DPSA stands for the Department of Public Service and Administration in South Africa. Many people who wish to work for the South African government should familiarize themselves with the term “DPSA”. If you are looking for government jobs or government vacancies, checking the DPSA vacancies website is probably the first step you should take.
About DPSA
The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) is a department of the South African government that is responsible for the organisation and administration of the civil service. It is responsible for matters including labour relations of government employees, the provision of government IT services, and integrity in public administration. Political responsibility for the department is held by the Minister of Public Service and Administration, assisted by a deputy.
Government Recruitment Centre
You can register to apply for DPSA vacancies at the below government institutions;
- Centre for Public Service Innovation
- Department of Public Service Administration
- National School of Government
- Department of Higher Education and Training
- Department of Labour
- Office of the Public Service Commission
After completing the Z83 application form, you can post the application to recipient mentioned on the form or submit electronically via email or via fax.
Jobs advertised on the websites of national government departments are;
- Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
- Arts and Culture
- Basic Education
- Civilian Secretariat for Police
- Commission on Gender Equality
- Communications
- Cooperative Governance
- Correctional Services
- Defence
- Economic Development
- Energy
- Environmental Affairs
- Government Communication and Information System
- Health
- Higher Education and Training
- Home Affairs
- Human Settlements
- Independent Police Investigative Directorate
- International Relations and Cooperation
- Justice and Constitutional Development
- Labour
- Military Veterans
- Mineral Resources
- National School of Government
- National Treasury
- Office of the Chief Justice
- Parliament of South Africa
- Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
- Public Enterprises
- Public Service and Administration
- Public Service Commission
- Public Works
- Rural Development and Land Reform
- Statistics SA
- Sport and Recreation
- Social Development
- Small Business Development
- SA Revenue Service
- SA Police Service
- Telecommunications and Postal Services
- The Presidency
- Tourism
- Transport
- Trade and Industry
- Traditional Affairs
- Water Affairs
- Women
Career Development Services in Government
Currently, The Department of Higher Education and Training runs a Career Development Services Centre to help learners with career advice. If you need help with career advice, you can visit ncap.careerhelp.org.za or SMS or “Please Call Me”: 072 204 5056. Alternatively, you can call this number 086 999 0123 and you will get help.
DPSA Vacancies
DPSA vacancies get updated every Friday of the week on their official website at www.dpsa.gov.za. Most South Africans wish to start their careers at the DPSA because jobs are stable and government is a well respected employer. The DPSA circular lists the available government jobs or vacancies that you can apply for them using the Z83 form.
You can also apply for the government internships or learnerships that are available at the DPSA. You can also visit the DPSA career portal website to see if they have any bursaries available.
DPSA Contact Details
| Postal | Private Bag X916, Pretoria, 0001 |
|---|---|
| Physical | Batho Pele House, 546 Edmond Street, Arcadia, 0083 |
| Tel | 012 336 1000 / 01 / 63 |
| Web | www.dpsa.gov.za |
Image Courtesy: dpsa.gov.za
