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Source domain: justice.gov.za
Collected on 1 October 2026
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This is the South African government Z83 Application for Employment form, effective 01 January 2021. It explains that applicants for advertised government posts must complete all sections, provide accurate personal and employment information, and sign and initial the form. Selected candidates may later be asked for additional certified information.
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APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
People wishing to apply for an advertised position in a government department can use the Z83 form to provide their application and personal information. The form may be used to identify candidates for interview.
- Who it is for
- People wishing to apply for an advertised position in a government department
- How to act on it
- Complete all sections completely, accurately and legibly; provide the advertised post, department and reference number and the requested personal and employment information; sign and initial the form; and provide additional certified information if selected for an interview and requested to do so.
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WHO SHOULD COMPLETE THIS FORM Only persons wishing to apply for an advertised position in a government department.
Key Takeaways
- Z83 (81/971431) Application for Employment form
- Effective 01 January 2021
- Used by people applying for advertised positions in government departments
- All sections are compulsory and the form must be signed and initialed
- Certified accompanying documents may need certification no older than 6 months
- Justice & Constitutional Development