Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/198 · Ref FSPT 024/26

DATA SCIENCE

Free State Department of Treasury

  • CentreBloemfontein
  • ProvinceFree State
Closing date: 4 days remaining

Job details

Circular
32 of 2026
Page No.
21–22
Circular Post
32/198
Reference number
FSPT 024/26
Department
Free State Department of Treasury
Province
Free State
Centre
Bloemfontein
Closing date
18 September 2026

Application and salary information

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Requirements

  • National Diploma or Degree in Data Science, Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, or an equivalent recognised qualification, applicants must have successfully completed their qualifications and where a qualification certificate has not yet been issued, applicants must submit an official academic transcript and a letter from the relevant institution confirming the successful completion of their studies.
  • Applicants who have previously participated in any internship programme will not be considered.
  • Should it be discovered, either during the recruitment process or after appointment, that an applicant has previously participated in an internship programme and failed to disclose this information, the internship contract will be terminated with immediate effect.
  • Preference: Preference will be given to eligible youth applicants who are residents of the Free State Province, provided that they meet all the prescribed minimum requirements for the Graduate Internship Programme.

Duties

  • Development: Successful candidates will undergo a structured programme of on-the-job training, workplace learning and professional development within the Free State Provincial Treasury.
  • The programme will Provide practical workplace experience aligned with the intern's qualification and assigned area of work; expose interns to relevant departmental processes, systems and procedures;
  • Provide opportunities to apply academic knowledge in a practical work environment and enhance the participants' employability and preparedness for entry into the formal labour market.

Enquiries

Mr. Xolile Ngesi: Ngesi@treasury.fs.gov.za strictly for enquiries regarding the Graduate Internship Programme

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

Effective from 1 April 2026, the Free State Provincial Treasury now utilises an e-Recruitment System (applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://www.erecruitment.fs.gov.za

Notes and Z83 guidance

which means all applicants must login/register to apply for positions, we only accept hand delivered/posted applications should an applicant prove that he/she tried to apply via e-Recruitment with no success and the Free State Provincial Treasury Information Technology Sub-directorate was unable to assist.

  • The Department will not be responsible for server delays.
  • Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. The applicant’s profile on the e-Recruitment is equivalent to the newly approved Z83, and it is the responsibility of applicants to ensure their profiles are fully completed or their applications will not be considered, as per the DPSA Practice Note.
  • Applicants should upload their curriculum vitea (CV), qualification(s) and other related document(s) as one (1) document attachment on the e-Recruitment system. (Please ensure that document is in PDF format & maximum size 3MB). The Curriculum Vitae should be specific regarding previous positions occupied and the start date and end date of the position(s) should be indicated. Accompanying relevant documentation required to be uploaded on the system such as copies of all qualifications including National Senior Certificate/Matric certificate, Driver’s license, ID, etc., such documents need not be certified at point of application, however, certification will be required prior to attending the interview.
  • Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on, or before the day of the interview following an invitation from the Department to attend an interview, and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) should be in line with the requirements of the advertisement.
  • All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
  • Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with these instructions will not be considered. The onus is on the applicants to ensure that their applications are submitted online timeously.
  • Candidates who possess foreign qualifications and/or short courses certificates must take it upon themselves to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The highest relevant qualification should be captured/listed as the first qualification on the erecruitment profile.
  • Applicants are respectfully informed that if no notification of appointment is received within 4 months of the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial assets check, qualification verification and reference checks).
  • Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations and/or record.
  • The Department reserves the right not to make appointments on the advertised post(s).
  • All queries must be submitted via email addressed to the Human Resources Recruitment Support Team on: recruitment@treasury.fs.gov.za (no applications, strictly for enquiries purposes). Free State Provincial Treasury is compliant with the requirements of POPIA. ERRATUM: Kindly note that this post was advertised within the Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 with the closing date of 04 September 2026, Ref No: FSPT 017/26 has been withdrawn and re-advertised with a new reference number of FSPT: 018/26 and new closing date of 18 September 2026. Please note that the post requires a grade 12 certificate and a minimum of three years’ relevant experience as opposed to the previous advert.
  • Applicants are encouraged to kindly apply again. Apologies for any inconveniences caused. OTHER POST

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Original Text
POST 32/198 : DATA SCIENCE REF NO: FSPT 024/26 (X1 POST)
STIPEND : R8 174.75 per month
CENTRE : Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma or Degree in Data Science, Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, or an equivalent recognised qualification,
applicants must have successfully completed their qualifications and where a qualification certificate has not yet been issued, applicants must submit an
official academic transcript and a letter from the relevant institution confirming the successful completion of their studies. Applicants who have previously
participated in any internship programme will not be considered. Should it be discovered, either during the recruitment process or after appointment, that an
applicant has previously participated in an internship programme and failed to disclose this information, the internship contract will be terminated with
immediate effect. Preference: Preference will be given to eligible youth applicants who are residents of the Free State Province, provided that they
meet all the prescribed minimum requirements for the Graduate Internship
Programme.
DUTIES : Development: Successful candidates will undergo a structured programme of on-the-job training, workplace learning and professional development within
the Free State Provincial Treasury. The programme will Provide practical
workplace experience aligned with the intern's qualification and assigned area of work; expose interns to relevant departmental processes, systems and
procedures; Provide opportunities to apply academic knowledge in a practical work environment and enhance the participants' employability and
preparedness for entry into the formal labour market.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Xolile Ngesi: Ngesi@treasury.fs.gov.za strictly for enquiries regarding the Graduate Internship Programme

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