The national Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) recruitment 2026 has been officially announced. This rollout provides opportunity for both entry-level job seekers and seasoned specialists to step into roles that establish the standards, ethics, and human resource policies governing the entire country’s state machinery.
Chief Director: Service Delivery Improvement, Citizen Relations and Public Participation
Qualifications and Requirements
1. Chief Director: Legal Services
A minimum qualification at NQF level 7 in Law/ Bachelor of Laws (LLB), or a Bachelor of Procurations (B Proc).
Admitted as an attorney or an Advocate.
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a senior management level.
Ten (10) years’ experience in Legal Services environment with specific focus on drafting and processing of legislation, litigation and provision of legal advice and opinions.
Sound Knowledge of (1) the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, (2) the constitutional and legislative mandates of the Minister for the Public Service and Administration, (3) all other legislation related to public service and administration.
2. Chief Director: Operations Management
A minimum qualification at NQF level 7 in Public Management/ Administration/Public Management/Business Administration/Management Services/ Industrial and Organisational Psychology/ Industrial Psychology/ Operations/ Production Management.
Minimum of 5 years at a senior management level.
Minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience in Operations Management environment.
3. Chief Director: Service Delivery Improvement, Citizen Relations and Public Participation
A minimum qualification at NQF level 7 in Public Administration/ Public Management/ Business Studies or related qualification. Minimum of 5 years at a senior management level.
Minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience at management level in Service Delivery environment.
Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Government Legislative Framework
How to Apply for DPSA Recruitment 2026
Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of: (1) A fully completed and signed NEW Z83 form which can be downloaded at https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. ”From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered”, (2) a recent comprehensive CV, contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated).
