Corrections Policy

Last Updated: 12 August 2026

DPSACircular.co.za is committed to providing accurate, useful and transparent employment information for South African job seekers.

Because government vacancy information changes over time, an article might require a correction, clarification or update after publication. A government department might amend a vacancy, change a closing date, withdraw a position, correct an error or publish a new official notice.

This Corrections Policy explains how DPSACircular.co.za identifies, reviews and corrects factual errors and outdated information.

1. Our Commitment to Accuracy

We aim to provide accurate and useful information about:

DPSA Vacancy Circulars
Government vacancies
Government internships
Learnerships
Graduate programmes
Bursaries
Public sector employment opportunities
Government application procedures
Z83 application information
Public service career guidance

We understand that inaccurate employment information might affect a person’s ability to apply for a position.

For this reason, we take reported errors seriously and review factual concerns when reliable supporting information is available.

2. What We Consider a Correction

A correction is a change made to published information because the original information was inaccurate, incomplete or misleading.

Examples include an incorrect:

Job title
Reference number
Salary
Salary level
Qualification requirement
Experience requirement
Job location
Closing date
Application method
Required document
Department name
Contact detail
Vacancy status
Application instruction
Official source link

A correction might also be required when an article incorrectly describes information contained in an official government advertisement.

3. Corrections Versus Updates

We distinguish between corrections and ordinary updates.

A correction addresses information previously published incorrectly.

An update adds new or changed information that was not necessarily incorrect when originally published.

For example:

If an article originally states the correct closing date of 24 August 2026 and the department later changes the closing date to 31 August 2026, this is an update based on a new official notice.

If our article incorrectly states that the original closing date was 31 August 2026 when the official advertisement stated 24 August 2026, this is a correction.

This distinction helps readers understand why information on a page has changed.

4. How We Identify Errors

Errors might be identified through:

Our editorial review
Official government notices
Amended vacancy advertisements
Updated government PDFs
Government department websites
Official recruitment portals
Reader reports
Broken or changed official links
Other reliable sources

We give priority to information from the relevant official government department or public institution when determining the current status of a vacancy.

5. How We Review Reported Errors

When we receive a correction request, we review the information against reliable evidence.

Our review might include checking:

The original vacancy advertisement
The latest official vacancy PDF
An amended government advertisement
The relevant government department website
An official recruitment portal
An official government notice
Other reliable supporting sources

We aim to avoid making changes based solely on unsupported claims or information from an unverified third-party source.

6. Official Sources Take Priority

For government vacancies, the relevant government department or public institution remains the primary authority for recruitment information.

If information published on DPSACircular.co.za differs from a current official government advertisement, readers should follow the current official source.

When we identify a verified difference, we review our article and make an appropriate correction or update.

DPSACircular.co.za does not override, replace or alter official government recruitment information.

Our role is to explain publicly available employment information and help readers understand the relevant recruitment process.

7. How We Correct Published Articles

When an error is confirmed, we correct the affected information.

Depending on the nature of the error, we might:

Correct the inaccurate statement
Add a clarification
Update the vacancy details
Replace an outdated closing date
Correct a job title
Correct a reference number
Update an application instruction
Replace a broken official link
Add information from an amended advertisement
Mark a vacancy as closed
Add an editorial clarification

We aim to correct information in a way that leaves the page clear and useful for readers.

8. Significant Corrections

For significant factual errors, we aim to provide additional transparency where appropriate.

A significant correction might involve:

A materially incorrect closing date
Incorrect salary information
Incorrect qualification requirements
Incorrect application instructions
An incorrect claim about vacancy availability
A wrong department or institution
A misleading statement about eligibility
A major error in the number of advertised positions

Where appropriate, we might include a short correction statement or explanation on the affected page.

9. Minor Corrections

Not every change requires a formal correction notice.

Minor corrections might include:

Spelling mistakes
Grammar errors
Formatting problems
Typographical errors
Broken internal links
Minor wording improvements
Formatting inconsistencies

We might correct these issues without adding a separate correction notice.

The purpose of this approach is to keep pages accurate and readable without creating unnecessary notices for insignificant changes.

10. Closing Date Corrections

Closing dates receive particular attention because they directly affect a reader’s ability to submit an application.

