GovRecruit
Official government e-recruitment

One profile. Every government post.

Build your CV once and use it for every application — search live vacancies, apply in minutes from any phone, and track every step in one place.

Free to use · Works on any phone · No paperwork

319

posts advertised

4,636

registered candidates

5,103

applications submitted

What you can apply for

One account covers all of it — pick your interests and change them any time.

Educator posts

Teaching and school leadership posts at public schools.

Public service posts

Office-based and support roles across the department.

Exam marking assistants

Seasonal work as a Checker, Runner or Data Capturer.

Unemployed educator database

Register once so the department can contact you about relief work.

How it works

Three steps, from any phone.

1

Create your free account and CV

Capture your details once. Your CV is saved as you type and reused for every application.

2

Apply — or be found

Apply to advertised posts in a few taps. Recruiters can also search CVs and approach you directly.

3

Track everything in one place

Follow your applications in real time and respond to interview invitations from your dashboard.

About GovRecruit

GovRecruit is a digital platform designed to make it easier for South Africans to find and apply for government posts. Whether you're looking for entry-level roles or senior positions, this user-friendly platform allows you to search, filter, and apply for vacancies across various government departments—all in one place.

Say goodbye to paperwork and long queues — GovRecruit streamlines the process so you can focus on finding the right opportunity.

  • Your CV is saved automatically as you type
  • Apply to any advertised post without re-typing anything
  • Real-time status updates and interview invitations
  • Built for phones first — most candidates apply from one

Ready when you are.

Creating an account is free and takes a few minutes — and your CV works for every post you'll ever apply for.

Contact us

Stuck with your registration or application? We'll help.

GovRecruit support
Office
E001, Fairway Square
23 Fairway Close, Parow Golf Course
Parow, Cape Town