DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND
ADMINISTRATION
It is the intention to promote representivity in the Department through the filling of these posts. The candidature of applicants from designated groups, especially in respect of people with disabilities, will receive preference.
APPLICATIONS: Applications quoting the reference number must be addressed to Mr Thabang Ntsiko. Applications must be posted to the Department of Public Service and Administration, Private Bag X916, Pretoria, 0001, or delivered to 546 Edmond Street, Batho Pele House, cnr. Edmond and Hamilton Street, Pretoria, Arcadia 0083, or emailed.
CLOSING DATE: 17 November 2025 NOTE: Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of: A fully completed and signed NEW Z83 form, which can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp.’’From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered”, a recent comprehensive CV; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated); Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed curriculum vitae (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents, all nonSA citizens must attach a copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa on or before the day of the interviews).
Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to (1) a technical exercise; (2) a generic managerial competency assessment; and (3) personnel suitability checks on criminal records, citizen verification, financial records, qualification verification, and applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as completing a financial interests declaration form within one month of appointment and annually thereafter.
Note: Prior to appointment, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA, which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG).
The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS, and the full details can be sourced by the following link:
Apply Here https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/.