Published: 18 September 2026
Last checked: 22 September 2026
Editorial review completed: 22 September 2026
Closing date: 05 October 2026
Advertisement status: Open at the time of the latest editorial review
Department: Department of Communications and Digital Technologies
Circular: Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026
Annexure: C
Location: Pretoria, Hatfield
Quick Answer
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has advertised four permanent positions in Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026.
The four positions are:
- Director: Technology Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Governance, Ref: DTIAIG
- Director: Parliamentary, Cabinet and Cluster Support, Ref: DPCCS
- Deputy Director: Employee Relations, Ref: DDER
- Deputy Director: Performance Improvement, Business Processes and Governance Compliance, Ref: DDPBG
All four positions are based in Pretoria, Hatfield.
The two Director positions are Level 13 posts with a salary of R1,317,384 per year. The two Deputy Director positions are Level 11 posts with a salary of R932,292 per year.
The closing date is 05 October 2026.
DCDT requires applicants to submit two attachments with their applications, a 2021 Z83 form and a recently updated comprehensive CV. Each advertised post also requires its own application form, which must be completed, initialled and signed.
The application links specified in the advertisements require applicants to use a Google account.
Download the Official Circular
The official DPSA page for Circular 34 of 2026 was posted on 18 September 2026 and provides a dedicated link for the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies. (DPSA)
Official DPSA Circular 34 of 2026
The DCDT Annexure C reviewed for this guide covers pages 11 to 15 of the circular.
Table of Contents
- What the vacancy is about
- DCDT Circular 34 vacancy summary
- How we checked this vacancy
- What the advertisement actually requires
- Director: Technology Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Governance
- Director: Parliamentary, Cabinet and Cluster Support
- Deputy Director: Employee Relations
- Deputy Director: Performance Improvement, Business Processes and Governance Compliance
- What the qualification requirement means
- Which qualification wording matters
- What the experience requirement means
- What relevant experience means in practical terms
- Mandatory requirements versus added advantages
- Who should apply
- Who should not apply
- Is this a re-advertisement?
- Does the application require Z83 plus CV?
- Where the application must be sent
- Application checklist
- Documents to prepare
- Common mistakes
- How to verify the advertisement
- What happens after applying
- What happens after the closing date
- How this vacancy fits into government recruitment
- Official information versus editorial explanation
- Four related DPSACircular guides
- Frequently Asked Questions
- About the Author
- About DPSACircular.co.za
- Disclaimer
- Official sources
What the Vacancy Is About
The DCDT section of Circular 34 contains four permanent positions covering technology and artificial intelligence governance, Parliamentary and Cabinet support, employee relations, and governance and performance improvement.
Although the four vacancies appear under the same department and share the same closing date, the requirements differ considerably.
This distinction matters when you assess your eligibility.
For example, the two Director posts both require five years of experience at Middle or Senior Management level. The professional environment attached to those five years differs between the posts.
The Technology Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Governance position focuses on digital transformation, technology adoption and innovation ecosystem development.
The Parliamentary, Cabinet and Cluster Support position requires experience in a Parliamentary and Cabinet environment.
The two Deputy Director positions also use different experience requirements. Employee Relations focuses on labour relations services, while Performance Improvement, Business Processes and Governance Compliance focuses on governance and compliance.
The official advertisement therefore needs to be read post by post rather than as one general DCDT vacancy notice.
DCDT Circular 34 Vacancy Summary
| Position | Reference | Level | Salary | Experience requirement | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director: Technology Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Governance | DTIAIG | 13 | R1,317,384 | 5 years Middle/Senior Management in specified technology areas | Pretoria, Hatfield |
| Director: Parliamentary, Cabinet and Cluster Support | DPCCS | 13 | R1,317,384 | 5 years Middle/Senior Management in Parliamentary and Cabinet environment | Pretoria, Hatfield |
| Deputy Director: Employee Relations | DDER | 11 | R932,292 | 3 years Assistant Director/Middle Management in labour relations services | Pretoria, Hatfield |
| Deputy Director: Performance Improvement, Business Processes and Governance Compliance | DDPBG | 11 | R932,292 | 3 years Assistant Director/Middle Management in Governance and Compliance | Pretoria, Hatfield |
The salary, level, experience and location information above comes from the official DCDT advertisement.
