Jobs: Government is advertising vacancies

Jobs in government are available if you have ever wanted to work for a government institution. Vacancies have been posted on the government’s main employment site, which is circulated each week for posts that require new employees.

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Here’s where to find official government job listings, and how to stay away from the scams by using only official government links.

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JOBS IN GOVERNMENT

The South African Government advertises all vacant positions through the Public Services Vacancy Circular, which is circulated every week to cover the most in-demand career options in government.

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Several departments are covered, and job listings are updated as they become available.

Find an updated listing of government career listings at the link below.

• Government Jobs This Week

Other government gigs are advertised on specific websites, such as the website for the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and its job section.

SASSA GOVERNMENT JOBS

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is one of the most in-demand government institutions for jobseekers, and they’ve just advertised new vacancies on their website.

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The page for Vacancies-Adverts contains everything you want to know about working for SASSA, including which qualifications and experience are expected.

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There are career options available in most provinces, including Gauteng and North-West.

OTHER GOVERNMENT GIGS

Other government working opportunities exist, and they’re usually posted with the relevant Department that best matches your experience or expertise.

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There’s the Department of Health (DoH), but also the Department of Transport for jobseekers.

Working for SAPS is also possible, with different career opportunities posted on this page.