The Department of Employment and Labour vacancies are open across several provinces, with roles in operations, statutory services, HR, inspections, nursing (medical adjudication), property and administration. If you’re ready to serve the public and grow your career, apply by the deadline and follow the Z83 rules carefully to avoid disqualification.
Vacancy at a Glance
| Employer | Department of Employment and Labour |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 06 October 2025 — 16:00 (walk-in) & 00:00 (online) |
| Location | Multiple sites nationwide: Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal (see each post) |
Important Application Rules (read first)
- Use the new Z83 (from any Public Service Department or www.gov.za/documents).
- Online submissions: attach one (1) PDF containing signed Z83 + comprehensive CV only; JPEGs not accepted.
- Z83 must be fully completed, initialled and signed (Sections A–D in full; answer the re-appointment question in Part F).
- Certified copies (ID, qualifications, driver’s licence, SAQA for foreign quals) are only required from shortlisted candidates.
- No faxes. Late/incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo assessments and personnel suitability checks per POPIA.
Assistant Director: UI Operations (X2)
Refs: Provincial Office Eastern Cape — HR 4/4/1/140 (East London) • Labour Centre Gqeberha — HR 4/4/1/150
Salary: R582 444 p.a.
Requirements
NQF 6 in Ops/Public/Business/Admin/Management/Finance; 4 years’ experience (2 in operations + 2 supervisory); driver’s licence. Knowledge of UIA, UICA, PFMA, BCEA, PSA/PSR, Treasury Regs.
Duties
Facilitate employer services; coordinate assessment/validation/adjudication of claims; manage registry; coordinate appeals/complaints; provide general support; manage unit resources.
Enquiries
- East London: Mr TM Ramatsetse (043) 701 3000
- Gqeberha: Mr M Nqolowa (041) 506 5000
How to Apply (per post)
- East London: Acting Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X9005, East London, 0001; No. 3 Hill Street, East London; Email: Jobs-EC4@labour.gov.za
- Gqeberha: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Ops, Private Bag X6045, Gqeberha, 6000; VSN Centre, 116–134 Govan Mbeki Ave, Gqeberha; Email: Jobs-EC6@labour.gov.za
Assistant Director: Statutory Services
Ref: HR4/4/10/901 • Centre: Provincial Office, Western Cape • Salary: R468 459 p.a.
Requirements
LLB/NQF 7 legal; admitted Attorney/Advocate; 2 years legal experience; driver’s licence.
Duties
Implement statutory processes for all labour legislation and IES policies; run advocacy programmes; monitor enforcement files; oversee statutory admin in the province.
Enquiries
Mr Q Bowman (021) 441 8120
How to Apply
PO Box 872, Cape Town, 8000; No. 9 Long St (Cnr Riebeeck & Long), Cape Town; Email: Jobs-WC@labour.gov.za
Assistant Director: Human Resources Management & Employment Relations
Ref: HR4/4/8/140 • Centre: Provincial Office, Kimberley • Salary: R468 459 p.a.
Requirements
NQF 6 in HRM; 2 years supervisory + 2 years HR & ER experience; driver’s licence.
Duties
Coordinate HRM policy implementation; advise on ER; manage EE programmes; oversee service benefits.
Enquiries
Mr ZL Albanie (053) 838 1502
How to Apply
Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301; Laboria House, c/o Pniel & Compound St, Kimberley; Email: Jobs-NCKIM@labour.gov.za
Personal Assistant (Office of the DDG: Public Employment Services)
Ref: HR4/25/09/16HO • Centre: Head Office, Pretoria • Salary: R468 459 p.a.
Requirements
NQF 6 in Office/Info Mgmt/Public Admin/Business Admin; 4 years office admin/secretariat experience.
Duties
Admin support to DDG; diary/events; meetings/workshops; secretariat oversight; confidential records; project coordination and branch budget monitoring.
Enquiries
Ms L Kekana (012) 309 4656
How to Apply
Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001; 215 Francis Baard St, Pretoria; Email: Jobs-HQ30@labour.gov.za
Assistant Director: Asset Management
Ref: HR4/25/9/11HO • Centre: Head Office, Pretoria • Salary: R468 459 p.a.
Requirements
NQF 6 in Asset/SCM/Public Admin/Finance/Tax/BCom (Accounting/SCM); 2 years supervisory + 2 years asset management.
Duties
Maintain asset register & issuing of stores; technical guidance; manage reversals/disposals/donations; supervise staff.
Enquiries
Ms K Maholwana (012) 309 4670
How to Apply
Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001; 215 Francis Baard St, Pretoria; Email: Jobs-HQ23@labour.gov.za
Statutory Services Officer
Ref: HR4/4/10/902 • Centre: Provincial Office, Western Cape • Salary: R397 116 p.a.
Requirements
BProc/LLB/BCom Law (NQF 7); 1 year legal/compliance; driver’s licence.
Duties
Independently administer enforcement work; support ASD: Statutory Services; contribute to strategy; facilitate inspector capacity programmes; compile unit stats.
Enquiries
Mr Q Bowman (021) 441 8120
How to Apply
PO Box 872, Cape Town, 8000; No. 9 Long St, Cape Town; Email: Jobs-WC1@labour.gov.za
Senior Administration Officer: Operations
Ref: HR4/4/10/120 • Centre: Butterworth Labour Centre • Salary: R397 116 p.a.
Requirements
NQF 6 in Ops/Public/Business/Admin/Finance; 2 years client-service/claims/operations or insurance; driver’s licence.
