Published: 28 September 2026
Last checked: 28 September 2026
Closing dates: 05 October 2026 for most DHET/Central Johannesburg TVET College vacancies; 09 October 2026 at 13:00 for Post 34/52
Reviewed by / Author: Godwin Samuel
Employer: Department of Higher Education and Training
Circular: Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026
Department section: Annexure G – Higher Education and Training
Advertisement status: Current at the time of the latest editorial check
Application method: Depends on the individual vacancy
Official source: Department of Public Service and Administration and the relevant advertising institution
Important: The official government advertisement remains the final source for the exact qualification requirements, reference number, application method, closing date and other conditions attached to each vacancy.
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Use the official PDF before submitting an application. This article is an independent explanation of the DHET vacancies and is not a replacement for the government advertisement.
Quick Answer
Department of Higher Education and Training vacancies in DPSA Circular 34 of 2026 appear under Annexure G, covering pages 41 to 59 of the official circular.
The section contains 16 numbered post advertisements representing 24 individual positions, because several advertisements contain multiple posts.
The vacancies range from the Director-General position in Pretoria to administrative, finance, ICT, examination, supply-chain, driving and handyman positions at Central Johannesburg TVET College, as well as an Assistant Director: Human Resource Management and Development position at Gert Sibande TVET College.
The advertised salaries range from R144,024 per annum for the Handyman position to R2,446,749 per annum for the Director-General position.
Most vacancies close on 05 October 2026. The Assistant Director: Human Resource Management and Development post closes separately on 09 October 2026 at 13:00.
One of the most important practical lessons from reviewing this section is that applicants should not assume that every DHET vacancy uses exactly the same application procedure. The Director-General vacancy, the Gert Sibande TVET College vacancy and the Central Johannesburg TVET College vacancies have different application arrangements.
Table of Contents
- What DHET Circular 34 of 2026 is about
- Vacancy Summary
- How this review was carried out
- Editorial Review
- What the advertisement actually requires
- What the qualification requirement means
- What the experience requirement means
- Who should apply
- Who should not apply
- Which qualification wording matters
- What “relevant experience” means in practice
- Which vacancies are re-advertisements
- Does the application require Z83 plus CV?
- Where applications must be sent
- Application checklist
- Documents to prepare before applying
- Common application mistakes
- How to verify that the advertisement is genuine
- What happens after the closing date
- How the vacancy fits into government recruitment
- Official information versus editorial explanation
- What DPSACircular adds beyond the official PDF
- What happens after applying
- Internal resources
- Official source
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Editorial Review: What We Noticed
- About the Author
- About DPSACircular.co.za
- Disclaimer
What the Department of Higher Education and Training Circular 34 of 2026 is about
Imagine opening the 232-page Public Service Vacancy Circular and trying to find one department’s vacancies.
The first challenge is not necessarily understanding the qualifications. It is finding the correct section and then separating one vacancy from another.
For DHET, the starting point is Annexure G.
The official circular index places Higher Education and Training on pages 41 to 59. The section begins with the Director-General position and then moves through vacancies advertised by different institutions within the DHET environment.
That structure matters because the application process is not identical across the entire section.
For example:
- the Director-General vacancy has its own online application procedure;
- the Assistant Director position is advertised by Gert Sibande TVET College and provides postal, email and hand-delivery information;
- the Central Johannesburg TVET College vacancies use an online New Z83 application process.
The practical lesson is simple: find the individual post first, then follow that advertisement’s application instructions.
The DPSA itself explains that although it issues the Public Service Vacancy Circular, it is not responsible for the content of the individual advertisements. Questions about a particular vacancy must therefore be directed to the relevant advertising department or institution.
