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SMS pre-entry certificate course

Department of Public Service and AdministrationRef: DPSA-psvc#SMS-PRE-ENTRY-CERTIFICATE-COURSE

Official source

Source domain: dpsa.gov.za

Collected on 25 July 2026

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What this means

This document is a “Public service vacancy circular” page that explains how the weekly vacancy circular is published and how candidates and departments must handle applications. It instructs candidates to apply using form Z83 and to submit applications to the relevant advertising department by the applicable closing dates, and it directs enquiries to the department where the vacancy exists (not to the DPSA). It also includes a link for an “SMS pre-entry certificate course” hosted on the NSG website (thensg.gov.za).

Facts

Reference

DPSA-psvc#SMS-PRE-ENTRY-CERTIFICATE-COURSE

Key Takeaways

  • Weekly publication of public service vacancy circular (except during December)
  • Candidates must apply using form Z83 with full particulars (training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge, experience)
  • Applications must be forwarded to the department where the vacancy exists
  • Applicants must include the vacancy reference number in their applications
  • Enquiries about advertised posts must go to the relevant advertising department (not DPSA)
  • Applications must reach advertising departments on or before applicable closing dates
  • Departments must bring the circular to employees’ attention and inform employees declared in excess
  • Excess candidates must be assisted to apply timeously and attend interviews where applicable
  • For representativeness vacancies, apply Employment Equity Act, 1998 sections 15 and 20 and state preference for candidates promoting representativeness
  • SMS pre-entry certificate course link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/
  • NSG website for more information: https://www.thensg.gov.za
  • Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA)
  • National School of Government (NSG)
  • Employment Equity Act, 1998