When a government department changes a closing date through an official notice, we aim to update the relevant article as soon as reasonably possible after becoming aware of the change.

If a vacancy has already closed, we aim to make the status clear.

We do not intentionally present an expired vacancy as a current opportunity.

Readers should always confirm the closing date in the latest official advertisement before applying.

11. Amended Vacancy Advertisements

A government department might issue an amended advertisement after publishing the original vacancy.

When we become aware of an amended advertisement, we review the relevant article.

Depending on the change, we might:

Update the affected information
Add a clarification
Link to the amended official source
Update the closing date
Explain the change
Mark the previous information as superseded

Where the amended official advertisement conflicts with an earlier version, the latest applicable official information takes priority.

12. Withdrawn Vacancies

Government departments sometimes withdraw advertised positions.

When we receive reliable confirmation that a vacancy has been withdrawn, we aim to update the relevant page.

We might identify the vacancy as withdrawn or closed and explain the status where sufficient official information is available.

We do not knowingly continue presenting a withdrawn vacancy as an active opportunity.

13. Expired Vacancy Pages

DPSACircular.co.za might retain older vacancy pages after their closing dates.

Older pages can provide useful reference information about previous government recruitment opportunities, salary levels, job requirements and application procedures.

When a vacancy has closed, we aim to make the status clear.

We do not change an old vacancy into a current opportunity simply to attract search traffic.

14. Updated Dates

We use publication and update dates to help readers understand when an article was published and when meaningful changes were made.

An updated date should reflect a genuine content update.

We do not change an article’s date solely to make unchanged content appear recent.

Where structured data is used, dates should accurately represent the visible publication or modification information on the page.

Google recommends providing clear dates and using accurate datePublished and dateModified information when structured data is implemented.

15. Reader Correction Requests

Readers are welcome to report factual errors.

When reporting a correction, please provide:

The page URL
The information you believe is incorrect
The corrected information
The reason for the correction
A link to the relevant official source, where available

A source from the relevant government department is especially useful for vacancy-related corrections.

Providing evidence helps us review the issue accurately.

16. How We Handle Unsupported Reports

We review correction requests based on available evidence.

A correction request might not result in a change when:

The claim cannot be verified
The supporting information is unreliable
The official source contradicts the requested change
The reported issue is a matter of opinion rather than fact
The information relates to an individual’s private information
The request seeks to remove accurate information without a valid basis

We aim to make editorial decisions based on reliable information rather than pressure from individuals or organisations.

17. Correction Requests From Government Departments

If a government department or public institution contacts us about an article, we review the information provided.

Where the department provides reliable evidence showing that published information is inaccurate or outdated, we review the relevant page and make an appropriate correction or update.

We do not present DPSACircular.co.za as an official government communication channel.

Where appropriate, we direct readers to the department’s official source for confirmation.

18. Source Verification

Our correction process prioritises reliable sources.

For government vacancies, preferred sources include:

Official government department websites
Official government vacancy PDFs
Official DPSA publications
Official recruitment portals
Official government notices
Official public institution websites

Third-party websites might help identify information requiring review, but an official source takes priority when one is available.

19. Correction History

We do not need to create a separate visible correction log for every minor spelling or formatting correction.

For significant changes, we aim to provide enough context for readers to understand the current information.

Where appropriate, an article might include wording such as:

“Updated after the relevant department published an amended vacancy notice.”

or:

“Correction: The closing date has been updated to reflect the latest official advertisement.”

The exact wording depends on the nature of the change.

20. Accuracy of Archived Information

Archived articles are historical records of information published at a particular time.

Information in an archived article might no longer represent the current recruitment situation.

Where practical, we identify expired or closed vacancies so readers understand the status of the opportunity.

Readers should not rely on an old article when an updated official advertisement is available.

21. Corrections to Career Guides

Corrections also apply to evergreen career and application guides.

We review guides when we identify:

Incorrect application information
Outdated government procedures
Incorrect Z83 information
Outdated terminology
Incorrect references
Broken official links
Changes in relevant public service processes

Where significant changes occur, we update the relevant guide.

22. AI-Assisted Content and Corrections

DPSACircular.co.za might use artificial intelligence and other digital tools during parts of the research, organisation, editing or publishing process.

