Author: Godwin Samuel

Published: 23 September 2026 Last updated: 23 September 2026 Reviewed by / Author: Godwin Samuel, Founder and Publisher, DPSACircular.co.za Introduction If you have spent time reading South African government vacancy advertisements, you have probably noticed a sentence near the end of many adverts: “Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.” For a first-time applicant,…

Published: 23 September 2026 Last updated: 23 September 2026 Reviewed by / Author: Godwin Samuel, Founder and Publisher, DPSACircular.co.za Introduction A government vacancy does not always remain unchanged after publication. During government vacancy research, one of the first things I check is whether the advertisement still reflects the latest information published by the responsible department.…

Published: 9/23/2026 Last updated: 9/23/2026 Reviewed by / Author: Godwin Samuel, Founder and Publisher, DPSACircular.co.za Introduction You find a government vacancy and start preparing your application. You check the qualification requirements. You update your CV. You complete the Z83 form. You write down the reference number and closing date. Then you return to the vacancy…

Published: 9/23/2026 Last updated: 9/23/2026 Reviewed by / Author: Godwin Samuel, Founder and Publisher, DPSACircular.co.za Introduction When you are looking through a South African government vacancy circular, you might find a short notice headed “Erratum”. At first glance, the notice might look like a minor correction. For an applicant, though, a few corrected words might…

Published: 22 September 2026 Last updated: 22 September 2026 Reviewed by / Author: Godwin Samuel, Founder and Publisher, DPSACircular.co.za Introduction If you regularly read South African government vacancies, you will eventually see the words “re-advertisement” or “re-advertised” next to a position. For an applicant, those words often create an immediate question: “I already applied for…

Published: 22 September 2026 Last updated: 22 September 2026 Reviewed by / Author: Godwin Samuel, Founder and Publisher, DPSACircular.co.za Introduction When you read a South African government job advertisement, you will often see several different sections under the requirements for the post. You might see a qualification requirement, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, competencies and other…

Published: 22 September 2026 Last updated: 22 September 2026 Reviewed by / Author: Godwin Samuel, Founder and Publisher, DPSACircular.co.za Introduction If you regularly read South African government vacancies, you will often come across the phrase “equivalent qualification”. For some applicants, this wording creates an immediate question: “Does my qualification count?” The answer requires more than…

Published: 22 September 2026 Last updated: 22 September 2026 Reviewed by / Author: Godwin Samuel, Founder and Publisher, DPSACircular.co.za Introduction When you read a South African government vacancy, one phrase often causes confusion: “appropriate qualification”. You might see wording such as: “An appropriate qualification at NQF Level 6.” Or: “An appropriate qualification at NQF Level…

Published: 21 September 2026 Last updated: 21 September 2026 Reviewed by / Author: Godwin Samuel, Founder and Publisher, DPSACircular.co.za Introduction When you read a South African government vacancy, one of the first things you usually check is the qualification requirement. You might see wording such as: “National Senior Certificate at NQF Level 4.” “Appropriate Diploma…