Terms of Use

Effective Date: 29 July 2026

Last Updated: 29 July 2026

Welcome to DPSACircular.co.za

Welcome to DPSACircular.co.za. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our website. By accessing, browsing, or using DPSACircular.co.za, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should stop using this website immediately.

These Terms apply to every visitor, reader, subscriber, and user of the website.

1. About DPSACircular.co.za

DPSACircular.co.za is an independent South African job information website.

We publish original informational content about:

DPSA Vacancy Circulars
National Government vacancies
Provincial Government vacancies
Municipal vacancies
Public Entity vacancies
Internships
Learnerships
Graduate Programmes
Bursaries
Career advice
Recruitment guides
Application tips
Public sector employment news

Our mission is to help job seekers understand publicly available recruitment information by presenting it in a clear, accurate, and easy to understand format.

We do not recruit employees or accept job applications.

2. Independent Website Disclaimer

DPSACircular.co.za is an independent publisher.

We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, approved by, authorized by, or connected with:

The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA)
The Government of South Africa
Any National Government Department
Any Provincial Government
Any Municipality
Any State Owned Enterprise
Any Constitutional Institution
Any Public Entity
Any Government Agency

The use of department names, vacancy titles, public institution names, or references to government programmes is for identification and informational purposes only.

Official government recruitment remains the responsibility of the relevant government department.

Nothing published on this website should be interpreted as an official government communication.

3. Website Purpose

The purpose of DPSACircular.co.za is to provide free access to publicly available employment information.

Our articles summarize official vacancy notices and explain:

Job requirements
Application procedures
Required qualifications
Required documents
Closing dates
Salary information when available
Employment categories
Application methods
Career opportunities within the South African public service

Our content is intended to help job seekers better understand official vacancy announcements.

Users should always verify recruitment information through the official government source before submitting an application.

4. Acceptance of These Terms

By using this website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted these Terms of Use.

If you continue using the website after changes are published, you accept the updated Terms.

If you do not agree with these Terms, you should discontinue use of the website.

5. Eligibility to Use the Website

You agree that you will use this website only for lawful purposes.

By accessing DPSACircular.co.za, you confirm that you will:

comply with applicable laws
respect these Terms of Use
avoid misuse of the website
avoid interfering with website operations
avoid attempting unauthorized access to website systems

Parents or guardians remain responsible for supervising minors who use this website.

6. No Recruitment or Employment Services

DPSACircular.co.za is not a recruitment agency.

We do not:

hire employees
process job applications
shortlist candidates
conduct interviews
recommend applicants
collect recruitment fees
issue employment contracts
influence recruitment decisions

Submitting information through our contact form does not constitute a job application.

All recruitment activities remain under the control of the relevant government department or employer.

7. Information Sources

The information published on DPSACircular.co.za is compiled from publicly available sources, including:

Official government vacancy circulars
Government department websites
Public recruitment notices
Official announcements
Government publications
Publicly available employment information

Where possible, we provide links to official sources so users can verify information directly.

Government departments remain the authoritative source for recruitment information.

8. Accuracy of Information

We make every reasonable effort to publish accurate and current information.

Despite these efforts, information may change without notice.

Government departments may:

revise job requirements
extend closing dates
withdraw vacancies
update salaries
modify recruitment procedures
correct published information

For this reason, DPSACircular.co.za does not guarantee that every article is complete, current, or free from errors.

Before applying for any position, users should verify all information through the official government website or the original vacancy advertisement.

9. Editorial Policy

Our editorial process is designed to provide clear, accurate, and helpful information.

Our team aims to:

publish original content
summarize official vacancy notices accurately
explain recruitment requirements in plain language
update articles when significant changes occur
remove outdated information where appropriate
correct verified factual errors promptly

We strive to maintain editorial independence and do not allow advertisers or third parties to influence our editorial decisions.

10. AI Content Transparency

DPSACircular.co.za uses editorial processes to ensure published information is accurate and useful.

