Posting Date: 21 November 2025
Full Document: Circular (click here to view the full document)
WhatsApp Channel: DPSA Vacancy Circular
Directions: Click on the name of the department / administration to view vacancies in that particular section
National Departments
Agriculture
Correctional Services
Defence
Employment and Labour
Government Technical Advisory Centre
Higher Education and Training
Justice and Constitutional Development
Mineral and Petroleum Resources
National Treasury
Office of the Chief Justice
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Public Works and Infrastructure
Sport, Arts and Culture
Transport
Water and Sanitation
DPSA Circular 44 of 2025 is an official communication issued by the Department of Public Service and Administration to inform national and provincial departments about key public service matters relevant to recruitment, human resource management, and employment practices. The circular serves as a guidance document, outlining important updates such as available vacancies, policy reminders, compliance requirements, and procedural directives that departments must observe. It supports transparency and consistency across the public service by ensuring that all departments follow uniform standards when advertising posts, managing personnel processes, and implementing government policies. Circular 44 of 2025 also assists job seekers by consolidating employment information in one official notice, reinforcing fair recruitment practices and promoting equal opportunity within the South African public service.
Provincial Administration
Kwazulu Natal
Limpopo
Northern Cape
North West
Western Cape
It serves as a tool to standardize recruitment processes across national and provincial departments, promoting transparency, accountability, and fairness in public service appointments. Circular 44 of 2025 also highlights the importance of following proper administrative processes when shortlisting, interviewing, and appointing candidates, ensuring that all applicants are treated equitably and in accordance with the principles of merit and suitability. Furthermore, it informs public service managers of any updates in policy, including changes to remuneration, contractual obligations, or workplace practices, thereby supporting effective personnel management and organizational efficiency. For job seekers, the circular provides clarity on available opportunities, eligibility criteria, and application procedures, helping to reinforce an open and accessible public service employment system. By issuing such circulars, the DPSA strengthens governance, compliance, and workforce development, contributing to a professional, accountable, and skilled public service.