How We Checked This Vacancy
A vacancy guide should do more than reproduce information from a government PDF.
When reviewing this DCDT advertisement, the editorial check focused on the details most likely to affect an applicant’s eligibility and application:
- Exact department
- Annexure
- Post number
- Reference number
- Position title
- Salary
- Salary level
- Nature of appointment
- Location
- Qualification requirement
- Experience requirement
- Management level
- Additional mandatory requirements
- Application method
- Z83 requirement
- CV requirement
- Closing date
- Assessment requirements
- Shortlisting requirements
- Verification requirements
- Post-application information
The review started with the official DPSA Circular 34 page. The DCDT link on the official page was then checked against the DCDT Annexure C PDF. (DPSA)
The next step was to compare each vacancy separately.
This approach matters because a general statement such as “DCDT requires management experience” leaves out information that affects eligibility.
The advertisement specifies different functional environments for the required management experience.
DPSACircular.co.za therefore treats the official advertisement as the source for vacancy facts and uses separate editorial sections to explain how applicants should interpret those facts.
What the Advertisement Actually Requires
The application instructions appear before the individual DCDT posts.
The department states that applicants must quote the relevant reference number and use the application link provided in the specific advertisement.
The application link requires a Google account.
DCDT requires two attachments:
- A Z83 Form using the 2021 version.
- A recently updated comprehensive CV.
The advertisement states that failure to submit either required attachment results in disqualification.
Each post must also have its own application form. The form must be fully completed, initialled and signed.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
This is one of the first details I would check before preparing an application. An applicant might spend time updating a CV and gathering documents, then lose the application through an incomplete form or missing Z83.
Director: Technology Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Governance
Reference: DTIAIG
Post: 34/10
Nature of appointment: Permanent
Salary: R1,317,384 per year
Salary level: Level 13
Centre: Pretoria, Hatfield
Qualification
The advertisement requires an appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification or degree in areas including Information and Communication Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Digital Transformation, Engineering or Innovation Management, or a relevant equivalent qualification.
A postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 8 or above in Digital Economy Studies, Technology Management or Public Sector Innovation is listed as an added advantage.
Experience
Applicants need a minimum of five years’ experience at Middle or Senior Management level in leading digital transformation, technology adoption or innovation ecosystem development.
What the role involves
The duties cover technology innovation, research, artificial intelligence governance, digital transformation, policy development, emerging technologies, innovation ecosystems, partnerships, technology commercialisation and responsible AI.
The advertised responsibilities also include developing AI governance frameworks, monitoring technology policy developments, supporting AI institutes and centres of excellence, and working with industry, research institutions, investors and other stakeholders.
Practical eligibility check
Do not ask only:
“Do I have five years of management experience?”
Ask:
“Does my five years of management experience involve the technology, digital transformation, technology adoption or innovation work identified by the advertisement?”
That second question gives you a more useful comparison.
Director: Parliamentary, Cabinet and Cluster Support
Reference: DPCCS
Post: 34/11
Nature of appointment: Permanent
Salary: R1,317,384 per year
Salary level: Level 13
Centre: Pretoria, Hatfield
Qualification
The advertisement requires an appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification or degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Law or Management, or a relevant equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA.
Experience
Applicants need a minimum of five years’ experience at Middle or Senior Management level in a Parliamentary and Cabinet environment.
What the role involves
The duties cover Parliamentary processes, Parliamentary questions, briefing notes, committee requests, Cabinet memoranda and submissions, Cabinet and Cluster work, Parliamentary meetings, committee sittings and follow-up actions.
