The Department of Employment and Labour invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for various vacancies available across South Africa. These posts are suitable for candidates with experience in senior management, finance, public administration, employment services, call centre operations, HR, anti-fraud, inspection services, employer registration and clerical support.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Employment and Labour |
| Closing Date | 17 July 2026 |
| Walk-in Closing Time | 16:00 |
| Online Closing Time | 23:59 |
| Locations | Pretoria, eMaXesibeni, Mmabatho, Limpopo, Eastern Cape, Rustenburg, Mogwase, Lichtenburg, Taung, Mafikeng and Klerksdorp |
| Application Method | Email, hand delivery or post, depending on the post |
| Required Documents | New Z83 form and comprehensive CV only |
Unemployment Insurance Commissioner Ref No: HR4/26/07/02/UIF
Salary: R1 885 710 per annum, all-inclusive
Centre: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have a qualification at NQF Level 8, as recognised by SAQA, in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Public Management, Management, Business Administration, Business Management or Operations Management.
Applicants must have eight years’ experience at Senior Management Level in a public sector institution, social security institution, financial institution or public entity.
Required knowledge includes the Unemployment Insurance Act, Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act, South African labour market, PFMA, governance, risk management, investment oversight, stakeholder management, labour legislation, social security systems, Public Service Regulations and Batho Pele Principles.
Required skills include financial management, strategic leadership, people management, executive decision-making, communication, stakeholder management, computer literacy, project management, negotiation, change management, problem-solving and service delivery innovation.
Duties
The successful candidate will strategically oversee operations services, corporate services and comprehensive financial services.
Duties include providing strategic leadership on Labour Activation Programmes, managing anti-fraud and anti-corruption services, ensuring effective internal audit and assurance services, providing overall leadership of the Fund, managing compliance audits and ensuring effective management of human resources, assets and budget.
Enquiries
Mr AC Mathabela
Tel: 012 337 1815
Application Details
Applications must be sent to:
Chief Director: Corporate Services
PO Box 1851
Pretoria
0001
Hand delivery:
Corner Lillian Ngoyi and Pretorius Street
ABSA Towers Building
Pretoria
Email applications:
For attention:
Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Head Office
Commissioner: Compensation Fund Ref No: HR4/26/07/01/CF
Salary: R1 885 710 per annum, all-inclusive salary package
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have a qualification at NQF Level 8, as recognised by SAQA, in Business Management, Finance, Accounting or Operational Management.
Applicants must have eight years’ experience at Senior Managerial Level.
Required knowledge includes Department of Employment and Labour strategies, Compensation Fund service delivery models, labour legislation, risk management, corporate governance, budgeting, financial management, COIDA, PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, OHSA, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, PAIA, PAJA and the Constitution of South Africa.
Required competencies include communication, computer literacy, strategic leadership, programme and project management, financial management, change management, knowledge management, service delivery innovation, decision-making, accountability and people management.
Duties
The successful candidate will determine the Fund strategy, vision, mission and values.
Duties include leading the operations of the Fund, ensuring regulatory compliance, representing the Fund in internal and external structures, maintaining stakeholder relations, establishing internal controls, championing institutional transformation and managing the senior management team.
Enquiries
Mr JM Ledwaba
Tel: 072 591 9784
Application Details
Applications must be sent to:
Chief Director: Human Resources Management
Private Bag X117
Pretoria
0001
Hand delivery:
215 Francis Baard Street
Email applications:
For attention:
Sub-directorate: Human Resources Planning Practices and Administration, Compensation Fund
Counsellor Grade 1 Ref No: HR4/4/1/10
Salary: Grade 1: R741 102 – R821 070 per annum; Grade 2: R844 128 – R935 045 per annum; Grade 3: R953 094 – R1 055 292 per annum
Centre: eMaXesibeni Labour Centre
Requirements
Applicants must have a four-year Bachelor of Psychology qualification or an equivalent qualification in Psychology.
