Job applicants no longer need to attach certified copies of their qualifications
According to the new circular from the Department of Public Service and Administration, only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents.
One of the things that made job applications a challenge was having to get certified copies of qualifications. This required applicants to have to visit a police station or the post office to get their documents certified, and this often meant standing in long queues.
But, thank goodness, job applicants for government vacancies are no longer required to submit certified copies of their educational qualifications on their applications. This was announced by the Department of Public Service and Administration on Friday.
The decision will not only make things easier for job applicants, but it will lessen the administrative burden to Human Resources, according to the Department. Additionally, the new decision will lower the cost for applicants.
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Applicants are only required to submit a duly completed Z83 form, copies of supporting documents, and a detailed CV.
It is only short-listed candidates that will be required to submit certified copies of their qualifications. The documents can be submitted to the HR department on the day of the interview.
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