Circular data · published Friday 6 November 2026
Circular 40 of 2026 in numbers
DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 40 of 2026 advertised 305 posts across 36 departments. Western Cape had the most, with 136 (45%). That is 89 fewer than Circular 39 (394). 39 posts are at salary levels 1 to 5, and 13 say no experience is needed. 28 are internships or learnerships.
- 305posts advertised−89 vs Circular 39
- 39at salary levels 1–5
- 13say no experience needed
- 28internships and learnerships
- 0closing within 7 days of publication
- 441average posts in the 4 circulars before−136 this circular
Posts by province
| Province | Posts | Share | vs Circular 39 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Cape | 136 | 45% | +66 |
| Gauteng | 72 | 24% | −46 |
| Limpopo | 18 | 6% | +15 |
| Northern Cape | 18 | 6% | +10 |
| Mpumalanga | 16 | 5% | +9 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 15 | 5% | −35 |
| National | 9 | 3% | −25 |
| Free State | 8 | 3% | −24 |
| Eastern Cape | 7 | 2% | −64 |
| North West | 6 | 2% | +5 |
Top 10 departments
36 departments advertised in this circular.
Salary levels
| Salary level | Posts |
|---|---|
| Levels 1–5 (entry) | 39 |
| Levels 6–8 | 53 |
| Levels 9–12 | 54 |
| Levels 13+ (SMS) | 11 |
| Level not stated | 148 |
"Level not stated" includes OSD posts, which are graded differently. What the levels pay.
How these numbers are counted
Every number is a count of the posts govposts extracted from the official circular, including posts later withdrawn. "No experience needed" means the requirements say so in words; "internships" are posts paying a stipend or titled as internships, learnerships or graduate programmes. Always check the circular itself before applying.