Applicants must be registered with the HPCSA as a Registered Counsellor in independent practice or Psychometrist in independent practice.
Grade 1 requires no experience, Grade 2 requires eight years’ experience and Grade 3 requires 16 years’ experience.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Required knowledge includes ILO conventions, financial management, human resource management and psychometric assessment.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide and implement employment counselling services.
Duties include implementing recruitment, psychometric assessment and selection services, liaising with organisations to facilitate employability enhancement interventions for designated groups and managing the operations and personnel resources of the employment counselling unit.
Enquiries
Ms L Nongena-Sigedle
Tel: 039 254 0282
Application Details
Applications must be sent to:
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
Private Bag X530
eMaXesibeni
4735
Hand delivery:
No. 52 Church Street
eMaXesibeni
4735
Email applications:
Employment Services Coordinator Ref No: HR4/4/06/08
Salary: R605 745 per annum
Centre: Mmabatho Provincial Office
Requirements
Applicants must have a three-year relevant qualification in Social Science, Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration or Business Management.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have two years’ functional experience in a Public Employment Services environment and two years’ management experience.
Required knowledge includes ILO conventions, financial management, HR management, recruitment and selection, government strategies, Immigration Act, Employment Services Act, UIF Act and COIDA.
Duties
The successful candidate will coordinate international cross-border labour migration and PEA/TES functions.
Duties include coordinating services to distressed companies, facilitating stakeholder relations for placement opportunities, providing operational and technical support to labour centres, facilitating IT infrastructure and innovation for employer services, training ESSA end-users and managing employer service reports.
Enquiries
Ms N Litheko
Tel: 018 387 8195
Application Details
Applications must be sent to:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X2040
Mmabatho
2735
Hand delivery:
Provident House
University Drive
Mmabatho
Email applications:
Assistant Director: Operation Systems Support Services Ref No: HR4/4/3/2ASDOSSS/UIF
Salary: R487 197 per annum
Centre: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification in Public Management, Business Management or Information Technology at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA.
Applicants must have four years’ experience, of which two years must be functional experience and two years must be supervisory experience in an application support or systems support management environment.
Required knowledge includes PFMA, National Archives and Records Service of South Africa Act, electronic document management systems, BCEA, LRA, EEA, PSA, operational systems and SAP Business Intelligence.
Duties
The successful candidate will facilitate operational applications and ensure that systems are accessible, effective and efficient.
Duties include supporting the management of service providers and supplier contracts, coordinating business operations applications and managing human, financial and asset resources.
Enquiries
Ms MM Mathobela
Tel: 012 337 1428
Application Details
Email applications:
Assistant Director: Call Centre Ref No: HR4/4/3/2ASDCC/UIF
Salary: R487 197 per annum
Centre: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have a three-year relevant tertiary qualification in Contact Centre Management, Public Management, Business Administration, Business Management, Financial Management, Management, Administration Management or Public Administration.
Applicants must have two years’ functional experience in a call centre and two years’ supervisory experience in a call centre.
Required knowledge includes PFMA, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, LRA, EEA, BCEA, UIA and UICA.
Duties
The successful candidate will facilitate the handling of incoming calls and enquiries.
Duties include reviewing call centre policies and procedures, coordinating helpdesk services and managing human, financial and asset resources in the sub-directorate.
Enquiries
Ms ZW Chauke
Tel: 012 337 1886
Application Details
Email applications:
Assistant Director: HRM and ER
Posts: 2
Contract: Three years
Salary: R487 197 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Centres and Reference Numbers
Provincial Office: Limpopo
Ref No: HR4/4/6/35
Posts: 1
Provincial Office: Eastern Cape
Ref No: HR4/4/1/11
Posts: 1
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management, Public Management or Employee Relations at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA.
A driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Applicants must have four years’ experience, of which two years must be functional experience in Human Resource Management and Employee Relations, and two years must be at Senior Practitioner level.
