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Introduction

This Circular is, except during December, published on a weekly basis and contains the advertisements of vacant posts and jobs in Public Service departments.
Although the Circular is issued by the Department of Public Service and Administration, the Department is not responsible for the content of the advertisements. Enquiries about an advertisement must be addressed to the relevant advertising department.

Directions to candidates

Applications on form Z83 with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience (on a separate sheet if necessary or a CV) must be forwarded to the department in which the vacancy/vacancies exist(s).
Applicants must indicate the reference number of the vacancy in their applications.
Applicants requiring additional information regarding an advertised post must direct their enquiries to the department where the vacancy exists. The Department of Public Service and Administration must not be approached for such information.
It must be ensured that applications reach the relevant advertising departments on or before the applicable closing dates.

Directions to departments

The contents of this Circular must be brought to the attention of all employees.
It must be ensured that employees declared in excess are informed of the advertised vacancies. Potential candidates from the excess group must be assisted in applying timeously for vacancies and attending where applicable, interviews.
Where vacancies have been identified to promote representativeness, the provisions of sections 15 (affirmative action measures) and 20 (employment equity plan) of the Employment Equity Act, 1998 should be applied. Advertisements for such vacancies should state that it is intended to promote representativeness through the filling of the vacancy and that the candidature of persons whose transfer/appointment will promote representativeness, will receive preference.
Candidates must be assessed and selected in accordance with the relevant measures that apply to employment in the Public Service.

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Practice note on the application of the Z83 and other employment matters
New Z83 application form [effective from 01 January 2021]
Editable New Z83 application form [effective from 01 January 2021]

Public service vacancy circular minute - year programme

Circular dated 22 October 2024
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Circular dated 4 August 2022

SMS pre-entry certificate

To access the SMS pre-entry certificate course and for further details, please click on the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.
For more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website: https://www.thensg.gov.za.
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About Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional affairs

About us

Our mandate is derived from the Constitution and relevant legislation. As such the Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs is designated to administer various acts in CoGTA such as:

Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No 57 of 2002.
Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000).
Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, 1998 (Act No. 117 of 1998).
The Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act (Act No. 13, of 2005).
Fire Brigade Services Act, (Act No. 99 of 1987)

Vision

Efficient and effective cooperative governance system that enables resilient, safe, sustainable, prosperous, cohesive, connected and climate-smart communities.

Mission

To lead the Cooperative Governance system in support of intergrated planning and implementation across all spheres of government.

Guided by the spirit of Batho Pele, our values are:

Commitment to public service.
Integrity and dedication to fighting corruption.
A hands-on approach to dealing with local challenges.
Public participation and people centered approach.
Professionalism and goal orientation.
Passion to serve.
Excellence and accountability.

Adherence to these values will contribute towards the required state of Local Government.

Contact information
Tel: +27 12 334-0831 / 0641
E-mail: info@cogta.gov.za

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