The position also involves engagement with Parliamentary committees, Cabinet Secretariat, the Ministry, Cluster departments and senior departmental management.
Practical eligibility check
This is where careful reading becomes important.
An applicant might have five years of senior management experience and assume the experience requirement has been met.
The advertisement adds a specific environment, Parliamentary and Cabinet work.
Your CV should therefore allow a reviewer to identify genuine experience connected with the environment stated in the advertisement.
Do not change your job history to make unrelated experience appear relevant.
Deputy Director: Employee Relations
Reference: DDER
Post: 34/12
Nature of appointment: Permanent
Salary: R932,292 per year
Salary level: Level 11
Centre: Pretoria, Hatfield
Qualification
The advertisement requires an appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification or degree in Labour Relations, Labour Law, Human Resources Management or a relevant equivalent field recognised by SAQA.
Experience
Applicants need at least three years’ experience at Assistant Director or Middle Management level in delivering labour relations services.
PERSAL proficiency is also listed as a requirement.
What the role involves
The duties cover employee relations policies, labour legislation, discipline management, grievances, disputes, conciliation and arbitration, Labour Court matters, investigations, collective bargaining and organised labour relationships.
The post also involves preparing employee relations statistics and reports.
Practical eligibility check
An applicant with general human resources experience should compare their actual work history with the specific employee relations requirement.
The relevant question is not simply whether HR appears somewhere on your CV.
Look for genuine labour relations responsibilities such as employee relations advice, disciplinary processes, grievances, disputes, collective bargaining or related work.
Deputy Director: Performance Improvement, Business Processes and Governance Compliance
Reference: DDPBG
Post: 34/13
Nature of appointment: Permanent
Salary: R932,292 per year
Salary level: Level 11
Centre: Pretoria, Hatfield
Qualification
The advertisement requires an appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification or degree in Risk Management, Governance and Compliance, Operational Management, Quality Management or a relevant equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA.
The advertisement also requires a training certificate in Business Process Management or related training.
Experience
Applicants need at least three years’ experience at Assistant Director or Middle Management level in a Governance and Compliance environment.
What the role involves
The position focuses on governance frameworks, compliance, policies, business processes, standard operating procedures, process improvement, quality standards and governance structures.
The advertised duties also include maintaining policy and process registers, identifying processes for re-engineering and working with business units and IT to improve operational effectiveness.
Practical eligibility check
For this position, look beyond a job title such as “Operations Manager” or “Compliance Manager”.
Read your actual duties.
If your experience involves governance frameworks, compliance, business process analysis, policy coordination, quality assurance or related functions, those details should be clear in your CV.
What the Qualification Requirement Means
The phrase “appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification” does not mean every NQF Level 7 qualification automatically meets every vacancy.
The field of study matters.
For example, DCDT lists technology-related fields for DTIAIG, public administration, political science, law or management for DPCCS, labour-related fields for DDER, and governance, risk, operational or quality management fields for DDPBG.
A practical qualification check therefore has three parts:
Qualification level.
Qualification field.
Equivalent qualification wording.
Do not rely on the NQF level alone.
Which Qualification Wording Matters?
Several phrases deserve careful attention.
“Appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification.”
“Relevant equivalent qualification.”
“Recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority.”
“Added advantage.”
“Training certificate.”
These phrases do different jobs within an advertisement.
For example, the DTIAIG postgraduate qualification is described as an added advantage. The NQF Level 7 qualification and specified experience appear in the main requirements.
The DDPBG Business Process Management training certificate appears within the requirements, so applicants should not treat this wording in the same way as an “added advantage”.
This distinction is important when assessing your application.
What the Experience Requirement Means
Government vacancy experience requirements often contain several components.
Look for:
- Number of years
- Management level
- Functional area
- Work environment
- Specific professional activity
For DCDT Circular 34, the number of years alone does not tell the full story.
