Fill in your Z83 form online

Every government job requires a completed and signed Z83. Fill in your details once — we remember them on this device — and download a ready-to-print PDF for any job.

Your details never leave your phone or computer. Nothing is sent to our servers.

A. The advertised post

Position for which you are applyingDepartment where the position was advertisedReference numberIf offered, when can you start / notice period

B. Personal details

SurnameFull namesDate of birthIdentity numberPassport number (if not SA citizen)RaceGenderDo you have a disability?Are you a South African citizen?If no, nationalityIf no, do you have a valid work permit?Have you been convicted of a criminal offence or dismissed from employment?Any pending criminal case against you?Have you been dismissed for misconduct from the Public Service?Any pending disciplinary case against you?Have you resigned pending disciplinary proceedings?Were you discharged/retired due to ill-health or with a severance package (re-employment restriction)?Are you conducting business with the State or a director of a company doing so?If yes, will you relinquish such business if employed?Years of experience in the Public ServiceYears of experience in the private sector

C. Contact details

Preferred language for correspondenceTelephone numberEmail addressPreferred method of contact

D. Qualifications

School qualification (e.g. Grade 12 / NSC) and yearHighest post-school qualification, institution and yearOther qualification, institution and yearProfessional registration body and number (if any)

E. Work experience

Current / most recent employer, post held, from–toPrevious employer, post held, from–toPrevious employer, post held, from–toReason for leaving most recent employer

Z83 tips

Sign the form by hand — unsigned Z83s are disqualified. Always quote the exact reference number from the advert. Some departments still require the official DPSA Z83 layout; check the advert and, if needed, copy your answers onto the official form.

Official editable Z83 (DPSA)