The Patriotic Alliance is advocating for the removal of the Z83 form used in the public service or its overhaul to exclude references to racial classification of aspirant applicants. The party’s ...

The Z83 form accompanies all applications for government jobs and one MP has questioned whether racial classification is still required. The Ministry of Public Service and Administration has ...

The recent proposal to digitise the Z83 form, the document that has been a cornerstone of job applications within the public service, signals a move towards a more inclusive and accessible job market.

According to the department, the Z83 form must not be used in isolation during the selection process, and selection committees must refer to applicants’ CVs for additional relevant information.

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 ...

Instead a thoroughly completed Z83 form and supporting documents need to be submitted, but no certification for the latter is required. As for why the decision was taken, according to Dludla ...

All applications must include a “new” Z83 form, fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant. This form is obtainable from any public service department or online here. A recently ...

Applicants must complete, initial and sign a Z83 application for employment form, which can be obtained from any public service department or downloaded from the department of employment & labour ...