Vacancy Summary
| Post | Position | Reference | Salary | Location | Closing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34/51 | Director-General | DHET 01/10/2026 | R2,446,749 | Pretoria | 05 Oct 2026 |
| 34/52 | Assistant Director: HR Management and Development | GSC57/2026 | R487,197 | Standerton | 09 Oct 2026, 13:00 |
| 34/53 | Senior ICT Technician | SICT/3/2026 | R413,001 | Central Johannesburg TVET College | 05 Oct 2026 |
| 34/54 | Chief Personnel Officer (HR) | CPO/4/2026 | R413,001 | Central Johannesburg TVET College | 05 Oct 2026 |
| 34/55 | Senior State Accounting: Management Accounting | SSA/MAN/5/2026 | R413,001 | Central Johannesburg TVET College | 05 Oct 2026 |
| 34/56 | Senior Risk and Fraud Prevention Officer | SRF/6/2026 | R413,001 | Central Johannesburg TVET College | 05 Oct 2026 |
| 34/57 | Senior Quality Management Officer | SQM/7/2026 | R413,001 | Central Johannesburg TVET College | 05 Oct 2026 |
| 34/58 | Senior Management Information System Officer | MIS/8/2026 | R413,001 | Central Johannesburg TVET College | 05 Oct 2026 |
| 34/59 | Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting | SSA/FIN/9/2026 | R413,001 | Central Johannesburg TVET College | 05 Oct 2026 |
| 34/60 | Personal Assistant – Office of the Principal | PPO/10/2026 | R338,106 | Central Johannesburg TVET College | 05 Oct 2026 |
| 34/61 | Campus Administrator Officers ×2 | CAO/11/2026 | R338,106 | Central Johannesburg TVET College | 05 Oct 2026 |
| 34/62 | Examination Officers ×4 | EO/12/2026 | R338,106 | Central Johannesburg TVET College | 05 Oct 2026 |
| 34/63 | Supply Chain Clerk ×2 | SCM/13/2026 | R237,453 | Central Johannesburg TVET College | 05 Oct 2026 |
| 34/64 | Finance Clerk | FC/14/2026 | R237,453 | Central Johannesburg TVET College | 05 Oct 2026 |
| 34/65 | Drivers ×4 | DV/15/2026 | R201,093 | Central Johannesburg TVET College | 05 Oct 2026 |
| 34/66 | Handyman | HM/16/2026 | R144,024 | Central Johannesburg TVET College | 05 Oct 2026 |
There are therefore 16 numbered advertisements and 24 individual positions in this DHET section.
How this review was carried out
A useful vacancy guide should not begin by copying the advertisement.
The review for this article focused on the supplied official DHET Annexure G and checked the information that can materially affect an applicant’s decision.
The review covered:
- post numbers;
- job titles;
- reference numbers;
- salary information;
- locations;
- qualification requirements;
- experience requirements;
- application instructions;
- Z83 requirements;
- CV requirements;
- closing dates;
- re-advertisement wording;
- supporting documents;
- shortlisting requirements;
- assessments;
- personnel suitability checks;
- foreign qualification requirements; and
- post-application information.
The purpose of the review is not to rewrite the government advertisement. It is to explain what the advertisement means when an applicant is actually preparing an application.
Editorial Review
DPSACircular.co.za reviewed the vacancy details against the supplied official government advertisement.
The review focused on the advertised positions, reference numbers, salary information, qualification requirements, experience requirements, closing dates and application instructions.
The article also separates information stated directly in the advertisement from editorial explanations intended to help readers understand those requirements in practical terms.
Readers should use the official advertisement as the final source before submitting an application.
What the advertisement actually requires
The most important point is that there is no single qualification or experience requirement for all DHET Circular 34 vacancies.
The Director-General position is a senior management appointment requiring, among other things, a senior certificate, undergraduate qualification, NQF Level 8 postgraduate qualification in Business Administration, Public Management or a related qualification recognised by SAQA, and ten years of senior managerial experience.
At the other end of the salary range, the Handyman vacancy requires Grade 12 or equivalent, a qualification in plumbing, electrical work or carpentry, and 0–6 months’ experience in a similar working environment.
Between those two examples are ICT, HR, finance, quality management, examination, administration, supply-chain and driving vacancies.
This is why applicants should not use a general statement such as “DHET requires a degree” or “DHET vacancies require three years’ experience.”
The requirement belongs to the specific post.
What the qualification requirement means for DHET Circular 34 of 2026
Qualification wording in government advertisements should be read carefully.
Consider the difference between:
- “Degree / National Diploma NQF Level 6”;
- “a recognised three-year National Diploma/Degree”;
- “appropriate bachelor’s degree/national diploma”;
- “qualification recognised by SAQA”; and
- “equivalent qualification.”
These phrases are not simply decorative wording.
They tell an applicant what type and level of education the advertising institution is looking for.
For example, the Senior Quality Management Officer requires an appropriate National Diploma or Degree at NQF Level 6 or higher in areas such as Quality Management, Education, Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Management, Business Management or a relevant field.