DTIAIG requires five years at Middle or Senior Management level in specified technology-related areas.
DPCCS requires five years at Middle or Senior Management level in a Parliamentary and Cabinet environment.
DDER requires three years at Assistant Director or Middle Management level delivering labour relations services.
DDPBG requires three years at Assistant Director or Middle Management level in a Governance and Compliance environment.
What “Relevant Experience” Means in Practical Terms
One useful way to review your CV is to put the vacancy advertisement beside your employment history.
Then compare:
Job title → management level → dates → actual duties → functional environment.
Suppose an applicant has three years at Assistant Director level.
That alone does not answer the DDER requirement.
The next question is whether those three years involved delivering labour relations services.
For DDPBG, the question becomes whether the three years were in a Governance and Compliance environment.
For DTIAIG, the question becomes whether the five years relate to digital transformation, technology adoption or innovation ecosystem development.
This approach helps you assess your application using the wording of the advertisement instead of relying on the job title.
Mandatory Requirements Versus Added Advantages
Applicants often mix these two categories.
A mandatory requirement is part of the stated eligibility criteria.
An added advantage gives the department an additional factor to consider.
For example, the DTIAIG advertisement lists an NQF Level 8 or above postgraduate qualification in specified fields as an added advantage.
An applicant should therefore avoid writing:
“An NQF Level 8 qualification is mandatory for DTIAIG.”
The advertisement does not use that wording.
Use the wording in the source accurately.
Who Should Apply?
You should consider applying when your actual qualifications and work experience meet the requirements of the particular DCDT post.
The four posts target different professional backgrounds.
Technology and digital transformation managers should examine DTIAIG.
Professionals with Parliamentary and Cabinet experience should examine DPCCS.
Employee relations and labour relations professionals should examine DDER.
Governance, compliance, risk, quality and process improvement professionals should examine DDPBG.
The final decision about whether your background meets the requirements belongs to you and should follow the official advertisement.
Who Should Not Apply?
An applicant should reconsider submitting an application where the person clearly does not meet a stated minimum requirement.
Examples include:
- Qualification field does not match the advertised requirement.
- Required management level is absent.
- Required number of years is not met.
- Experience does not relate to the specified functional environment.
- A stated requirement such as PERSAL proficiency is absent.
- The required Business Process Management training is absent for DDPBG.
- Required application attachments are missing.
- The application is submitted after the deadline.
This does not predict the department’s recruitment decision. It simply gives applicants a practical way to compare their own information against the published requirements.
Is This a Re-advertisement?
No re-advertisement statement appears in the DCDT Annexure C reviewed for this guide.
The section identifies the positions as Posts 34/10 through 34/13.
If DCDT publishes an amended or replacement advertisement before the closing date, applicants should use the latest official version.
Does the Application Require Z83 Plus CV?
Yes.
DCDT states that applications must include:
- Z83 Form, 2021 version
- Recently updated comprehensive CV
The advertisement states that failure to submit either or both attachments results in disqualification.
Each post must also have its own application form, fully completed, initialled and signed.
This is one of the most important practical checks before submission.
Where the Application Must Be Sent
The DCDT advertisement does not instruct applicants to send these four applications to a general DPSACircular.co.za email address.
The department provides an “Application Link” for each vacancy.
The advertisement states that the link requires applicants to use a Google account.
Applicants should therefore open the official DCDT advertisement, select the application link for the specific vacancy and follow the department’s instructions.
Use the correct reference number.
Do not submit an application to DPSACircular.co.za.
DPSACircular.co.za does not receive or process government job applications.
Application Checklist
Before submitting, check each item.
☐ Correct DCDT vacancy selected.
☐ Correct reference number recorded.
☐ Qualification matches the advertised field.
☐ Required qualification level checked.
☐ Required management level checked.
☐ Required number of years checked.
☐ Functional experience checked.
☐ Additional requirement checked.
☐ 2021 Z83 completed.
☐ Recently updated comprehensive CV prepared.
