Government Jobs · South Africa

Complete Your Z83 Step by Step

Work through the official government application form in plain language, check for missing information, and generate a completed Z83 PDF for review.

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Before you begin

Use the details exactly as they appear in the vacancy advert and on your official documents. Edupstairs does not decide answers to declarations on your behalf.

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The Z83 Assistant processes the information you enter in your browser to prepare your PDF. The assistant does not submit your Z83 answers to Edupstairs servers during PDF generation. Use a private device where possible, review the completed PDF carefully, and only share it with the department or recipient you intend.

Step 1 of 8

The Advertised Post

Copy these details exactly from the government vacancy advert.

Step 2 of 8

Personal Information

Complete these answers accurately. Sensitive declarations must be answered by you.

Do you have a disability?
Are you a South African citizen?
Have you been convicted or found guilty of a criminal offence (including an admission of guilt)?

Give the full, accurate details in your own words. If the answer is too long for the official Z83 space, Edupstairs will automatically place a reference in the form and add your complete answer on an Additional Information page.

Do you have any pending criminal case against you?

Give the full, accurate details in your own words. If the answer is too long for the official Z83 space, Edupstairs will automatically place a reference in the form and add your complete answer on an Additional Information page.

Have you ever been dismissed for misconduct from the Public Service?

Give the full, accurate details in your own words. If the answer is too long for the official Z83 space, Edupstairs will automatically place a reference in the form and add your complete answer on an Additional Information page.

Do you have any pending disciplinary case against you?

Give the full, accurate details in your own words. If the answer is too long for the official Z83 space, Edupstairs will automatically place a reference in the form and add your complete answer on an Additional Information page.

Have you resigned from a recent job pending disciplinary proceedings against you?
Have you been discharged or retired from the Public Service on ill-health grounds or on a condition that you cannot be re-employed?
Are you conducting business with the State, or a director of a company conducting business with the State?

Give the full, accurate details in your own words. If the answer is too long for the official Z83 space, Edupstairs will automatically place a reference in the form and add your complete answer on an Additional Information page.

If employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interests?
Step 3 of 8

Contact Details

Tell the department how you prefer to receive correspondence.

Step 4 of 8

Official Language Proficiency

The official form asks you to rate your language proficiency as good, fair or poor.

Step 5 of 8

Formal Qualifications

Enter qualifications from highest to lowest.

Step 6 of 8

Work Experience

Add your work history. The Z83 also instructs applicants to attach a detailed CV.

If previously employed in the Public Service, is there any condition that prevents your re-appointment?

Give the full, accurate details in your own words. If the answer is too long for the official Z83 space, Edupstairs will automatically place a reference in the form and add your complete answer on an Additional Information page.

Step 7 of 8

References

Add people who can be contacted during office hours.

Step 8 of 8

Review Your Z83

Check the information below before generating the official PDF.

After generation, review the PDF and complete all required signature, date and initials before submitting it.

Important before submitting your Z83

Always check the vacancy advert for its submission instructions and required documents. Review the generated form carefully and complete all signature, date and initial requirements before submitting it to the advertising department.