That is materially different from the Director-General requirement, where the advertisement specifies both undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications.
Practical insight
Do not decide that you qualify merely because your qualification has a similar-sounding name.
Compare:
- qualification level;
- field of study;
- whether the advertisement accepts related fields;
- whether an equivalent qualification is mentioned;
- whether SAQA recognition is required; and
- whether any additional certificate is compulsory rather than merely advantageous.
What the experience requirement means for DHET Circular 34 of 2026
Experience requirements are often where applicants make assumptions.
The advertisement uses different formulations, including:
- 10 years of senior managerial experience;
- 3–5 years’ relevant experience;
- 3–5 years’ experience in HR;
- at least three years’ relevant ICT experience;
- one year of finance or accounting experience;
- 1–2 years’ experience in an educational institution;
- 2–5 years’ relevant driving experience; and
- 0–6 months’ experience in a similar handyman environment.
The important word is often relevant.
Relevant experience does not necessarily mean that the applicant must have held the exact same job title before.
Instead, the safer practical approach is to compare the duties and environment described in the vacancy with the work you have actually performed.
For example, an applicant considering the Senior ICT Technician position should look beyond the words “ICT experience”. The advertisement specifically refers to ICT support, servers, hardware, software, networking and infrastructure support.
A CV that simply says “IT support” without explaining the actual work performed may make it harder for a recruiter to determine whether the experience matches the advertisement.
Practical applicant test
Before applying, ask:
“If someone read my CV without speaking to me, could they clearly identify the experience the advertisement is asking for?”
If the answer is no, improve the CV before submitting it.
Do not invent experience. Instead, describe genuine duties and achievements accurately.
Who should apply for the DHET vacancies?
Applicants should consider applying where they can demonstrate that they meet the mandatory requirements of the specific advertised post.
Potential applicants include people whose qualifications and experience correspond to areas such as:
- senior public administration;
- human resources;
- ICT;
- finance and accounting;
- risk and fraud prevention;
- quality management;
- information management;
- office administration;
- examinations;
- supply-chain management;
- driving and messenger services; and
- building maintenance.
The appropriate question is not:
“Do I want a DHET job?”
The better question is:
“Which advertised DHET position matches my actual qualifications and experience?”
That distinction can save applicants considerable time.
Who should not apply for the DHET vacancies?
Applicants should reconsider applying for a particular post where they clearly do not meet a mandatory qualification, experience, licence or other stated requirement.
For example, an applicant should not assume that a general interest in ICT is enough for a Senior ICT Technician post that requires specific ICT qualifications, certifications and relevant experience.
Similarly, the Drivers position specifically requires a valid Code 10/EC1 driver’s licence, a valid Professional Driving Permit and relevant experience.
The practical rule is:
Do not apply based only on the job title. Apply based on the complete requirement section.
Where an advertisement says something is an “added advantage” or “advantageous”, that should also be distinguished from a requirement that is expressly stated as mandatory.
Which qualification wording matters for DHET Circular 34 of 2026?
The words that deserve particular attention include:
- “required”;
- “recognised”;
- “NQF Level”;
- “relevant”;
- “equivalent”;
- “advantage”;
- “added advantage”;
- “valid”;
- “SAQA”; and
- named professional or technical certifications.
A useful way to review the advertisement is to make two columns:
| Mandatory requirement | Advantage/additional requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualification expressly required | Qualification described as advantageous |
| Minimum experience | Additional experience |
| Required licence | Licence stated as an advantage |
| Required certification | Additional certification |
| Required knowledge | Additional knowledge |
This prevents applicants from treating every sentence as though it has exactly the same weight.
What “relevant experience” means in practical terms
Suppose two applicants have both worked for three years.
That does not automatically mean both satisfy a requirement for “three years’ relevant experience.”
One person’s work may closely match the duties in the advertisement, while the other person’s work may be unrelated.
For this reason, your CV should make relevant experience easy to identify.
For each relevant position, consider showing:
- employer;
- job title;
- employment period;
- major responsibilities;
- systems used;
- relevant projects;
- supervisory responsibilities;
- sector or institutional environment; and
- achievements where appropriate.
This is not a recommendation to inflate your CV.
It is a recommendation to make genuine experience easier to verify.
Which DHET Circular 34 vacancies are re-advertisements?