☐ Specific application form completed.
☐ Application form initialled.
☐ Application form signed.
☐ Google account available for the application link.
☐ Correct official application link used.
☐ Documents attached correctly.
☐ Application submitted before 05 October 2026.
☐ Submission record saved.
What Documents Should Be Prepared Before Applying?
Start with the documents explicitly requested at application stage.
For DCDT Circular 34, the advertisement requires the 2021 Z83 and a recently updated comprehensive CV.
The department states that shortlisted applicants will later be required to provide certified copies of qualifications and other related documents before or on the interview date, following communication from Human Resources.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must provide an SAQA evaluation certificate at their own expense.
A practical preparation folder should therefore contain your current CV, Z83, qualification records and other documents you might need during later stages.
Do not send additional documents merely because you have them if the advertisement does not request them at the initial application stage.
Follow the stated application instructions.
Common Mistakes Applicants Should Avoid
Mistake 1: Checking only the salary and job title
A senior-sounding job title does not establish eligibility.
Read the requirements.
Mistake 2: Counting unrelated management experience
The DCDT posts specify functional environments.
Five years of management experience in a different field does not automatically answer a requirement for five years in a Parliamentary and Cabinet environment or technology-related management.
Mistake 3: Treating an added advantage as mandatory
Read the exact wording.
The DTIAIG postgraduate qualification is listed as an added advantage.
Mistake 4: Ignoring a specific additional requirement
DDPBG includes a requirement for a Business Process Management or related training certificate.
Mistake 5: Using an old Z83
The advertisement specifies the 2021 Z83 version.
Mistake 6: Sending only a CV
DCDT requires both the Z83 and comprehensive CV.
Mistake 7: Using one application form for every vacancy
The department states that each post must have its own application form.
Mistake 8: Forgetting initials or signature
The application form must be fully completed, initialled and signed.
Mistake 9: Waiting until the last day
Technical problems, document errors or incomplete submissions are easier to address before the deadline.
Mistake 10: Sending the application to the publisher
DPSACircular.co.za does not process applications.
Use the official DCDT application link.
How to Verify the Advertisement
A practical verification process starts with the official DPSA website.
Step 1: Open the official DPSA Circular 34 page.
Step 2: Confirm the posting date, 18 September 2026.
Step 3: Select Communications and Digital Technologies.
Step 4: Open Annexure C.
Step 5: Match the position title and reference number.
Step 6: Match the salary and location.
Step 7: Match the closing date.
Step 8: Read the application instructions.
Step 9: Use the application link specified for the particular post.
The official DPSA page provides a dedicated Communications and Digital Technologies link under National Departments. (DPSA)
The official DCDT PDF provides the vacancy-specific information.
This is stronger than relying on a screenshot, social media post or copied vacancy listing.
How to Check Whether the Application Link Is Genuine
Use the application link presented inside the official DCDT advertisement.
The DCDT PDF identifies an application link for each post and states that the link requires a Google account.
Do not assume an unrelated link is genuine because the page uses the DCDT name.
Before entering personal information, return to the official DPSA circular and access the relevant application link from the advertisement.
Never pay money to apply for a government vacancy.
What Happens After Applying?
The application submission is only one stage of the recruitment process.
DCDT states that shortlisted applicants must submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents following communication from Human Resources.
Shortlisted candidates also undertake two pre-entry assessments.
One assessment is a practical exercise related to the technical and generic requirements of the post.
The other assesses integrity and ethical conduct.
An oral interview follows the pre-entry assessments.
Suitable candidates are then subjected to personnel suitability checks, including criminal record, citizenship, credit record, qualification verification and employment verification.
What Happens After the Closing Date?
The closing date is 05 October 2026.
The department states that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
DCDT also states that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
The advertisement further states that applicants who have not been contacted within six months of the closing date should accept that their application was unsuccessful.
This means applicants should retain their own submission records instead of relying on a later confirmation email from the publisher.