Artificial intelligence tools may assist with drafting, formatting, grammar improvement, or content organization.

Every article is reviewed, edited, and approved before publication.

Human oversight remains an essential part of our publishing process.

We do not rely solely on automated systems to publish recruitment information.

11. Corrections Policy

We value accuracy.

If you identify factual errors or outdated information, you are encouraged to contact us.

When an error is verified, we aim to:

review the report promptly
correct factual inaccuracies
update affected articles
clarify information where necessary

Minor editorial updates may be made without separate notice.

12. User Responsibilities

By using DPSACircular.co.za, you agree to:

use the website responsibly
verify official vacancy information before applying
comply with applicable laws
respect intellectual property rights
avoid uploading malicious software
avoid interfering with website functionality
avoid misleading others about the status of this website
avoid representing DPSACircular.co.za as an official government website
respect the rights of other users

You are responsible for any decisions made based on information published on this website.

Official recruitment decisions remain the responsibility of the relevant employer.

13. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use DPSACircular.co.za in a lawful, respectful, and responsible manner.

You agree not to:

Violate any applicable law or regulation.
Use the website for fraudulent or misleading purposes.
Interfere with the operation or security of the website.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data.
Upload or distribute viruses, malware, or other harmful software.
Collect personal information from other users without permission.
Use automated tools to scrape, copy, or extract large portions of website content without written authorization.
Impersonate DPSACircular.co.za, a government department, or any public official.
Publish false or misleading information about this website.

We reserve the right to suspend or restrict access to users who violate these Terms.

14. Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

Attempting to hack, disrupt, or damage the website.
Circumventing website security measures.
Copying or reproducing our content on another website without permission.
Selling or licensing our content without written approval.
Using our content to mislead users into believing another website is affiliated with the South African Government.
Posting unlawful, defamatory, abusive, or offensive material through any interactive features.

Violations may result in legal action where appropriate.

15. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, all original content published on DPSACircular.co.za is owned by the website or licensed for use.

This includes:

Original articles
Career guides
Application guides
Website design
Logos created by us
Graphics
Icons
Layouts
Databases
Original images
Written content
Source code and functionality

These materials are protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of our intellectual property to users.

16. Government Names, Logos and Trademarks

References to government departments, ministries, municipalities, agencies, public entities, and public institutions are used solely for identification and informational purposes.

All official government:

Names
Logos
Emblems
Coats of arms
Trademarks
Official publications

remain the property of their respective owners.

Their appearance on DPSACircular.co.za does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, partnership, approval, or affiliation.

Users should not interpret references to government organizations as evidence that DPSACircular.co.za represents any public institution.

17. Limited Permission to Use Our Content

You are welcome to:

Read our articles.
Share links to our pages.
Quote short excerpts with proper attribution.
Reference our content for personal, educational, or non-commercial purposes.

You may not:

Republish complete articles.
Copy our website.
Mirror our content.
Sell our content.
Remove copyright notices.
Claim ownership of our work.
Use our content to create a competing website without written permission.

Requests for permission should be submitted through our Contact page.

18. Copyright Infringement

We respect the intellectual property rights of others.

If you believe content published on DPSACircular.co.za infringes your copyright, please send a notice including:

Your full name.
Your contact information.
Identification of the copyrighted work.
The URL of the allegedly infringing content.
A statement explaining your ownership rights.
A declaration that the information provided is accurate.

After reviewing a valid request, we will investigate the matter and, where appropriate, remove or update the content.

19. External Links

Our website contains links to third party websites for the convenience of users.

These links may include:

Official government websites.
Public entities.
Universities.
Educational institutions.
Public service organizations.
Professional bodies.

External links do not constitute an endorsement of those websites or their content.

Users access third party websites at their own discretion and remain subject to the terms and privacy policies of those websites.

20. Third Party Services

DPSACircular.co.za uses trusted third party services to improve website functionality and performance.

