The Office of the Public Service Commission (OPSC) is inviting qualified applicants to apply for various permanent and contract vacancies across national and provincial offices. These posts include research, legal support, provincial office support, communications outreach, and administration roles.
Applicants who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply before the closing date of 13 May 2026 at 16:30.
Vacancy Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Office of the Public Service Commission |
| Closing Date | 13 May 2026 at 16:30 |
| Location | South Africa |
Available Posts
Deputy Director: Research
Reference Number: DD/R/NW/04/2026
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11)
Centre: Mmabatho, North West
Requirements:
- Advanced Diploma/Bachelor Degree/BTech at NQF Level 7 in Social Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Administration, or Development Management
- 3–4 years’ experience at Assistant Director level in research, M&E, data management, project planning, or public administration
- Valid driver’s licence
Duties:
- Conduct research, inspections, monitoring and evaluation
- Collect and analyse data
- Promote Constitutional Values and Principles
- Draft reports and support stakeholder engagements
Assistant Director: Legal Support (X8 Contract Posts)
References: ASD/LS/LIM, MP, NW, FS, KZN, EC, NC, WC/04/2026
Salary: R487 197 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Centres: Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Free State, KZN, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Western Cape
Requirements:
- Grade 12
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (NQF Level 7)
- Minimum 3 years’ legal experience
- Valid driver’s licence
Duties:
- Conduct legal research
- Draft legal opinions and contracts
- Support PAIA and POPIA compliance
- Assist with litigation management
Assistant Director: Provincial Office Support (X9 Contract Posts)
References: ASD/POS/LIM, MP, NW, GP, FS, KZN, EC, NC, WC/04/2026
Salary: R487 197 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Centres: All provincial offices
Requirements:
- Grade 12
- National Diploma in Social Sciences, Labour Relations, Law, Public Administration, Office Management, or HR Management
- 2–3 years’ relevant experience
- Valid driver’s licence
Duties:
- Support investigations, complaints, ethics and anti-corruption work
- Assist with monitoring and evaluation
- Provide corporate services and administrative support
- Compile reports and manage office systems
Assistant Director: Communications Outreach (X5 Contract Posts)
References: ASD/CO/NW, FS, KZN, EC, WC/04/2026
Salary: R487 197 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Centres: North West, Free State, KZN, Eastern Cape, Western Cape
Requirements:
- Grade 12
- National Diploma in Communications
- 2–3 years’ communications experience
- Valid driver’s licence
Duties:
- Support internal and external communication
- Write articles and media content
- Assist with outreach, awareness programmes and social media
- Compile reports and support events
State Administration Officer to the Commissioner: Free State Provincial Office
Reference Number: SAO/FS/04/2026
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: Bloemfontein
Requirements:
- Grade 12
- Degree or National Diploma in Administration, Office Management, Management Assistant, Public Administration, or Public Management
- 5 years’ experience, with at least 3 years supporting senior management
- Valid driver’s licence
Duties:
- Provide administrative, secretarial and personal assistant support to the Commissioner
- Manage expenditure and reporting information
- Coordinate office support functions
State Administration Officer to the Commissioner: Mpumalanga Provincial Office
Reference Number: SAO/MP/04/2026
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: Mbombela
Requirements and duties: Same as the State Administration Officer post above.
State Administration Officer to the Commissioner: National Office
Reference Number: SAO/NO/04/2026
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements and duties: Same as the State Administration Officer post above.
How to Apply
Applications for these Office of the Public Service Commission vacancies must be submitted online or by post/hand delivery.
To apply online, visit the Office of the Public Service Commission vacancies page and go to “Vacancies”.
Applications may also be posted to:
The Acting Director-General
Office of the Public Service Commission
Private Bag X121
Pretoria
0001
Or hand delivered to:
Commission House
Office Park Block B
536 Francis Baard Street
Arcadia
Pretoria
Important Notes
- Closing date: 13 May 2026 at 16:30
- Use the new Z83 form
- Submit a recent comprehensive CV with at least three contactable referees
- Only shortlisted candidates will submit certified documents
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo assessments and suitability checks
- The successful candidate may be required to obtain top-secret security clearance
- If you do not hear back within 3 months, consider your application unsuccessful