grade.

Applicants should copy the salary wording from the specific advertisement rather than combining figures from different posts.

The meaning of a salary package and a salary stated with 37% in lieu of benefits should also not be treated as identical wording.

What Documents Should Be Prepared Before Applying?

Prepare the documents before you start the submission process.

A practical preparation folder should contain:

• Current Z83
• Updated CV
• Qualification certificates
• Academic records where relevant
• Professional registration evidence where required
• Driver’s licence where required
• Security certificate where required
• SAQA evaluation documentation where applicable
• Proof of relevant experience
• Copies of identification documents where requested
• Evidence of employment dates

The initial application requirements and shortlisting requirements are different.

The Department states that shortlisted candidates will be asked for certified qualifications and other related documents.

Preparing those documents early reduces pressure if you are shortlisted.

Application Checklist

Before submitting, check every item below.

Vacancy details

• Correct department
• Correct post number
• Correct reference number
• Correct job title
• Correct location
• Correct employment term

Qualification

• Qualification matches the advertisement
• NQF level checked where stated
• Required professional registration checked
• Required certificate checked
• Required licence checked

Experience

• Required years checked
• Functional experience checked
• Supervisory experience checked where required
• Senior Practitioner or management-level experience checked where required
• Relevant duties clearly described in CV

Z83

• New Z83 used
• Sections A-D completed
• Part F reappointment question answered
• Declaration signed
• Required initials completed
• Information matches CV
• Separate Z83 prepared for each post

CV

• Updated
• Comprehensive
• Accurate
• Relevant experience clearly explained
• Employment dates included
• Qualifications correctly stated

Submission

• Correct email address
• Correct subject information
• Z83 and CV combined as required
• Correct postal address where applicable
• Correct hand-delivery address where applicable
• Online portal used where the advert specifies one
• Application submitted before the correct deadline
• Proof of submission retained

Common Application Mistakes

Using the wrong Z83

The Department specifically warns against the old Z83.

Use the current form required by the advertisement.

Sending one application for multiple posts

The advertisement states that each post should have its own application form.

Do not assume one Z83 automatically covers several posts.

Using the wrong email address

This is particularly important in Circular 34 because different posts use different email addresses.

Leaving out the reference number

The reference number identifies the specific vacancy.

Check it against the advertisement before sending.

Sending documents in the wrong format

For online applications, follow the Department’s instruction concerning the Z83 and CV as one attachment.

Applying after the deadline

Late applications are stated to be not considered.

Sending certified documents too early

The general instruction states that certified copies are required from shortlisted candidates following communication from Human Resources.

Follow the actual instruction for the specific advertisement.

Assuming no experience means no qualification is required

Posts 34/29, 34/30 and 34/31 show why this assumption is incorrect.

Ignoring re-advertisement wording

Previous applicants for Post 34/32 are specifically told to re-apply.

How to Verify the Advertisement

Use the official source as the verification point.

A practical verification process is:

Step 1: Identify the department

Confirm that the vacancy belongs to the Department of Employment and Labour.

Step 2: Confirm the circular

Check that the advertisement forms part of Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026.

Step 3: Confirm the post number

Check the post number against the original advertisement.

Step 4: Confirm the reference number

The reference number should match the advertisement exactly.

Step 5: Confirm the closing date

For this Annexure D, check both the date and the applicable application channel.

Step 6: Confirm the application method

Check whether your post requires:

• Email
• Postal submission
• Hand delivery
• ESSA online application

Step 7: Check for changes

Look for:

• Errata
• Withdrawals
• Extensions
• Re-advertisements
• Updated application instructions

Step 8: Apply through the stated channel

Do not use an email address supplied by an unrelated third party when the official advertisement gives another address.

DPSACircular.co.za’s separate guide on verifying South African government vacancies provides a broader verification process for applicants.

What Happens After Applying?

The advertisement provides several details about the post-application process.

Shortlisted candidates are required to provide certified copies of qualifications and other related documents following communication from Human Resources.

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

1. A practical exercise to assess suitability based on technical and generic requirements.
2. An integrity or ethical conduct assessment.

The advertisement states that successful candidates will be required to enter into an employment contract and performance agreement.

The Department also states that it reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Correspondence is limited to shortlisted candidates.

The advertisement gives an eight-week communication point. If an applicant has not been contacted within eight weeks after the closing date, the Department states that the application should be regarded as unsuccessful.

Applicants should therefore keep their contact details current and retain evidence of their application.

How the Vacancy Fits Into the Broader Government Recruitment Process

The vacancy advertisement is only one part of the recruitment process.

A simplified process looks like this:

Advertisement → Application → Compliance check → Shortlisting → Supporting documents → Assessments/interview where applicable → Selection → Appointment

The exact process varies by post.

For Circular 34, the Department specifically states that shortlisted candidates undergo pre-entry assessments.