These services may include:

Website analytics.
Advertising platforms.
Website security tools.
Search engine verification services.
Performance monitoring tools.
Content delivery services.

These providers operate under their own terms and privacy policies.

We encourage users to review those policies before interacting with third party services.

21. Google AdSense and Advertising Disclosure

DPSACircular.co.za may display advertisements supplied by third party advertising partners, including Google AdSense.

Advertising helps support the operation and maintenance of this website.

Advertisements are clearly separated from our editorial content.

Advertisers do not influence:

Vacancy listings.
Career guides.
Recruitment information.
Editorial decisions.
Article rankings.

Readers should evaluate advertised products and services independently before making purchasing decisions.

22. Affiliate Disclosure

DPSACircular.co.za operates as an independent information publisher.

Unless specifically disclosed on a particular page, we do not receive commissions from government departments, public institutions, or employers for publishing vacancies.

If affiliate links are used in the future, they will be identified in accordance with applicable advertising and consumer protection requirements.

Affiliate relationships will never influence our editorial content.

23. Sponsored Content

From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or promotional material.

Any sponsored content will be clearly identified.

Sponsored articles will not be presented as official government announcements.

Editorial integrity remains separate from advertising relationships.

24. User Generated Content

Where the website allows comments, feedback, or other user submissions, users remain solely responsible for the content they submit.

Users agree not to submit material that:

Is unlawful.
Is defamatory.
Is abusive.
Is threatening.
Is discriminatory.
Infringes intellectual property rights.
Contains spam or malicious code.
Misrepresents government organizations or recruitment opportunities.

We reserve the right to review, edit, restrict, or remove user submitted content at our discretion.

25. Privacy and Cookies

Your use of DPSACircular.co.za is also governed by our:

Privacy Policy
Cookie Policy

These documents explain:

What information we collect.
How we use personal information.
How cookies operate.
Your available privacy choices.
How your information is protected.

By using this website, you acknowledge that these policies form part of these Terms of Use.

26. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect our website and user information.

While we work to maintain a secure environment, no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users should also take reasonable steps to protect their own devices, passwords, and personal information while using the internet.

27. Security Notice

For your protection, DPSACircular.co.za will never request:

Banking PINs.
Online banking passwords.
ATM PINs.
One Time Passwords (OTPs).
Confidential government login credentials.

Do not send identity documents, banking details, or sensitive personal information through our Contact page unless specifically requested as part of a legitimate support inquiry.

If you receive messages claiming to represent DPSACircular.co.za while requesting payment or confidential information, treat them as fraudulent and report them to us immediately.

28. Fraud Warning

DPSACircular.co.za does not charge job seekers to access vacancy information.

We do not sell government jobs, guarantee employment, or request payment in exchange for recruitment opportunities.

Be cautious of anyone claiming to represent DPSACircular.co.za while asking for money, banking information, or personal documents in exchange for employment.

Always apply through the official application process specified by the relevant employer.

29. No Professional Advice

The content published on DPSACircular.co.za is provided for general informational purposes only.

Nothing on this website constitutes:

Legal advice
Financial advice
Employment advice
Human resources advice
Professional career counselling
Government advice
Tax advice

Users should seek professional advice where appropriate before making decisions based on information published on this website.

30. Accessibility Statement

DPSACircular.co.za is committed to making its website accessible to as many users as possible.

We continually work to improve website accessibility by:

Using clear and readable content.
Organizing pages with logical headings.
Supporting keyboard navigation where practical.
Improving compatibility with modern browsers and assistive technologies.
Reviewing accessibility issues as they are identified.

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of the website, please contact us so we can work to improve your experience.

31. Disclaimer of Warranties

DPSACircular.co.za is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

While we make reasonable efforts to keep information accurate and current, we do not guarantee that:

Every article is complete.
Every vacancy remains available.
Every closing date is current.
Every external link remains active.
The website will operate without interruption.
The website will always be free from technical errors.
The website will always be free from viruses or other harmful components.

