The Z83 Application for Employment Form is a crucial document when applying for job opportunities in the government sector. To ensure that your application is complete and accurate, we have created a helpful checklist for filling out the form.
SECTION A
POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING (AS ADVERTISED)
- Fill in the job position/title exactly as it appears in the advertisement.
- Avoid changing or shortening the position title.
DEPARTMENT WHERE THE POSITION WAS ADVERTISED
- Indicate the full name of the department where the position you are applying for is advertised.
- For example, “Department of Employment and Labour.”
REFERENCE NUMBER (AS STATED IN THE ADVERT)
- Write the reference number provided in the advertisement for the specific position you are applying for.
- Each Z83 application form is designed for one position, even if multiple positions have similar requirements.
IF YOU ARE OFFERED THE POSITION, WHEN CAN YOU START OR HOW MUCH NOTICE MUST YOU SERVE WITH YOUR CURRENT EMPLOYER?
- Indicate the time you would be available to assume the new job if you are considered successful.
- Specify how much notice you would need to give your current employer, if applicable.
SECTION B
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Provide your full personal details, including your full name, identity number, date of birth, race, disability status, citizenship, nationality, work permit status, disciplinary cases, criminal record, discharge or retirement from the Public Service, business interests, work experience, and profession or occupation registration.
- Ensure that all questions are answered. If a question is not applicable to you, write “N/A” to confirm that you have addressed all questions.
SECTION C
CONTACT DETAILS AND MEDIUM OF COMMUNICATIONS
- Choose telephone as the preferred method of correspondence, as it is fast and convenient.
- Provide at least two reliable and trustworthy phone numbers of individuals who can inform you of any communication received regarding the post.
SECTION D
SOUTH AFRICAN OFFICIAL LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
- Specify your language proficiency levels for speaking, writing, and reading.
- Use terms such as “GOOD,” “FAIR,” or “BAD” to indicate your proficiency.
SECTION E
FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS
- List all your formal qualifications, starting from the highest level to the lowest, relevant to the post applied for.
- For example, list your diploma as the highest qualification and matric as the lowest.
SECTION F
WORK EXPERIENCE
- List all your work experiences, starting with the most relevant and recent ones.
- Include any volunteering work that is relevant to the position.
- Attach a detailed CV along with the application form.
SECTION G
REFERENCES: (Name, Relationship, and Contacts)
- Provide at least three references who can speak about your work experience and competence.
- Choose individuals such as previous supervisors, managers, or colleagues who can provide a professional perspective.
- Avoid selecting friends or family members as references.
DECLARATION
SIGNATURE, DATE, AND INITIAL
- Ensure that you sign, date, and initial each page of the form before submission.
- By signing, you confirm that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
Conclusion
By following this checklist, you can ensure that your Z83 Application for Employment is completed thoroughly and correctly. Double-check all sections and provide all the necessary information, supporting documents, and signatures. Good luck with your application!
