Frequently Asked Questions

NewGenJobs is a free South African job platform that aggregates government and private sector vacancies and automatically applies for jobs on your behalf. You fill in your profile once, and we handle the applications.

Yes, completely free for job seekers. We are funded through advertising, which allows us to offer all features at no cost. We will never charge you to apply for a job.

When you click "Apply" on a job listing, NewGenJobs uses your saved profile to complete the application automatically. For government jobs, we generate a completed Z83 form and email it with your CV to the relevant HR department. For online portals, our system fills in the application form on the employer's website.

The Z83 is the official South African government application form required for all public sector job applications. It was updated in January 2021. NewGenJobs generates a correctly completed Z83 PDF using your profile information, so you never need to fill it in manually.

Go to your Dashboard and click "Connect Gmail". You will be redirected to Google to authorise NewGenJobs to send emails on your behalf. We only use this permission to send job applications - we never read your emails or contacts.

Yes. You can browse all jobs and use the platform without Gmail. However, to auto-apply for government jobs that require email submission, you will need to connect Gmail or download and send the Z83 yourself.

Once you set up your profile with your province, industry, and qualifications, NewGenJobs sends you personalised job alert emails twice daily at 9AM and 3PM. Each alert contains jobs matched specifically to your background.

Go to Settings and select the CV tab. You can upload a PDF of your CV. NewGenJobs will store it securely and attach it to every application automatically.

Yes. We store all personal data securely and never sell it to third parties. Your ID number, CV, and contact details are only used to complete job applications on your behalf. You can request full deletion of your data at any time by emailing support@newgenjobs.co.za.

Our matching system looks at your saved province, industry interests, highest qualification, and work history. Jobs in your province within your industry are scored higher and appear in your alerts first.

We fetch vacancies from the Public Service Commission Circular every week, which covers all national government departments. We also pull from DPSA, provincial government portals, and specific department career pages.

Yes. Every application submitted through NewGenJobs appears in your Applications dashboard with the date, job title, employer, and current status. If you connected Gmail, we also detect employer replies automatically.

NewGenJobs automatically removes jobs once they pass their closing date. If you find an expired listing please email listings@newgenjobs.co.za and we will remove it immediately.

Go to Settings, scroll to the bottom, and click "Request account deletion". We will delete all your data within 30 days in accordance with POPIA. You can also email privacy@newgenjobs.co.za.

Email us at support@newgenjobs.co.za with a description of the issue or your suggestion. We read every message and typically respond within one business day.