Government has job vacancies in almost every department.
South Africa has a high unemployment rate. It means that many people, including many readers, are looking for jobs or new careers.
Looking for a job? Want to start a whole new career in government?
The Departments of Transport, Correctional Services, South African Police Service (SAPS), and even The Presidency are all hiring new applicants.
Check out some of these jobs if you want to work for government.
Here’s where to apply for local governments jobs in every province.
Job vacancies at these government departments
You can work for almost any government department.
There are jobs for matriculants, and jobs requiring specific qualificationa and experience.
Some jobs offer training for new applicants. Careers can start (or continue) here.
Jobs are posted with individual requirements.
Vacancies are advertised through governmental (’.gov.za’) websites. Don’t trust social media links that claim they have work. Many links are scams!
Here’s where to find official government job vacancies.
The Department of Health
The Department of Health includes hospitals, clinics, and other health-related services.
Jobs are advertised on this page.
If you want to work in the healthcare sector, you might find the best opportunities here. Every province has its own categories. There are various jobs available, including jobs for matriculants and career paths.
Vacancies: The Department of Transport
You can also find vacancies at the Department of Transport.
Follow this link for job listings.
This department oversees roadworks and public transport.
You can find jobs for matriculants, but also careers for different experienced directions.
Vacancies: The Presidency
Yes, it’s true: you can apply for jobs directly at The Presidency.
The Presidency is a special governmental department, which presides over the Presidential sector.
You can find Presidential vacancies on this page.
Working for government is one way to ‘be the change you want to see’.
Vacancies: SAPS
The South African Police Service (SAPS) vacancies are advertised on the careers page.
You can find more information about the process here.
Many of the available jobs offer training. You can also enter different SAPS careers even if you’ve been working somewhere else.
Warrant officers aren’t the only in-demand careers.
SASSA job applications
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) vacancies are here.
The deparment is in charge of South Africa’s social grant payment system. SASSA needs staff throughout South Africa. This might be where you find your perfect job.
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