Applicants should therefore avoid assuming that submitting a CV means the next communication will be an appointment.

What Information Came Directly From the Official Advertisement and What Is Editorial Explanation?

This distinction is important.

Information taken directly from the advertisement

Examples include:

• Closing date
• Salary
• Job title
• Reference number
• Qualification requirement
• Experience requirement
• Application email
• Postal address
• Hand-delivery address
• Re-advertisement status
• Z83 instructions
• Shortlisting document requirements
• Pre-entry assessment information

Editorial explanation

Examples include:

• How to compare your CV against a requirement
• Why different email addresses matter
• How to prepare documents before applying
• Why applicants should check re-advertisement wording
• How to build an application checklist
• How to verify a vacancy independently

The editorial explanation is guidance from DPSACircular.co.za. It should not be presented as an instruction issued by the Department.

Practical Applicant Scenarios

Scenario 1: You meet the qualification but not the experience

Suppose your qualification matches an Assistant Director vacancy but the post requires four years’ experience with two years at a specified level.

Do not treat the qualification as a substitute for the experience requirement.

Read the complete requirement and compare your employment history against each part.

Scenario 2: You have Grade 12 and no experience

Circular 34 includes vacancies where no experience is required.

Post 34/30, Human Resource Clerk, requires Grade 12 or equivalent and states that no experience is required.

Post 34/31, Registry Clerk, also states that no experience is required.

This does not mean every Grade 12 holder qualifies for every post.

The qualification and other requirements still apply.

Scenario 3: You applied for the Security Officer post previously

Post 34/32 is marked as a re-advertisement and tells previous applicants to re-apply.

The practical response is simple: follow the current advertisement rather than relying on the earlier application.

Scenario 4: You are applying for two different posts

Do not prepare one generic application and assume it is sufficient.

The Department states that each post must have its own application form.

Check the job title, reference number and application destination for each position.

Scenario 5: You are applying online

Before pressing send, compare:

• Email address
• Subject information
• Reference number
• Job title
• Attachment
• Z83
• CV
• Closing time

This final check takes little time and addresses several of the specific instructions in the advertisement.

How to Keep Your Application Consistent

Your Z83 and CV should tell the same factual story.

Check:

• Employer names
• Employment dates
• Job titles
• Qualifications
• Institutions
• Experience
• Contact information

If your CV says you worked somewhere from 2022 to 2025 but another document gives a different period, correct the inconsistency before submission.

Do not change facts to make your experience appear stronger.

Accuracy matters.

How to Demonstrate Relevant Experience in Your CV

When an advertisement asks for functional experience, avoid relying only on a job title.

For example, if the post requires experience in employee relations, describe duties such as the employee-relations work you actually performed.

If the post requires finance experience, explain the finance responsibilities you actually handled.

If the post requires board or committee experience, explain the board or committee responsibilities you actually performed.

The goal is to make the connection between your experience and the advertised requirement easy for a recruitment team to understand.

What Applicants Should Do Before the Closing Date

Do not wait until the final afternoon.

A safer working process is:

Several days before closing

Read the complete advertisement.

Identify your target post.

Check every mandatory requirement.

Before preparing the final application

Complete the Z83.

Update the CV.

Prepare supporting records.

Check the reference number.

Before submission

Check the email address or online route.

Check the deadline.

Combine attachments as instructed.

Immediately after submission

Keep:

• Sent email
• Attachment
• Date and time
• Delivery confirmation where available
• Reference number
• Copy of the submitted application

This creates a personal record of what you submitted.

Internal Resources

For additional practical guidance, readers can use these DPSACircular.co.za resources:

• How to Verify SA Government Jobs: The Ultimate 2026 Guide
• How to Correctly Complete the New Z83 Form in 2026
• Government Job Application Checklist 2026
• Government Competency-Based Interviews Explained in South Africa: 2026 Guide

These resources provide general guidance. The Department of Employment and Labour advertisement remains the final source for Circular 34 application instructions.

Official Source

The official verification source for Public Service Vacancy Circulars is the Department of Public Service and Administration’s Public Service Vacancy Circular page.

The DPSA explains that the Public Service Vacancy Circular contains advertisements for vacant posts in Public Service departments, but enquiries about individual advertisements should be directed to the relevant advertising department.

For this article, the primary vacancy information is the Department of Employment and Labour Annexure D supplied as part of Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026.

Applicants should read the complete official advertisement before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Department of Employment and Labour Circular 34 of 2026?

It is the Department of Employment and Labour section of Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, containing vacancies across different functions and locations.

2. When is the closing date?

The supplied advertisement states 05 October 2026 at 16:00 for walk-in applications and 23:59 for online applications.

3. Does every vacancy use the same email address?

No. The email address differs between posts.

Applicants should use the email address stated for the specific vacancy.

4. Do I need the new Z83 form?

The Department states that applications must use the new Z83 and warns that applications using the old Z83 will not be considered.

