“Today, being Friday, is a very special day for South African departments as the DPSA Circular 31 of 2025 will be released. In this circular, all the job vacancies across South African government departments are published, helping candidates secure government jobs. You should also apply quickly for your dream job. Apply now for positions such as Cleaner, Driver, Director, General Worker, Accountant, Practitioner, Technician, Officer, Developer, and many more job opportunities in South Africa. Submit your online application form and DPSA internship application form for the 2025 DPSA job vacancies through the official DPSA Job Portal at @www.dpsa.gov.za. Our webpage provides a step-by-step guide on how to apply for DPSA job openings in South Africa.
How to download Circular 31 once it’s available
You want to download DPSA Circular 31 of 2025 (the weekly circular from the South African Department of Public Service and Administration).
Here’s how you can get it:
- Go to the official DPSA website:
- On that page, you will see the Public Service Vacancy Circulars (PSVC) listed by year and week number.
- Look for Circular 31 of 2025 in the 2025 section.
- Click the link for the circular (it will usually be a PDF file).
- The PDF will open in your browser — you can then download it by clicking the download/save button.
| “For your convenience, our website will be the first to update the DPSA Circular 31 of 2025 so that you can easily find a job according to your qualifications. Thank you, and good luck.” ✅ |
The table below displays the DPSA Vacancies circular 31 of 2025:
Latest DPSA National Departments VacanciesEmployment and Labour | Current DPSA Provincial Administration VacanciesEastern Cape |
dpsa circular 31 of 2025 top salary jobs
The DPSA Circulars contain hundreds of job postings across different departments, but the “top salary” jobs are usually in the Senior Management Service (SMS) levels — such as Director, Chief Director, Chief Financial Officer, or Provincial Heads of Departments.
Here’s how you can find the highest-paying jobs in DPSA Circular 31 of 2025:
Download Circular 31 of 2025 (PDF)
- Go to the DPSA official vacancy circulars page: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/
- Open Circular 31 of 2025.
Look for SMS Positions
In the circular PDF, scroll through and check the job titles.
The high-salary jobs are usually marked as:
- Director (Level 13)
- Chief Director (Level 14)
- Deputy Director-General (Level 15)
- Director-General (Level 16)
Salary Levels (as per DPSA scales, 2025):
- Level 13 (Director): ~R1,162,000 – R1,365,000 per annum
- Level 14 (Chief Director): ~R1,308,000 – R1,563,000 per annum
- Level 15 (DDG): ~R1,718,000 – R2,079,000 per annum
- Level 16 (DG / HoD): ~R2,008,000 – R2,338,000 per annum
These are all-inclusive packages (salaries plus benefits).
“DPSA Circular 31 of 2025 interview dates for job selection candidates.”✅
The DPSA Vacancy Circulars (e.g., Circular 31 of 2025) only advertise the available posts and the application instructions.
➡️ They do not publish interview dates.
Here’s how it works in practice:
- Apply via the circular – You submit your application as instructed in the circular (usually with a Z83 form + CV).
- Department shortlists – The specific department or entity (not DPSA itself) shortlists candidates once the application deadline has passed.
- Interview invitations – Only shortlisted candidates are contacted directly (via phone or email) by the hiring department.
- No central interview schedule – Interview dates are not included in the circulars and are never posted publicly on the DPSA website.
Got it ✅ — you’re asking about common interview questions for jobs in the South African public service (DPSA / government departments).
Most interviews are competency-based (guided by DPSA’s Competency Framework for SMS posts and general public sector values).
Here are some common categories of questions you can expect:
Here are some common interview questions you may face when applying for jobs in South African Government Departments (DPSA or other departments):
General Questions
- Tell us about yourself.
- Why do you want to work for this department?
- What do you know about our department and its mandate?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses?
- Where do you see yourself in five years?
Work-Related / Technical Questions
- Describe your previous work experience and how it relates to this position.
- How do you handle deadlines and pressure?
- Give an example of a problem you solved at work and how you approached it.
- How do you ensure accuracy and attention to detail in your work?
- How do you prioritize tasks when given multiple assignments?
Knowledge of Public Service
- What do you understand about Batho Pele Principles?
- How would you ensure service delivery to the public in this role?
- Why is confidentiality important in government work?
- How do you deal with an unhappy or difficult client?
- What values and ethics should a public servant have?
Behavioral Questions
- Tell us about a time you worked in a team—what was your role?
- How do you handle conflict in the workplace?
- Give an example of when you went beyond your normal duties to assist.
- How do you adapt to changes in policies or procedures?
- How do you continue to improve your skills and knowledge?
👉 Tip: Always prepare with examples from your previous experience (using the STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Result) and show understanding of government principles like Batho Pele, transparency, accountability, and service delivery.
Would you like me to also prepare a list of likely questions specifically for Grade 12 entry-level government jobs (like clerk, admin, receptionist) in South Africa?
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