Looking to grow your career in the public sector? The Department of Employment and Labour invites qualified candidates to apply for multiple vacancies across South Africa. These positions are ideal for individuals with qualifications in law, finance, auditing, HR, statistics, communications, and engineering who want to make a difference in service delivery and compliance.
Vacancy Overview
| Employer: | Department of Employment and Labour |
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| Closing Date: | 01 August 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 (online submission) |
| Location: | Western Cape, Free State, Gauteng, and more |
Post Title: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
Reference: HR4/4/10/830
Centre: Labour Centre: Knysna (Western Cape)
Salary: R1 059 105 per annum (All-inclusive)
Requirements:
- NQF 6/7 qualification in a relevant field (see full list in advert).
- 5 years’ experience (2 years at Assistant Director level).
- Valid Driver’s Licence.
Duties:
- Manage service delivery and represent the Department in key forums.
- Lead service improvement plans and manage all Labour Centre resources.
Application Email:
Post Title: Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management
Reference: HR4/4/08/139
Centre: Provincial Office: Kimberley
Salary: R468 459 per annum
Requirements:
- NQF 6/7 in Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 4 years’ relevant experience (2 years supervisory).
- Valid Driver’s Licence.
Duties:
- Manage procurement, logistics, asset control, and contracts in the province.
Application Email:
Post Title: Assistant Director: Communications
Reference: HR4/4/10/832
Centre: Western Cape Provincial Office
Salary: R468 459 per annum
Requirements:
- NQF 6/7 in Communications, Media Studies, or Public Relations.
- 2 years’ supervisory and 2 years’ functional experience.
Duties:
- Handle public relations, media liaison, and manage DEL’s internal communications.
Application Email:
Post Title: Assistant Director: Labour Market Information Statistics
Reference: HR4/4/10/834
Centre: Western Cape Provincial Office
Salary: R468 459 per annum
Requirements:
- NQF 6/7 in Social Sciences, Economics, or Statistics.
- 2 years’ supervisory and 2 years’ data processing experience.
Duties:
- Monitor and evaluate performance information and service delivery plans.
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Post Title: Assistant Director: Fraud Investigations and Anti-Corruption
Reference: HR4/4/10/835
Centre: Western Cape Provincial Office
Salary: R468 459 per annum
Requirements:
- NQF 6/7 in Risk Management, Forensics, or Accounting.
- 2 years’ supervisory and 2 years in fraud investigations.
Duties:
- Lead anti-corruption strategies, investigations, and asset recovery.
Application Email:
Post Title: Inspector BCEA (x2)
Reference: HR4/4/10/836
Centre: Cape Town Labour Centre
Salary: R397 116 per annum
Requirements:
- NQF 6/7 in Labour Relations, Law.
- 2 years’ inspection experience.
- Valid Driver’s Licence.
Duties:
- Conduct inspections and investigations for compliance with BCEA and NMWA.
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Post Title: OHS Inspector (x2)
Reference: HR4/4/10/837
Centre: Bellville Labour Centre
Salary: R397 116 per annum
Requirements:
- NQF 6/7 in Engineering, Health, or Science.
- 2 years’ experience in OHS inspections.
- Valid Driver’s Licence.
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Post Title: Team Leader
Reference: HR4/4/10/838
Centre: Beaufort West Labour Centre
Salary: R397 116 per annum
Requirements:
- NQF 6/7 in Labour Law or related field.
- 2 years’ inspection experience.
- Valid Driver’s Licence.
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Post Title: Claims Assessor
Reference: HR4/4/8/941
Centre: Welkom Labour Centre (Free State)
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Requirements:
- NQF 6 qualification in Public/Admin/HR/Finance/Law/Nursing.
- 1-year claims or medical experience.
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Post Title: Inspector
Reference: HR4/4/4/05/14
Centre: Kempton Park Labour Centre (Gauteng)
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Requirements:
- NQF 6/7 in Labour Relations or Law.
- 1-year inspection experience.
- Valid Driver’s Licence.
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Post Title: Inspector: Inspection and Enforcement Services
Reference: HR4/4/10/842
Centre: Mossel Bay Labour Centre
Salary: R269 499 per annum
Requirements:
- NQF 6 in Labour Law/Relations.
- Valid Driver’s Licence.
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Post Title: UI Claims Officer (x10)
Reference: HR4/4/10/843
Centre: Western Cape Provincial Office
Salary: R269 499 per annum
Requirements:
- Grade 12/Senior Certificate.
- 0 to 6 months’ experience in claims.
Application Email:
How to Apply
Applicants must use the new Z83 form, fully completed, signed, and accompanied by a detailed CV (combined in one PDF). Incomplete or incorrectly submitted applications will be disqualified. Submit via email to the address listed for each specific post. Late applications will not be accepted.
To download the Z83 form, visit the South African Government official website.