Job applicants no longer required to attach certified copies

• Published date: 06 May 2022
• Publication title: South African Official News

The Department of Public Service and Administration has issued a circular to all national and provincial departments giving notice that job applicants are no longer required to submit certified copies of their educational qualifications and other relevant documents on their applications.

According to the department, applicants must submit a duly completed Z83 form, copies of supporting documents and a detailed CV.

Public Service and Administration Acting Director-General, Linda Dludla, said in order to alleviate the administrative burden to Human Resource sections as well as cost for applicants, departments are encouraged to request certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents only from shortlisted candidates.

Shortlisted candidates should submit certified copies to the Human Resource section on or before the day of the interview.

The Acting DG said job-seekers applying for advertised jobs in all national and provincial government departments should still fully complete all fields in Part A and Part B of the new Z83 form.

Applicants must answer all areas as it is acceptable for an applicant to indicate not applicable but not...