Required knowledge includes Public Service transformation, HR systems, Public Service Act and Regulations, recruitment and selection, departmental policies, Batho Pele Principles, MISS, PERSAL and HR information management systems.
Duties
The successful candidates will coordinate and monitor the implementation of HR management policies in the province.
Duties include advising on Employment Relations policies, managing Employment Equity programmes, monitoring service benefits administration and managing human, financial and asset resources in the sub-directorate.
Enquiries
Limpopo: Ms SM Lebogo
Tel: 015 290 1662
Eastern Cape: Mr TM Ramatsetse
Tel: 043 701 3000
Application Details
For Limpopo applications:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X9368
Polokwane
0700
Hand delivery:
42a Schoeman Street
Polokwane
Email:
For Eastern Cape applications:
Acting Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X9005
East London
5209
Hand delivery:
No. 3 Hill Street
East London
Email:
Senior Practitioner: Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Ref No: HR4/4/3/1SPAFAC/UIF
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have a three-year tertiary qualification at NQF Level 6 in Risk Management, Internal Audit, Risk and Security Management, Accounting or Forensic Investigation.
Applicants must have two years’ functional experience in an anti-fraud and anti-corruption or risk management environment.
Required knowledge includes PFMA, fraud and corruption legislation, Prevention of Organised Crime Act, PAIA, BCEA, Protected Disclosures Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, LRA, UIA and UICA.
Duties
The successful candidate will implement departmental anti-fraud and anti-corruption strategies.
Duties include identifying potential fraud and corruption risks, conducting investigations of fraud and corruption business cases, proposing prevention measures, conducting awareness campaigns and supervising resources in the section.
Enquiries
Mr GS Phoshoko
Tel: 012 337 1978
Application Details
Email applications:
OHS Inspector
Posts: 2
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centres and Reference Numbers
Labour Centre: Rustenburg, North West
Ref No: HR 4/4/06/04
Posts: 1
Labour Centre: Mogwase, North West
Ref No: HR 4/4/06/05
Posts: 1
Requirements
Applicants must have a three-year tertiary qualification in Environmental Health, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Construction, Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology or Biochemistry.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have two years’ functional experience in inspection and enforcement of labour legislation or in a relevant environment.
Duties
The successful candidates will plan and conduct inspections to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, regulations and incorporated standards.
Duties include confirming registrations under UIF and COIDA, investigating incidents and complaints, enforcing legislation, appearing in court as state witnesses, conducting proactive inspections, conducting advocacy campaigns and compiling inspection reports.
Enquiries
Ms N Litheko
Tel: 018 387 8195
Application Details
Applications must be sent to:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X2040
Mmabatho
2735
Hand delivery:
Provident House
University Drive
Mmabatho
Email applications:
Employer Services Practitioner Ref No: HR 4/4/06/07
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Labour Centre: Lichtenburg, North West
Requirements
Applicants must have a three-year relevant qualification in Social Science, Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Public Administration, Business Management or Public Management.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have two years’ functional experience in a client-oriented environment.
Required knowledge includes the Employment Services Act, UIF Act, Public Service Act, Immigration Act, Skills Development Act, Social Plan Guidelines, HR management, PFMA and ILO conventions related to Public Employment Services.
Duties
The successful candidate will market Public Employment Services to stakeholders to acquire opportunities and support recruitment, selection, referral and placement of registered work seekers.
Duties include processing international cross-border labour migration requests, processing PEA and TES registration applications, supervising registration and referral of work seekers, monitoring employment schemes and supervising employer services at the labour centre.
Enquiries
Ms N Litheko
Tel: 018 387 8195
Application Details
Applications must be sent to:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X2040
Mmabatho
2735
Hand delivery:
Provident House
University Drive
Mmabatho
Email applications:
Team Leader Ref No: HR 4/4/06/06
Posts: 1
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Labour Centre: Taung, North West
Requirements
Applicants must have a three-year National Diploma at NQF Level 6 or undergraduate Bachelor Degree at NQF Level 7 in Labour Relations, Labour Law, LLB or BCom Law.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have two years’ functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services.