How the Vacancy Fits Into the Broader Government Recruitment Process
Government recruitment follows several stages rather than ending with the application form.
For these DCDT posts, the published process includes:
- Vacancy advertisement
- Application submission
- Application assessment
- Shortlisting
- Certified document submission for shortlisted candidates
- Pre-entry assessments
- Oral interview
- Personnel suitability checks
- Qualification and employment verification
- Appointment process
The DCDT advertisement also states that the department reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised posts.
For successful candidates, the advertisement states that registrable financial interests must be disclosed and an employment contract must be signed within one month from assumption of duty. It also states that a Performance Agreement must be concluded and signed within three months from assumption of duty.
SMS Requirements for the Director Posts
The two Director posts fall within the Management Echelon section of the advertisement.
DCDT states that successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme is required for SMS positions before finalisation of appointment.
The advertisement also states that shortlisted SMS candidates undergo a technical exercise and interview. A maximum of three SMS candidates then undergo psychometric assessments.
Applicants should therefore read the SMS instructions alongside the individual Director vacancy.
What the Advertisement Says About Personal Information
The DCDT advertisement states that applicants consent to the collection, processing and storage of personal information for recruitment purposes under the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013.
The advertisement states that information is used for recruitment purposes and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law.
The department also states that applicants must declare conflicts or perceived conflicts of interest and disclose relevant board memberships and directorships.
These instructions form part of the official recruitment process and should be read before submitting personal information.
What We Learned From Reviewing the Advertisement
The most useful part of reviewing this circular is not the salary table.
The important part is how the requirements change from one vacancy to another.
An applicant who reads only the first few lines of the DCDT section might see four senior vacancies, two Director posts and two Deputy Director posts.
A closer review shows four different eligibility profiles.
The experience requirements are especially important.
For the Director posts, the advertisement asks for five years at Middle or Senior Management level, but each post attaches the experience to a different professional environment.
For the Deputy Director posts, the required experience drops to three years, but the functional requirements again differ.
This is why applicants should compare their own employment history against the specific wording rather than use the department name or job title as their eligibility test.
Official Information Versus Editorial Explanation
Transparency matters when publishing government vacancy guides.
| Information | Source |
|---|---|
| Vacancy title | Official DCDT advertisement |
| Reference number | Official DCDT advertisement |
| Post number | Official DCDT advertisement |
| Salary | Official DCDT advertisement |
| Salary level | Official DCDT advertisement |
| Qualification | Official DCDT advertisement |
| Experience | Official DCDT advertisement |
| Location | Official DCDT advertisement |
| Closing date | Official DCDT advertisement |
| Z83 requirement | Official DCDT advertisement |
| CV requirement | Official DCDT advertisement |
| Application method | Official DCDT advertisement |
| Assessment process | Official DCDT advertisement |
| Verification process | Official DCDT advertisement |
| Explanation of “relevant experience” | DPSACircular.co.za editorial guidance |
| CV preparation advice | DPSACircular.co.za editorial guidance |
| Application checklist | DPSACircular.co.za editorial guidance |
| Advertisement verification process | DPSACircular.co.za editorial guidance |
| Common mistakes | DPSACircular.co.za editorial guidance |
This distinction prevents editorial guidance from appearing to be an additional government requirement.
Related DPSACircular Guides
Before submitting a government job application, you might also find these guides useful:
- Government Job CV Guide
- Government Job Application Guide
- Government Job Application Checklist
- Government Vacancy Verification Guide
Use the vacancy-specific DCDT advertisement as the final authority for Circular 34 requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many DCDT vacancies are in Circular 34 of 2026?
Four permanent positions appear in the DCDT Annexure C section.
2. What is the closing date?
The closing date is 05 October 2026.
3. Where are the vacancies located?
All four positions are based in Pretoria, Hatfield.
4. What is the salary for the Director posts?
The Director posts offer R1,317,384 per year at Level 13.