Users access and use this website at their own risk.

32. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, DPSACircular.co.za, its owners, editors, contributors, and service providers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from the use of this website.

This includes, but is not limited to:

Loss of employment opportunities.
Missed application deadlines.
Rejected job applications.
Incorrect interpretation of recruitment information.
Website downtime.
Technical interruptions.
Data loss.
Business interruption.
Financial loss.
Reliance on outdated information.
Errors originating from third party sources.

Users remain responsible for verifying all recruitment information through the relevant official government department before submitting an application.

33. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless DPSACircular.co.za, its owners, editors, contributors, affiliates, and service providers from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising from:

Your use of the website.
Your breach of these Terms of Use.
Your violation of applicable laws.
Your infringement of the rights of another person or organization.

34. Website Availability

We aim to keep DPSACircular.co.za available at all times.

There may be occasions when access is interrupted due to:

Scheduled maintenance.
Software updates.
Technical failures.
Internet service disruptions.
Security incidents.
Circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website without prior notice.

35. Termination of Access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to DPSACircular.co.za at our discretion where a user:

Violates these Terms of Use.
Misuses the website.
Attempts unauthorized access.
Disrupts website operations.
Engages in unlawful activity.

Termination does not affect any rights or obligations that arose before access was restricted.

36. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

Any dispute relating to the use of DPSACircular.co.za will be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of South Africa, unless applicable law provides otherwise.

37. Dispute Resolution

If a dispute arises regarding the use of this website, we encourage users to contact us first so we have an opportunity to address the issue in good faith.

Where possible, disputes should be resolved through discussion before formal legal proceedings are considered.

38. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

39. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or revise these Terms of Use at any time.

Changes become effective immediately upon publication on this page unless stated otherwise.

We encourage users to review this page periodically to stay informed of any updates.

The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when these Terms were most recently revised.

40. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, wish to report an error, or would like to contact us for any legal or copyright matter, please use the contact details published on our Contact page.

Website: https://dpsacircular.co.za

Please do not send job applications through our Contact page. We do not process recruitment applications or represent any employer.

41. Related Legal Pages

These Terms of Use should be read together with our:

Privacy Policy
Cookie Policy
Disclaimer
Editorial Policy
About Us
Contact Us

These documents form part of the policies governing your use of DPSACircular.co.za.

42. Complete Legal Disclaimer

DPSACircular.co.za is an independent informational website created to help job seekers access and understand publicly available South African government employment information.

We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, authorized by, or connected with:

The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA)
The Government of South Africa
Any national government department
Any provincial government
Any municipality
Any constitutional institution
Any state owned enterprise
Any public entity
Any government agency

All government names, department names, logos, emblems, coats of arms, trademarks, and official publications remain the property of their respective owners and are used only where necessary for identification and informational purposes.

Publication of vacancy information on DPSACircular.co.za does not create any partnership, agency relationship, endorsement, sponsorship, or official representation.

Official recruitment, application processing, candidate selection, interviews, appointments, and employment decisions remain the sole responsibility of the relevant employer or government department.

Users should always confirm recruitment information through the official vacancy advertisement or the official website of the relevant government department before submitting an application.

43. Commitment to Transparency

DPSACircular.co.za is committed to publishing original, accurate, and people first content.

We strive to:

Clearly identify who operates the website.
Distinguish editorial content from advertising.
Correct verified factual errors promptly.
Maintain transparency about our information sources.
Respect intellectual property rights.
Protect user privacy.
Provide clear contact information.
Publish content in the best interests of job seekers.

Our goal is to maintain a trustworthy and transparent resource for individuals seeking public sector employment information in South Africa.

About Us

Disclaimer

Editorial Policy

Founder and Publisher of DPSACircular.co.za Godwin Samuel

Corrections Policy

Effective Date

These Terms of Use are effective from 29 July 2026 and remain in force until replaced by a newer version published on DPSACircular.co.za.