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Z83 application form for people applying for advertised positions in South African government departments

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Source domain: orbitcollege.co.za

Collected on 1 October 2026

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What this means

This is the Z83 application form for people applying for advertised positions in South African government departments. It requires applicants to complete all compulsory sections, provide 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. They must complete all compulsory sections, sign and initial the form, and may need to provide additional certified information if selected for an interview.

Who it is for
People wishing to apply for an advertised position in a government department
How to act on it
Complete the Z83 form completely, accurately and legibly, provide the requested post and personal information, attach or later furnish required certified information as applicable, and sign and initial the form. Additional information may be submitted separately where the form does not provide enough space.
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To assist a government department in selecting a person for an advertised post.

Who can apply

What matters before you act: the conditions this listing sets, as Govermate read them.

  • The person must be applying for an advertised position in a government department.
  • The applicant must complete all sections of the form.
  • The applicant must sign and initial the form.

Key Takeaways

  • Z83 (81/971431)
  • Application for employment in an advertised government department post
  • Effective 01 January 2021
  • All sections are compulsory
  • Applicants must sign and initial the form
  • Certified accompanying documents must generally be certified within 6 months
  • Republic of South Africa