The Department of Public Service and Administration has announced that only shortlisted candidates are required to submit certified copies of their educational qualifications and relevant documents when it comes to government jobs.
This is not required of candidates when initially applying for such a job. According to the department, a completed Z83 form, copies of supporting documents and a detailed CV are sufficient.
A circular regarding the decision has been issued to all national and provincial departments.
Linda Dludla, acting director general of the department, said the aim was to alleviate the administrative burden on human resource sections, as well as the costs applicants have to incur.
“Only shortlisted candidates should submit certified copies to the human resource section on or before the day of their interview,” said Dludla.
Jobseekers applying for advertised vacancies in all national and provincial government departments are obliged to fully complete all fields in part A, B, C and D on the new Z83 form.
Applicants must be sure to complete these fields correctly – it is acceptable for an applicant to indicate something as being “not applicable”, but it is not acceptable to just leave sections blank.
Regarding part E, F and G, where there is limited space, applicants are allowed to indicate “see attached curriculum vitae (CV)”, as long as the CV is attached and all the required information is indeed included on this document.
“If the required information is not provided on the CV, the applicant may be disqualified.
“It must be noted that a CV is an extension of the application of employment form Z83, and applicants are accountable for the information that is provided therein.
“The questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment in the public service space under part F must be answered – the declaration must also be completed and signed,” explained Dludla.
She has strongly warned that applicants who do not utilise the most recent Z83 form for employment issues in line with regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016, would be disqualified.