Required knowledge includes BCEA, LRA, EEA, UIA, COIDA, OHS, Skills Development Act, Immigration Act and related labour legislation.
Duties
The successful candidate will plan and conduct substantive inspections to enforce labour legislation.
Duties include investigating reported labour legislation contraventions, preparing for court appearances, conducting proactive blitz inspections, conducting advocacy campaigns, contributing to inspection plans and reports, compiling statistics and supervising resources in the sub-section.
Enquiries
Ms N Litheko
Tel: 018 387 8195
Application Details
Applications must be sent to:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X2040
Mmabatho
2735
Hand delivery:
Provident House
University Drive
Mmabatho
Email applications:
Senior Practitioner: Human Resource Management
Posts: 2
Contract: Three years
Salary: R413 001 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Centres and Reference Numbers
Provincial Office: Limpopo
Ref No: HR4/4/6/36
Posts: 1
Provincial Office: Eastern Cape
Ref No: HR4/4/1/12
Posts: 1
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management or Public Management at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA.
A driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Applicants must have two years’ functional experience in a Human Resource Management environment.
Required knowledge includes PFMA, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, LRA, EEA, PSCBC and CCMA procedures and Batho Pele Principles.
Duties
The successful candidates will monitor recruitment and selection processes.
Duties include facilitating and approving service benefits, monitoring termination of service in the province, monitoring HR policy implementation and supervising human, financial and asset resources in the division.
Enquiries
Limpopo: MI Makgobola
Tel: 015 290 1723
Eastern Cape: Mr TM Ramatsetse
Tel: 043 701 3000
Application Details
For Limpopo applications:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X9368
Polokwane
0700
Hand delivery:
42a Schoeman Street
Polokwane
Email:
For Eastern Cape applications:
Acting Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X9005
East London
5209
Hand delivery:
No. 3 Hill Street
East London
Email:
Senior Practitioner: HRD and Performance Management
Posts: 2
Contract: Three years
Salary: R413 001 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Centres and Reference Numbers
Provincial Office: Limpopo
Ref No: HR4/4/6/37
Provincial Office: Eastern Cape
Ref No: HR4/4/1/13
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Training and Development, Management of Training, Public Management or Industrial and Organisational Psychology at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA.
A driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Applicants must have two years’ functional experience in HRD, training and development or performance management services.
Required knowledge includes PSA, PSR, PFMA, HRD policies, PERSAL, Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act, LRA, BCEA, EEA, POPIA, project management and diversity management.
Duties
The successful candidates will coordinate the implementation of HRD initiatives in the province.
Duties include coordinating performance management systems, implementing internship and learnership programmes, coordinating orientation and induction programmes and managing resources in the division.
Enquiries
Limpopo: Ms TE Maluleke
Tel: 015 290 1768
Eastern Cape: Mr TM Ramatsetse
Tel: 043 701 3000
Application Details
For Limpopo applications:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X9368
Polokwane
0700
Hand delivery:
42a Schoeman Street
Polokwane
Email:
For Eastern Cape applications:
Acting Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X9005
East London
5209
Hand delivery:
No. 3 Hill Street
East London
Email:
Senior Practitioner: Employee Relations Ref No: HR4/4/6/38
Contract: Three years
Salary: R413 001 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Centre: Provincial Office: Limpopo
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 in Human Resource Management or Labour Relations Management as recognised by SAQA.
A driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Applicants must have two years’ functional experience in an Employment Relations Management environment.
Required knowledge includes Public Service Commission rules, bargaining council resolutions, labour case law, PFMA, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, LRA, EEA, PSCBC and CCMA procedures.
Duties
The successful candidate will conduct and analyse grievances and complaints from employees in the province.
