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REMARKS BY MINISTER VELENKOSINI HLABISA AT THE COGTA SECTOR STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION BIRCHWOOD HOTEL, EKURHULENI, GAUTENG 10 – 11 NOVEMBER 2025

November 10, 2025
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MINISTER HLABISA LEADS COGTA’S READINESS FOR THE 2025/2026 SUMMER SEASON

November 10, 2025
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MINISTER HLABISA HONOURS INKOSI D.J. HLABISA FOR 48 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP

November 8, 2025
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DEPUTY MINISTER MASEMOLA TO ATTEND PROVINCIAL POLITICAL GOVERNANCE FORUM IN THE EASTERN CAPE

November 7, 2025
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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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New Z83 application form [effective from 01 January 2021]
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Circular dated 22 October 2024
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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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Remarks By Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile At The Government And Business Thought Leadership Dialogue

April 17, 2024 No Comments

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Deputy President Mashatile Along With CoGTA And Business To Convene A Thought Leadership Dialogue To Collaboratively Strengthen Local Government

April 8, 2024 No Comments

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Deputy Minister Parks Tau To Participate At The PCF Sekhukhune Water, Women And Human Rights Celebration

March 25, 2024 No Comments

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MINISTERS TO COMMUNICATE CABINET DECISION ON DITSOBOTLA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

September 4, 2025 No Comments

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DEPUTY MINISTER DR. MASEMOLA TO ADDRESS THE LIMPOPO SALGA PROVINCIAL MEMBERS ASSEMBLY

September 2, 2025 No Comments

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August 19, 2025 No Comments

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National House Of Traditional And Khoi-San Leaders To Host Xivijo To Foster Development And Social Cohesion In Traditional Communities

October 20, 2023 No Comments

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Minister Nkadimeng To Participate In The NHTKL Outreach Programme On Women And Youth Empowerment At Magadimana-Ntweng Traditional Community

August 28, 2023 No Comments

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Closing Remarks By The Minister Of Cooperative Governance And Traditional Affairs, Honourable Thembi Nkadimeng

July 27, 2023 No Comments

REMARKS BY MINISTER VELENKOSINI HLABISA AT THE COGTA SECTOR STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION BIRCHWOOD HOTEL, EKURHULENI, GAUTENG 10 – 11 NOVEMBER 2025

November 10, 2025

MINISTER HLABISA LEADS COGTA’S READINESS FOR THE 2025/2026 SUMMER SEASON

November 10, 2025

DEPUTY MINISTER MASEMOLA TO ATTEND PROVINCIAL POLITICAL GOVERNANCE FORUM IN THE EASTERN CAPE

November 7, 2025

MINISTER HLABISA TO DELIVER KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE IGLM CONFERENCE

November 7, 2025