The following posts are expressly marked as re-advertisements in the supplied advertisement:
- Post 34/53 – Senior ICT Technician;
- Post 34/55 – Senior State Accounting: Management Accounting;
- Post 34/58 – Senior Management Information System Officer;
- Post 34/59 – Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting;
- Post 34/60 – Personal Assistant – Office of the Principal;
- Post 34/61 – Campus Administrator Officers;
- Post 34/62 – Examination Officers;
- Post 34/63 – Supply Chain Clerk;
- Post 34/64 – Finance Clerk;
- Post 34/65 – Drivers; and
- Post 34/66 – Handyman.
The advertisement expressly encourages people who previously applied for the re-advertised posts to apply again if they remain interested.
Practical insight
“Re-advertised” should not be interpreted as “do not apply.”
It tells you that the position has been advertised again and that previous applicants are specifically being invited to reapply where the advertisement says so.
If you previously applied, do not simply assume your earlier application automatically carries forward. Follow the current advertisement’s instructions.
Does the application require Z83 plus CV?
For many of the DHET vacancies in this section, yes.
The advertisements repeatedly refer to the New Z83 form together with a comprehensive or detailed CV.
However, the exact application process depends on the vacancy.
For the Central Johannesburg TVET College positions, the advertisement states that applicants should apply online using the New Z83 process and upload the required supporting information.
The Director-General advertisement also requires a fully completed and signed Z83 together with a detailed CV.
The Gert Sibande TVET College position has its own application instructions and requires a fully completed and officially signed Z83, a comprehensive CV and at least three contactable work-related references.
Practical rule
Do not assume that the application instructions for one DHET vacancy automatically apply to another.
Read the APPLICATIONS and NOTE sections attached to your specific post.
Where must applications be sent?
Director-General – Post 34/51
The advertisement directs applicants to the DHET online New Z83 application process.
Assistant Director – Post 34/52
The Gert Sibande TVET College advertisement provides:
- postal submission;
- email submission; and
- hand-delivery information.
The post is handled by the college rather than through a generic DPSA application inbox.
Central Johannesburg TVET College – Posts 34/53 to 34/66
The advertisement directs applicants to the college’s online New Z83 application process.
The practical lesson is important:
The application destination belongs to the individual vacancy.
Do not send an application to DPSA simply because the vacancy appears in a DPSA circular.
Application Checklist for DHET Circular 34 of 2026
Before submitting, check the following.
Step 1: Confirm the post number
Write down the exact post number.
Step 2: Confirm the reference number
The official circular instructs applicants to indicate the vacancy reference number.
Step 3: Check the qualification
Compare your qualification with the exact wording.
Step 4: Check experience
Count only experience that genuinely relates to the requirement.
Step 5: Check licences and certifications
This is particularly important for driving, ICT and other technical posts.
Step 6: Complete the current Z83
Use the New Z83 required by the advertisement.
Step 7: Prepare the CV
Make relevant experience easy to identify.
Step 8: Check supporting documents
Know which documents are required initially and which may only be requested if shortlisted.
Step 9: Check the application channel
Confirm whether the post requires online submission, email, post or hand delivery.
Step 10: Check the deadline
Do not rely on the general circular’s publication date.
Use the deadline attached to your specific post.
Step 11: Submit early
Where possible, do not wait until the final hour.
Step 12: Keep proof of submission
Retain confirmation emails, application references or other evidence generated by the application system.
What documents should be prepared before applying?
Depending on the vacancy, applicants should prepare:
- New Z83 form;
- comprehensive or detailed CV;
- qualification information;
- academic records where applicable;
- identification documentation;
- driver’s licence where required;
- professional driving permit where required;
- relevant certificates;
- contactable references where required;
- employment/service confirmation where requested; and
- SAQA evaluation information for applicable foreign qualifications.
The important distinction is that not every document must necessarily be submitted with the first application.
Several of the CJC advertisements state that certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates.
That means applicants should not confuse:
documents required to submit the initial application
with
documents that must be ready if shortlisted.
Preparing the latter in advance is still practical.
Common application mistakes applicants should avoid
1. Using the wrong reference number
Government recruitment often distinguishes vacancies by reference number.
A wrong reference number can create unnecessary confusion.
2. Applying for the wrong vacancy
A person may meet the requirements for one post but not another.