Duties include drafting charges, finalising misconduct cases, representing the Department in disputes referred to the GPSSBC and CCMA, conducting advocacy sessions and providing administrative support in the section.
Enquiries
Ms GJ Matlhakoane
Tel: 015 290 1665
Application Details
Applications must be sent to:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X9368
Polokwane
0700
Hand delivery:
42a Schoeman Street
Polokwane
Email applications:
Inspector: Inspection and Enforcement Services
Posts: 2
Salary: R280 278 per annum
Centres and Reference Numbers
Mafikeng Labour Centre
Ref No: HR4/4/06/02
Posts: 1
Klerksdorp Labour Centre
Ref No: HR 4/4/06/03
Posts: 1
Requirements
Applicants must have a three-year relevant qualification at NQF Level 6 in Labour Relations, BCom Law or LLB.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Required knowledge includes BCEA, departmental policies, Skills Development Act, LRA, UIA, UICA, EEA and Batho Pele Principles.
Duties
The successful candidates will conduct occupational inspections to ensure compliance with labour legislation.
Duties include investigating reported contraventions, enforcing legislation where necessary, conducting proactive blitz inspections, conducting advocacy campaigns and assisting in drafting inspection plans and reports.
Enquiries
Mr U Qambata
Tel: 018 387 8195
Application Details
Applications must be sent to:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X2040
Mmabatho
2735
Hand delivery:
Provident House
University Drive
Mmabatho
Email applications:
Senior Administration Clerk: Employer Registration Ref No: HR4/4/3/1SACER/UIF
Posts: 4
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Centre: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have a Senior Certificate or Grade 12.
No experience is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of Batho Pele Principles and the Services Charter.
Required skills include communication, listening, time management, computer literacy, interpersonal skills, analytical skills and data capturing.
Duties
The successful candidates will process employer registrations.
Duties include processing employee declaration forms, maintaining the employers’ database and providing general clerical support services in the section.
Enquiries
Mr SS Tanana
Tel: 012 337 1828
Application Details
Email applications:
Human Resource Clerk Ref No: HR4/4/6/39
Posts: 3
Contract: Three years
Salary: R237 453 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Centre: Provincial Office: Limpopo
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification.
Required knowledge includes PERSAL, HR information management systems, registry duties, data capturing, computer operations, public service legislation, storage and retrieval procedures and registry work.
Required skills include communication, computer literacy, creativity, presentation, report writing, time management, organising, planning and problem-solving.
Duties
The successful candidates will implement HR administration practices, including recruitment and selection.
Duties include implementing conditions of service such as leave, housing, medical, injury on duty, long service recognition, overtime, relocation, pension, allowances and PILIR.
The candidates will also facilitate performance management functions and address HR administration enquiries.
Enquiries
Ms MJ Matlakala
Tel: 015 290 1699
Application Details
Applications must be sent to:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X9368
Polokwane
0700
Hand delivery:
42a Schoeman Street
Polokwane
Email applications:
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a completed and signed new Z83 form with an updated comprehensive CV only.
To apply and access more details, visit the Department of Employment and Labour official website.
Applicants must use the correct email address linked to the post they are applying for.
Each post must have its own application form.
For online applications, the Z83 form and CV must be combined into one PDF attachment.
Applicants must indicate the correct job title and reference number in the subject line of the email.
Important Notes for Applicants
The closing date is 17 July 2026 at 16:00 for walk-in applications and 23:59 for online applications.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted.
Applications submitted on the old Z83 form will not be considered.
The new Z83 form must be fully completed, initialled and signed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents.
Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority when shortlisted.
The Department does not accept applications by fax.
Shortlisted candidates may undergo practical exercises, integrity assessments, technical exercises, interviews, psychometric assessments and personnel suitability checks.
If applicants are not contacted within eight weeks after the closing date, they should accept that their applications were unsuccessful.
The Department reserves the right not to make appointments.