5. Should the Z83 and CV be sent together?

For online applications, the Department states that the Z83 and CV must be submitted as one attachment.

6. Do I need certified qualifications when applying?

The general instruction states that only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified qualifications and related documents following communication from Human Resources.

7. Does every vacancy require work experience?

No.

Some posts in the advertisement state that no experience is required.

For example, Post 34/29, Post 34/30 and Post 34/31 state no experience is required.

8. Which Circular 34 post is a re-advertisement?

Post 34/32, Security Officer, is marked as a re-advertisement.

The advertisement instructs previous applicants to re-apply.

9. Is the Security Officer vacancy in Pretoria?

No.

The supplied advertisement places Post 34/32 at Durban Labour Centre in KwaZulu-Natal.

10. Where is the Inspector: Inspection and Enforcement Services position located?

Post 34/29 is located in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape.

11. Does the Department offer vacancies in the Western Cape?

Yes.

The advertisement includes several Western Cape positions, including HR Management and Employee Relations, Employee Relations, Human Resource Development and Performance Management, Human Resources Management and Human Resource Clerk posts.

12. Are there UIF positions in the advertisement?

Yes.

Several positions are located at the Unemployment Insurance Fund in Pretoria.

13. Does Circular 34 contain contract positions?

Yes.

Several advertised posts are explicitly described as three-year contracts.

14. Does the advertisement require a driver’s licence for every post?

No.

The requirement depends on the position.

Some posts specifically require a valid driver’s licence, while others state that a driver’s licence is an advantage or do not list it as a requirement.

15. What happens after shortlisting?

The Department states that shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified qualifications and related documents.

The advertisement also states that shortlisted candidates undertake two pre-entry assessments.

16. What are the two pre-entry assessments?

The advertisement describes one practical exercise and one integrity or ethical conduct assessment.

17. What happens if I do not hear from the Department?

The advertisement states that correspondence is limited to shortlisted candidates and says that applicants who have not been contacted within eight weeks after the closing date should regard their application as unsuccessful.

18. Should I apply for a post if I do not meet its mandatory qualification?

Applicants should first compare their qualification with the exact requirements in the advertisement.

Where a mandatory requirement is clearly absent, the applicant should not treat another qualification as an automatic substitute.

19. Should I send one application for several posts?

The Department states that each application for each post must have its own application form.

Prepare each application separately.

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

No.

DPSACircular.co.za is an independent information website.

Applicants should use the official government advertisement and the stated application channel when submitting an application.

About the Author

Godwin Samuel

Godwin Samuel is the founder and content publisher behind DPSACircular.co.za.

His work focuses on researching South African public-sector employment information and producing practical explanations of vacancy requirements, application procedures and government recruitment information.

For vacancy guides, the editorial approach is to compare the advertised information against the available official government source, identify important application instructions and explain requirements in practical terms.

The author does not process government applications and does not make recruitment decisions.

About DPSACircular.co.za

DPSACircular.co.za is an independent South African job information website that publishes the latest DPSA Vacancy Circulars. We are not the official DPSA website and do not accept, process or decide government job applications.

Why This Post Was Made

This guide was created to help applicants understand the Department of Employment and Labour section of Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026 without having to rely on shortened social media posts or copied vacancy summaries.

The aim is to explain:

• What the advertisement says
• What applicants need to check
• How the application instructions work
• What the qualification and experience wording means
• Which details differ between posts
• How applicants should verify the advertisement
• What to prepare before submitting an application
• What happens after submission

The guide is not a substitute for the official government advertisement.

Editorial and Source Policy

DPSACircular.co.za separates government information from editorial explanation.

When information comes directly from a vacancy advertisement, the article identifies it as an advertised requirement.

When the article explains how an applicant should interpret a requirement or prepare an application, the explanation is editorial guidance.

The site does not present itself as a government department.

Readers should always verify:

• Closing dates
• Reference numbers
• Job titles
• Salaries
• Application addresses
• Email addresses
• Online application links
• Amendments
• Withdrawals
• Re-advertisements

before submitting personal information.

Final Application Check

Before submitting your Department of Employment and Labour Circular 34 application, stop for one final review.

Ask yourself:

1. Am I applying for the correct post?
2. Does my qualification match the advertised requirement?
3. Do I meet the required experience?
4. Did I use the new Z83?
5. Did I complete the required Z83 sections?
6. Did I answer the Part F reappointment question?
7. Did I sign the declaration?
8. Is my CV updated and accurate?
9. Did I use the correct reference number?
10. Did I use the correct email address or application route?
11. Did I prepare a separate application for each post?
12. Did I check the correct closing time?
13. Did I save proof of submission?

If the answer to all applicable questions is yes, compare the final application one more time against the official advertisement before submitting.

The official Department of Employment and Labour advertisement remains the final authority for the requirements and application procedure.