The Department of Employment and Labour is inviting qualified and interested candidates to apply for a range of government job opportunities in Pretoria, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Eastern Cape. These Department of Employment and Labour vacancies include positions in gender and youth programmes, labour inspections, occupational health and safety, claims processing, client services, and administration. Applicants should make sure they submit the correct Z83 form and CV before the closing date.
| Employer | Department of Employment and Labour |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 20 March 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online) |
| Location | Pretoria, KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape, South Africa |
Assistant Director: Gender, Disability and Youth
Reference No: HR4/26/03/01 HO
Salary: R468 459 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements
- Qualification at NQF 6 recognised by SAQA in Gender Studies, Gender and Woman Studies, Disabilities Studies, Human Rights, International Development Studies, Behavioural Economics, Public Policy, Political Studies, Youth Studies, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Public Management, Public Administration or Human Resource Management.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Four years’ functional experience in Gender, Disability and Youth programmes environment.
- Knowledge of gender equity, women empowerment, disability rights, youth development programmes, job access strategy and EHWP strategic plan.
Duties
- Provide inputs for policies, strategies and guidelines to promote mainstreaming and empowerment of women, youth and persons with disabilities.
- Coordinate and implement gender equity and women empowerment programmes.
- Coordinate disability mainstreaming programmes.
- Coordinate youth empowerment programmes.
- Monitor and evaluate implementation of gender, disability and youth issues.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted to:
Chief Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001
Hand delivery: 215 Francis Baard Street
Email: Jobs-HQ12@labour.gov.za
Team Leader
Reference No: HR4/4/5/09
Salary: R397 116 per annum
Centre: Pietermaritzburg Labour Centre
Requirements
- Three-year tertiary qualification (NQF 6) in Labour Relations, Labour Law, BCom Law or LLB.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Two years’ functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services.
- Knowledge of BCEA, LRA, UIA, UICA, Employment Equity Act, Employment Services Act, OHS Act, COIDA, SABS Codes and Immigration Act.
Duties
- Plan and conduct substantive inspections to ensure compliance with labour legislation.
- Investigate reported cases of contravention and appear in court as a state witness where required.
- Conduct blitz inspections and advocacy campaigns.
- Manage finalisation of case files and contribute to regional inspection planning and reporting.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted to:
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, Private Bag X9048, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Hand delivery: 370 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg
Email: Jobs-KZN12@Labour.gov.za
EE Inspector
Reference No: HR4/4/5/21
Salary: R397 116 per annum
Centre: Provincial Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Requirements
- National Diploma in Labour Law (NQF 6), Advanced Labour Law (NQF 7), Postgraduate Labour Law (NQF 8), Law Degree or BCom Law.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- One to two years’ experience in EE inspections will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of labour legislation, Batho Pele Principles, departmental procedures and inspection processes.
Duties
- Conduct Employment Equity procedural inspections and DG Reviews.
- Deal with non-compliant employers.
- Conduct advocacy campaigns on the Employment Equity Act.
- Assist in planning and maintaining provincial inspections and quality control of files.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted to:
Provincial Chief Inspector: KZN, P.O Box 940, Durban, 4000
Hand delivery: 267 Anton Lembede Street, Durban
Email: Jobs-KZN8@Labour.gov.za
OHS Inspector: Mechanical Engineering
Reference No: HR4/4/5/13
Salary: R397 116 per annum
Centre: Labour Centre, Prospecton (KZN)
Requirements
- Senior Certificate plus a three-year recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of OHS Act, regulations, South African National Standards, COIDA and UIA.
Duties
- Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Investigate incidents and complaints.
- Conduct proactive inspections and advocacy campaigns.
- Compile reports and contribute to regional inspection plans.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted to:
Deputy Director: Prospecton Labour Centre, PO Box X343, Umbogintwini, 4120
Hand delivery: N3 Prospecton Place, Prospecton
Email: Jobs-KZN24@labour.gov.za
OHS Inspector: Electrical Engineering
Reference No: HR4/4/5/12
Salary: R397 116 per annum
Centre: Labour Centre, Pietermaritzburg (KZN)
Requirements
- Senior Certificate plus a three-year recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of OHS Act, regulations, incorporated standards, COIDA and UIA.
Duties
- Conduct OHS inspections and enforce compliance.
- Investigate incidents and complaints.
- Conduct proactive inspections and advocacy campaigns.
- Assist with reporting and regional inspection planning.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted to:
Deputy Director: Pietermaritzburg Labour Centre, Private Bag X9048, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Hand delivery: 370 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg
Email: Jobs-KZN12@labour.gov.za
OHS Inspector: Health and Hygiene
Reference No: HR4/4/5/14
Salary: R397 116 per annum
Centre: Labour Centre, Verulam (KZN)
Requirements
- Senior Certificate plus a three-year recognised qualification in Occupational Health or Environmental Health.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of OHS Act, regulations, South African National Standards, COIDA and UIA.
Duties
- Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with OHS legislation.
- Investigate reported complaints and incidents.
- Conduct advocacy campaigns.