Duties
Frontline UI services; quality assurance & follow-ups; administer UI claims & processing; supervise human/financial/assets resources.
Enquiries
Ms N Getyeza (047) 491 0656
How to Apply
Private Bag X3081, Butterworth, 4960; Erf 9369, Blyth & Robison Sts, Butterworth; Email: Jobs-ECBTW@labour.gov.za
Team Leader (X2)
Centres/Refs: Nqanqarhu — HR4/4/10/50 • KwaMaqoma — HR4/4/10/51 • Salary: R397 116 p.a.
Requirements
NQF 6/7 in Labour Relations/Labour Law/LLB/BCom Law; 2 years IES experience; driver’s licence.
Duties
Plan & conduct BCEA/LRA inspections; investigate contraventions and appear as State witness; run blitz inspections and advocacy; manage case finalisation; contribute to regional plans & stats.
Enquiries
- Nqanqarhu: Ms N Mvanyashe (045) 932 1424
- KwaMaqoma: Mr T Mgudane (046) 645 7700
How to Apply (per post)
- Nqanqarhu: P.O. Box 397, Nqanqarhu, 5480; 1 Royal Rd, Nqanqarhu, 5780; Email: Jobs-ECMCR@labour.gov.za
- KwaMaqoma (Fort Beaufort): Private Bag X530, Fort Beaufort, 4735; No. 528 Alice Rd, Old Teba Bldg, Fort Beaufort, 5720; Email: Jobs-ECFOB@labour.gov.za
Administration Officer: Property Acquisition & Leasing
Ref: HR 4/4/4/09/01 • Centre: Kempton Park (Gauteng) • Salary: R325 101 p.a.
Requirements
NQF 6/7 in Public/Facilities/Property Mgmt or BA Disaster & Safety Mgmt; 1–2 years property acquisition & leasing.
Duties
Acquire/renew leases; conduct OHS compliance site inspections; process lease expenditure and ensure 30-day payments; maintain electronic accommodation records.
Enquiries
Mr S Mthethwa (011) 853 0300
How to Apply
PO Box 4560, Johannesburg, 2001; 47 Empire Rd, Parktown; Email: Jobs-GP25@labour.gov.za
Professional Nurse (Medical Adjudication) Grade 1–3
Ref: HR 4/4/6/02 • Centre: Labour Centre, Modimolle • Salary: OSD (Grade 1: R324 384–R382 107; Grade 2: R396 132–R466 623; Grade 3: R476 367–R610 662)**
Requirements
4-year degree (NQF 7) or 3-year Diploma (NQF 6) in Nursing; SANC registration; relevant clinical experience by grade; PG Diploma in Occupational Health/Theatre/Critical Care advantageous; experience in trauma/emergency/med claims processing an advantage.
Duties
Advise on liability acceptance; recommend approval of medical accounts; provide medical advice on OI claims; determine PD/TTD; assess accounts on OI and OD claims.
Enquiries
Mr MI Makgobola (015) 290 1723
How to Apply
Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700; 42a Schoeman St, Polokwane; Email: Job-MOD@labour.gov.za
BCEA Inspector (X2)
Centres/Refs: Malelane — HR4/4/7/44 • Durban — HR4/4/5/80 • Salary: R269 499 p.a.
Requirements
NQF 6 in Labour Relations/BCom Law/LLB; driver’s licence (Durban post lists none explicitly but advisable); no experience required.
Duties
Conduct inspections for compliance with labour legislation; investigate contraventions; run blitz inspections & advocacy; assist with plans/reports/stats.
Enquiries
- Malelane: Ms N Ndhlovu (013) 791 6000/6008
- Durban: Mr S Mchunu (031) 336 1501
How to Apply (per post)
- Malelane: Private Bag X517, Malelane, 1320; Old ABSA Bldg, G/F, 19 Lorenco Rd, Malelane; Email: Jobs-INSP-MAL-@LABOUR.gov.za
- Durban: PO Box 10074, Marine Parade, 4056; 16 Beach Grove, Durban; Email: Jobs-KZN16@labour.gov.za
Inspector (X2)
Centres/Refs: Alberton — HR4/4/4/09/02 • Ga-Rankuwa — HR4/4/4/09/03 • Salary: R269 499 p.a.
Requirements
NQF 6 in Labour Relations/BCom Law/LLB; driver’s licence; MS Office; strong communication & analysis.
Duties
As above: inspections, investigations, blitz & advocacy, plans/reports/stats.
Enquiries
- Alberton: Mr M Nkutha (010) 700 0290
- Ga-Rankuwa: Mr P Rangwashe (012) 700 0290
How to Apply (per post)
PO Box 4560, Johannesburg, 2001; 47 Empire Rd, Parktown
- Email (Alberton): Jobs-GP11@labour.gov.za
- Email (Ga-Rankuwa): Jobs-GP13@labour.gov.za
Administrative Clerk: Management Support Services
Ref: HR4/4/7/7 • Centre: Mthatha Labour Centre • Salary: R228 321 p.a.
Requirements
Grade 12; knowledge of Batho Pele, departmental policies, Treasury Regs; solid admin, computer and customer-service skills.
Duties
Run SCM functions daily; finance & office management; HR admin; training & performance activities; records management.
Enquiries
Ms Zawula (047) 501 5600
How to Apply
Private Bag X5080, Umtata, 5100; Manpower Bldg, Cnr Elliot & Madeira St, Umtata; Email: Jobs-ECMCR@labour.gov.za
Where to learn more
To learn more about the department and its services, visit the Department of Employment and Labour official website.