Check the full advertisement.
3. Sending an application to the wrong institution
The circular contains advertisements from different institutions.
The application destination is determined by the individual advertisement.
4. Using an outdated Z83
The general DPSA circular requires the New Z83.
5. Leaving sections incomplete
A signed but incomplete form can create problems.
6. Sending a generic CV
Your CV should clearly demonstrate the experience relevant to the vacancy.
7. Ignoring licence requirements
This is particularly important for the Driver post.
8. Missing the closing time
Post 34/52 has a specific closing time of 13:00.
Do not treat the date alone as sufficient.
9. Assuming certification is always required at application stage
Check the specific advertisement.
10. Waiting until the last minute
Technical or submission problems are easier to handle when an application is prepared early.
How to verify that the advertisement is genuine
A genuine vacancy should be checked against the official government source rather than relying solely on a social media post or third-party vacancy website.
For Circular 34, begin with the official DPSA Circular 34 page.
Then:
- Confirm the circular number.
- Confirm the publication date.
- Locate Annexure G.
- Find the exact post number.
- Match the reference number.
- Compare the salary.
- Compare the closing date.
- Compare the application method.
- Confirm the institution named in the advertisement.
- Use the official application channel specified in that advertisement.
The official DPSA page identifies Higher Education and Training within Circular 34, while the official PDF contains the complete advertisement.
Important warning
Do not assume that a vacancy is genuine merely because a website uses the DPSA name.
The safest approach is to trace the vacancy back to the official government circular.
What happens after the closing date?
The closing date is the end of the advertised application period.
After that, the recruiting institution may proceed with its internal recruitment and selection process.
The DHET/CJC advertisements explain that shortlisted candidates may be required to provide certified qualifications and other supporting documents.
The advertisements also refer to:
- pre-entry assessments;
- practical exercises;
- integrity assessments;
- personnel suitability checks;
- qualification verification;
- citizenship verification;
- previous employment verification;
- security clearance for applicable appointments;
- financial-interest disclosure for applicable successful candidates; and
- annual performance agreements for applicable appointments.
Applicants should therefore understand that submission is not the end of the recruitment process.
It is the beginning of the selection process.
What happens after applying?
The exact sequence can differ by position.
For many of the Central Johannesburg TVET College positions, the advertisement says that shortlisted candidates will undergo two pre-entry assessments:
- a practical exercise; and
- an integrity or ethical-conduct assessment.
The advertisement also states that suitable candidates may undergo personnel suitability checks, including criminal record, citizenship, qualification/study and previous-employment verification.
For the Director-General position, the advertisement provides additional senior-management assessment arrangements, including technical exercises and further assessment for shortlisted SMS candidates.
Practical insight
An applicant should not stop paying attention after receiving an application confirmation.
Keep:
- the vacancy reference number;
- copy of the submitted CV;
- copy of the Z83;
- application confirmation;
- supporting documents; and
- contact details used in the application.
That makes it easier to respond if the recruiting institution contacts you.
How the vacancy fits into the broader government recruitment process
A useful way to understand these vacancies is as a sequence:
Vacancy advertised → application submitted → applications assessed → shortlist → verification/assessment → interview or further selection → suitability checks → appointment decision
Not every vacancy necessarily follows exactly the same sequence or terminology.
The advertisement remains the best source for the specific selection requirements.
For the DHET Circular 34 positions, the advertisements make clear that recruitment can involve considerably more than simply checking a CV.
This is particularly visible in the management and CJC posts, where practical and integrity assessments are part of the stated selection process.
What information came directly from the official advertisement and what is editorial explanation?
This distinction is central to this guide.
Information taken from the official advertisement
The following are source-based details:
- job titles;
- post numbers;
- reference numbers;
- salaries;
- locations;
- qualification requirements;
- experience requirements;
- closing dates;
- application methods;
- re-advertisement notices;
- Z83 instructions;
- assessment requirements;
- shortlisting requirements; and
- post-appointment conditions.
Editorial explanation
The following are explanations added to help readers:
- how to compare qualification wording;
- how to interpret “relevant experience” practically;
- why different application channels matter;
- how to prepare a CV;
- why re-advertised posts should be checked again;
- how to verify an advertisement;
- why applicants should prepare documents before shortlisting; and
- how to avoid common application mistakes.
This distinction matters because DPSACircular.co.za should not present editorial interpretation as though it were an official government rule.