5. What is the salary for the Deputy Director posts?
The Deputy Director posts offer R932,292 per year at Level 11.
6. Is the 2021 Z83 required?
Yes. DCDT specifically requires the 2021 version of the Z83 form.
7. Is a CV required?
Yes. The advertisement requires a recently updated comprehensive CV.
8. Is the Z83 enough without a CV?
No. The department requires both the Z83 and CV and states that missing required attachments result in disqualification.
9. Does each vacancy require its own application?
Yes. Each post must have its own application form, fully completed, initialled and signed.
10. Does the application link require a Google account?
Yes. DCDT states that applicants need a Google account to use the application link.
11. Do I need certified qualifications when submitting the initial application?
The advertisement states that shortlisted applicants will be required to submit certified copies and related documents following communication from Human Resources.
12. What if I have a foreign qualification?
The advertisement requires applicants with foreign qualifications to provide an SAQA evaluation certificate at their own expense.
13. What qualification does DTIAIG require?
DTIAIG requires an appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification or degree in specified technology, engineering or innovation-related fields, or a relevant equivalent qualification.
14. What experience does DTIAIG require?
The post requires five years’ experience at Middle or Senior Management level in leading digital transformation, technology adoption or innovation ecosystem development.
15. What experience does DPCCS require?
DPCCS requires five years’ experience at Middle or Senior Management level in a Parliamentary and Cabinet environment.
16. What qualification does DDER require?
DDER requires an appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification or degree in Labour Relations, Labour Law, Human Resources Management or a relevant equivalent field recognised by SAQA.
17. Does DDER require PERSAL proficiency?
Yes. PERSAL proficiency appears under the requirements for the Deputy Director: Employee Relations position.
18. What does DDPBG require?
DDPBG requires an appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification or degree in specified risk, governance, operational or quality management fields, three years of relevant management-level experience and a Business Process Management or related training certificate.
19. Is Circular 34 DCDT a re-advertisement?
No re-advertisement statement appears in the DCDT Annexure C reviewed for this guide.
20. What happens if DCDT does not contact me?
The department states that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. It also states that applicants who have not been contacted within six months of the closing date should accept their applications as unsuccessful.
About the Author
Godwin Samuel is the Founder and Publisher of DPSACircular.co.za.
His work focuses on researching South African government vacancies, vacancy requirements, application procedures and public sector career information.
For vacancy guides, the editorial process checks the government advertisement against the information presented to readers. The review focuses on the department, post title, reference number, salary, qualification requirements, experience requirements, application instructions and closing date.
The editorial process also separates official vacancy information from practical explanations written for applicants.
When a government advertisement changes, readers should use the latest official version and DPSACircular.co.za reviews vacancy information for relevant updates.
Readers who identify an incorrect or outdated vacancy detail should contact DPSACircular.co.za so the information can be checked against the relevant official source.
About DPSACircular.co.za
DPSACircular.co.za is an independent South African job information website covering DPSA Vacancy Circulars, government vacancies, internships, learnerships, graduate programmes, bursaries and government career guidance.
The website explains government vacancy information in plain language and adds practical application guidance.
DPSACircular.co.za does not recruit applicants.
The website does not shortlist candidates, conduct government interviews, appoint candidates or make recruitment decisions.
Government departments remain responsible for their own vacancies, recruitment processes and employment decisions.
Disclaimer
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.
Vacancy requirements, closing dates, salaries, application procedures and recruitment decisions belong to the relevant government department.
Applicants should verify important information against the latest official government advertisement before submitting an application.
Official Sources
DPSA Circular 34 of 2026 official page
The DPSA page confirms the circular’s 18 September 2026 posting date and identifies Communications and Digital Technologies as a National Department section. (DPSA)
The DCDT Annexure C confirms the four posts, application instructions, requirements, assessments, verification procedures and 05 October 2026 closing date.
Leave a Reply