The use of such tools does not remove editorial responsibility.

If an AI-assisted process contributes to an inaccurate statement, the publisher remains responsible for reviewing and correcting the published information.

We do not rely on automated content generation as a substitute for checking important government vacancy information.

Google’s current guidance states that AI-generated content should provide value to users and warns against generating many pages without adding value, which might fall under scaled content abuse.

Our corrections process therefore applies to all published information regardless of which tools were used during production.

23. Search Engine Transparency

Our corrections process is designed for readers first.

We do not make corrections solely to manipulate Google, Bing or other search engines.

We aim to keep published information accurate, useful and understandable for people.

Search visibility does not determine whether a factual error should be corrected.

Google’s current guidance prioritises helpful, reliable, people-first content rather than content created primarily to manipulate search rankings.

Bing’s Webmaster Guidelines likewise evaluate content for quality, relevance and accessibility and apply across Bing Search and newer AI experiences.

24. No Paid Corrections

DPSACircular.co.za does not sell editorial corrections.

A person or organisation does not need to pay us to correct a genuine factual error.

Editorial decisions are based on accuracy, reliable evidence and the interests of readers.

Advertising or commercial relationships do not determine whether an accurate correction is made.

25. Protection of Personal Information

Correction requests should not include unnecessary personal information.

Please do not send:

Passwords
Banking passwords
Full payment card details
Unnecessary identity documents
Private account credentials
Sensitive personal information

If supporting evidence contains personal information that is not necessary for the correction, please remove or redact such information where possible.

Our Privacy Policy explains how information submitted through the website is handled.

26. How Quickly Do We Make Corrections?

We aim to review important correction reports as soon as reasonably possible.

The timing depends on:

The seriousness of the reported error
Availability of reliable evidence
Whether an official source needs to be checked
Whether a government department has issued a correction
The complexity of the issue

We do not promise a fixed correction timeframe because some issues require additional verification.

27. Reader Notification

We do not normally contact every reader who has previously viewed an article after making a correction.

Instead, we update the relevant page so future readers see the corrected information.

For significant changes, we might include a correction or update notice on the page.

28. Our Editorial Responsibility

Godwin Samuel, Founder and Publisher of DPSACircular.co.za, is responsible for the site’s editorial standards and correction process.

The publisher oversees:

Content accuracy
Source checking
Corrections
Updates
Editorial standards
Reader feedback
Publication practices

Information from government departments remains the responsibility of the relevant government institution.

29. Our Relationship With Official Government Sources

DPSACircular.co.za is an independent employment information website.

We are not the official website of:

The Department of Public Service and Administration
The South African Government
Any national government department
Any provincial government department
Any government recruitment authority

We report and explain publicly available employment information.

Government departments and public institutions remain responsible for their own vacancies, recruitment procedures, application requirements and recruitment decisions.

30. How to Report a Correction

If you believe an article contains inaccurate or outdated information, contact DPSACircular.co.za through our Contact Us page.

Please include:

Page URL:

Information requiring review:

Suggested correction:

Supporting official source:

Additional explanation:

Providing the official source helps us review the report more efficiently.

31. Our Commitment to Readers

We aim to maintain a correction process based on:

Accuracy
Transparency
Reliable sourcing
Editorial independence
Reader usefulness
Timely updates
Clear communication
Responsible publishing

Our objective is to ensure readers have access to information that accurately reflects the available government employment information.

32. Policy Updates

This Corrections Policy might be updated when our editorial processes change or when relevant publishing and search requirements develop.

The latest revision date appears at the top of this page.

We do not change this policy merely to create the appearance of new content.

33. Important Disclaimer

DPSACircular.co.za provides independent employment information.

We do not accept government job applications, shortlist applicants, conduct interviews, guarantee employment or make recruitment decisions.

The relevant government department or public institution remains responsible for its own recruitment information.

Readers should verify important vacancy information through the latest official source before submitting an application.

34. Contact

For corrections, factual concerns, outdated vacancy information or broken official links, please visit our Contact Us page.

DPSACircular.co.za welcomes factual feedback that helps improve the accuracy and usefulness of our employment information.

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