- Compile inspection and compliance reports.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted to:
Deputy Director: Verulam Labour Centre, PO Box X1144, Verulam, 4340
Hand delivery: 13 Wick Street, Verulam
Email: Jobs-KZN30@labour.gov.za
Employer Audit Officer
Reference No: HR4/4/5/22
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Centre: Provincial Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Requirements
- Three-year tertiary qualification in Internal Auditing, Financial Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Financial Information System, BCom Accounting, BCom Law, LLB or Financial Management.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of UIA, UICA, OHS Act, PFMA, NMWA, Labour Relations Act and departmental procedures.
Duties
- Conduct audits to determine compliance with UIA and UICA.
- Serve enforcement notices on non-complying employers.
- Refer non-complying employers for prosecution.
- Support advocacy programmes on UIA and UIC Act.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted to:
Deputy Director: Provincial Operations, P.O Box 940, Durban, 4000
Hand delivery: 267 Anton Lembede Street, Durban
Email: Jobs-KZN9@Labour.gov.za
Claims Processor
Reference No: HR4/4/5/10
Salary: R269 499 per annum
Centre: Pietermaritzburg Labour Centre
Requirements
- Undergraduate qualification (NQF 6) recognised by SAQA in Public Management, Business Management, Operations Management, Management, HRM, Nursing, Law, LLB, BCom, Finance or Administration.
- Experience in claims processing will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of claims registration, claims verification, claims settlement, OHS, PFMA and public service regulations.
Duties
- Register and acknowledge claims.
- Prepare compensation benefits.
- Handle claim enquiries.
- Perform administrative support duties.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted to:
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, Private Bag X9048, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Hand delivery: 370 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg
Email: Jobs-KZN12@Labour.gov.za
BCEA Inspector: Inspection Services (X4 Posts)
Salary: R269 499 per annum
Centres and Reference Numbers
- Kokstad Labour Centre – Ref No: HR4/4/5/01
- Pietermaritzburg Labour Centre – Ref No: HR4/4/5/02
- Stanger Labour Centre – Ref No: HR4/4/5/03
- Ulundi Labour Centre – Ref No: HR4/4/5/04
Requirements
- Three-year relevant qualification in Labour Relations, BCom Law or LLB.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of BCEA, Skills Development Act, Labour Relations Act, UIA, UICA, Employment Equity Act and Batho Pele Principles.
Duties
- Conduct occupational inspections to ensure compliance with labour laws.
- Investigate contraventions and enforce compliance.
- Conduct blitz inspections.
- Conduct advocacy campaigns.
- Assist in drafting inspection plans and reports.
How to Apply
Kokstad Labour Centre
Deputy Director: Kokstad Labour Centre, PO Box 260, Kokstad, 4700
Hand delivery: 59 Hope Street, Kokstad
Email: Jobs-KZN1@Labour.gov.za
Pietermaritzburg Labour Centre
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, Private Bag X9048, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Hand delivery: 370 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg
Email: Jobs-KZN12@Labour.gov.za
Stanger Labour Centre
Deputy Director: Stanger Labour Centre, PO Box 138, Stanger, 4450
Hand delivery: 12 Cator Street, Stanger
Email: Jobs-KZN25@Labour.gov.za
Ulundi Labour Centre
Deputy Director: Ulundi Labour Centre, Private Bag X56, Ulundi, 3838
Hand delivery: Unit A Wombe Street, Ulundi
Email: Jobs-KZN3@Labour.gov.za
Client Service Officer: PES
Reference No: HR/4/4/1/30
Salary: R269 499 per annum
Centre: Qonce Labour Centre
Requirements
- Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate.
- No experience required.
- Valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of departmental procedures, labour legislation, Employment Services Act, Public Service Act and Batho Pele principles.
Duties
- Register work seekers on ESSA.
- Register work and learning opportunities on ESSA.
- Refer work seekers for employment counselling services.
- Provide administrative support for placement of work seekers.
- Participate in advocacy sessions when required.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted to:
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, Private Bag X3081, Butterworth, 4960
Hand delivery: ERF 9369 Blyth and Robison Streets, Butterworth, 4960
Email: Jobs-ECKWT@labour.gov.za
Administrative Clerk: IES (X2 Posts)
Reference No: HR4/4/5/11
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Centre: Pietermaritzburg Labour Centre
Requirements
- Matric / Senior Certificate.
- Knowledge of office administrative procedures, filing, document retrieval, fax machine and photocopier operations, and data capturing.
- Skills in planning, organising, communication, computer literacy and ability to work under pressure.
Duties
- Render administrative support services to the Directorate.
- Control movement of files and documents.
- Provide Supply Chain Management support.
- Render Human Resource support services.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted to:
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, Private Bag X9048, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Hand delivery: 370 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg
Email: Jobs-KZN12@Labour.gov.za
How to Apply
To apply for these Department of Employment and Labour vacancies, submit:
- A completed new Z83 form
- An updated CV
- Both documents combined into one PDF attachment
Applications must clearly indicate the correct job title and reference number in the email subject line. Each post requires a separate application. Late, incomplete, unsigned, or incorrectly submitted applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents. If you do not hear back within eight weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.