Common Mistakes
A second review of the application process highlights five mistakes that deserve particular attention.
Mistake 1: Treating all DHET posts as one recruitment process
They are not.
Mistake 2: Reading only the job title
The requirement section determines whether the post matches your profile.
Mistake 3: Ignoring the application institution
Some vacancies are associated with specific TVET colleges and have institution-specific instructions.
Mistake 4: Confusing “advantage” with “mandatory”
The wording matters.
Mistake 5: Copying information from a vacancy website without checking the official PDF
A vacancy summary can become outdated or omit an important instruction.
Does this DHET Circular 34 guide provide something useful beyond the official advertisement?
Yes, but the purpose is not to replace the advertisement.
The official PDF is the authoritative vacancy notice.
Its purpose is to provide the complete advertised information.
This guide performs a different function.
It helps a reader answer practical questions such as:
- Which DHET posts are actually in this section?
- Which ones are re-advertised?
- Which vacancies have different application routes?
- What does “relevant experience” mean when preparing a CV?
- Which requirements should be treated as mandatory?
- What should be prepared before applying?
- What happens after shortlisting?
- How can the vacancy be checked against the official source?
That is the editorial value added by this page.
How to verify the DHET Circular 34 vacancies
Use a three-step verification process.
First: verify the circular
Confirm that you are looking at Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026.
Second: verify Annexure G
Confirm that the vacancy is actually under Higher Education and Training.
Third: verify the individual advertisement
Match:
- post number;
- reference number;
- salary;
- closing date;
- qualification;
- experience; and
- application instructions.
If any of those details differ from a third-party summary, use the official advertisement for the final decision.
What did DPSACircular actually do here that the official PDF did not?
The official PDF is not supposed to do the same job as an independent vacancy guide.
The PDF publishes the advertisement.
DPSACircular explains it.
For this article, the editorial work included separating the DHET section into individual vacancy groups, identifying the different application arrangements, highlighting re-advertised posts, explaining qualification and experience wording, and turning lengthy recruitment instructions into a practical checklist.
The article also makes an important distinction between the initial application and documents or assessments that may arise later in the recruitment process.
That is the central reason for publishing the guide.
It is not intended to create another version of the government PDF.
It is intended to make the original information easier to understand and act on.
Internal Resources
Readers may also find these related DPSACircular.co.za guides useful:
- How to Verify a South African Government Job Advertisement
- How to Keep a Record of Your Government Job Applications
- How Foreign Qualifications Are Handled in South African Government Vacancies
- What Is a SAQA Evaluation Certificate and When Is It Needed?
These links should be used only if the corresponding pages remain live on DPSACircular.co.za.
Official Source
The primary source for this article is the Department of Public Service and Administration’s Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, together with the Department of Higher Education and Training Annexure G advertisements contained in that circular.
The official circular was issued on 18 September 2026.
The official index identifies Higher Education and Training as Annexure G on pages 41–59.
The official advertisement should always be checked immediately before applying because government vacancy information can change, be amended, withdrawn or reach its closing date.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is DHET Circular 34 of 2026?
It is the Department of Higher Education and Training section contained in Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, issued through the DPSA vacancy circular system.
2. When was Circular 34 of 2026 issued?
The official DPSA page records the posting date as 18 September 2026.
3. Where can I find DHET vacancies in Circular 34?
DHET appears under Annexure G, covering pages 41 to 59 of the official circular.
4. How many DHET post advertisements are in this section?
There are 16 numbered post advertisements.
5. How many individual positions are advertised?
The 16 numbered advertisements represent 24 individual positions because several advertisements contain multiple posts.
6. What is the highest salary in the DHET section?
The highest advertised salary is R2,446,749 per annum for the Director-General position.
7. Where is the Director-General position based?
The Director-General vacancy is based in Pretoria.
8. Is the Director-General position permanent?
No. The advertisement states that it is a five-year fixed contract.
9. When does the Director-General vacancy close?
The closing date is 05 October 2026.
10. When does the Assistant Director HR vacancy close?
Post 34/52 closes on 09 October 2026 at 13:00.
11. Does DHET Circular 34 require a Z83?
The applicable advertisements require the New Z83, with the precise application instructions depending on the individual vacancy.
12. Do applicants need a CV?
The relevant DHET advertisements require a comprehensive or detailed CV together with the applicable application process.
13. Must applicants submit certified qualifications immediately?
Not necessarily. Several of the advertisements state that certified copies and other supporting documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates.
14. Which DHET posts are re-advertised?
Posts 34/53, 34/55, 34/58, 34/59, 34/60, 34/61, 34/62, 34/63, 34/64, 34/65 and 34/66 are expressly marked as re-advertisements.
15. Can previous applicants apply again for a re-advertised position?
Yes, where the advertisement specifically encourages previous applicants to reapply, they may do so if they remain interested.
16. Where do Central Johannesburg TVET College applicants apply?
The relevant CJC advertisements direct applicants to the college’s online New Z83 application process.
17. Where does the Assistant Director HR application go?
The Gert Sibande TVET College advertisement provides postal, email and hand-delivery application information.
18. What happens if I have a foreign qualification?
The relevant advertisements state that it is the applicant’s responsibility to have applicable foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA.
19. What happens if I am not contacted after applying?
Several advertisements state a period after which an applicant should regard the application as unsuccessful if no contact has been received. The period can differ by institution, so applicants should check their specific advertisement.
20. Should I use this article instead of the official PDF?
No.
This article is an independent explanatory guide. The official government advertisement remains the final source for the vacancy’s requirements, application method, reference number and closing date.
Editorial Review
DPSACircular.co.za reviewed the DHET vacancy information against the supplied official government advertisement.
The review focused on:
- advertised positions;
- reference numbers;
- salaries;
- locations;
- qualifications;
- experience;
- application methods;
- Z83 requirements;
- CV requirements;
- re-advertisement wording;
- supporting documents;
- closing dates;
- assessments; and
- post-application requirements.
The article intentionally does not reproduce the official vacancy PDF.
Instead, it provides original explanation and practical application guidance.
What We Noticed
Several details deserve particular attention when reading DHET Circular 34.
Different institutions use different application arrangements
The DHET section is not one single recruitment exercise.
The Director-General, Gert Sibande TVET College and Central Johannesburg TVET College vacancies demonstrate different application routes.
Re-advertisements are significant
A large portion of the CJC vacancy list is explicitly marked as re-advertised.
Previous applicants are encouraged to reapply where the advertisement says so.
The requirements vary considerably
The section includes senior management, professional, administrative, technical, driving and maintenance positions.
There is therefore no single “DHET qualification requirement.”
The closing dates are not identical
Most of the listed positions close on 05 October 2026, but Post 34/52 has a separate closing date and time.
Shortlisting can involve more than an interview
The advertisements refer to practical and integrity assessments and various verification procedures.
This is why applicants should keep their supporting documents and application records available after submitting.
About the Author
Godwin Samuel is the Founder and Publisher of DPSACircular.co.za.
His editorial work focuses on South African government vacancies, DPSA vacancy circulars, recruitment information and practical application guidance.
The purpose of the editorial approach is to help readers understand official vacancy advertisements without presenting independent commentary as government policy.
About DPSACircular.co.za
DPSACircular.co.za is an independent South African job information website that publishes information about DPSA Vacancy Circulars, government vacancies and related application guidance.
The website’s purpose is to make government vacancy information easier to understand and navigate while directing applicants back to the appropriate official source.
DPSACircular.co.za does not represent the South African government and does not make recruitment 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.
The information published on this page is provided for general informational purposes and is intended to help readers understand the advertised vacancies.
Government advertisements can be amended, withdrawn or updated.
Applicants should always verify the latest official advertisement before submitting an application.
DPSACircular.co.za does not guarantee that an applicant will be shortlisted, invited to an interview, appointed or employed.
The official government advertisement remains the final source for vacancy requirements, qualifications, experience, application instructions, reference numbers and closing dates.
If a discrepancy exists between this article and the official advertisement, applicants should follow the official advertisement and contact the relevant advertising institution for clarification.
Final Applicant Advice
If you have found a DHET vacancy that appears suitable, do not rush straight to the application form.
Take a few minutes to perform one final comparison:
post number → reference number → qualification → experience → licence/certification → documents → application channel → closing date/time.
That simple sequence is more useful than relying on a general statement that “DHET is hiring.”
The vacancy you apply for is the vacancy whose requirements matter.
And once the application is submitted, keep the official advertisement and your application records until the recruitment process has concluded.
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