The Department of Employment and Labour invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for various vacancies closing on 18 September 2026. These opportunities are available at the Compensation Fund, Unemployment Insurance Fund and provincial offices, and are suitable for candidates with experience in human resource management, administration, medical payments, corporate governance, legal services, finance, labour centre operations, security and customer service.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Employment and Labour |
| Closing Date | 18 September 2026 |
| Closing Time | 16:00 for walk-in applications and 23:59 for online applications |
| Locations | Pretoria, Eastern Cape Labour Centres and Mmabatho |
| Application Method | Email, online or walk-in depending on the post |
| Required Documents | New Z83 form and updated comprehensive CV as one attachment |
| SMS Requirement | Nyukela Pre-entry Certificate |
| Late Applications | Not accepted |
Director: Human Resource Management Ref No: HR5/1/2/3/19
Advert Type: Re-advertisement
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum, all-inclusive
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Application Email: Jobs-CF2@labour.gov.za
Enquiries: Dr MJ Ledwaba, 072 591 9784
For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Planning Practices and Administration
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 recognised by SAQA in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Organisational Psychology, Labour Relations, Human Resources Development, Labour Law, Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration or Business Management.
Applicants must have five years’ functional experience at middle or senior managerial level in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Performance Management, Employee Health and Wellness Programmes, Employee Relations, Human Resources Planning Practices or Administration.
Applicants must have knowledge of the Constitution, Compensation Fund policies, talent management, succession planning, remuneration and benefits, COIDA, Batho Pele Principles, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PAIA, PAJA, MISS and POPIA.
Required skills include verbal and written communication, business writing, problem-solving, decision-making, people management, client orientation, change management, leadership and environmental awareness.
Duties
The successful candidate will manage Human Resource Management services for the Compensation Fund.
Duties include managing integrated performance management, training and development management, employee relations services and HR administration in the provinces.
The successful candidate will also manage all resources of the Directorate.
Employment Equity Target
Priority will be given to persons with disabilities, Indians and Whites.
Deputy Director: Admin Services Ref No: HR5/1/2/3/20
Salary: R932 292 per annum, all-inclusive
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Application Email: Jobs-CF3@labour.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms F Fakir, 060 989 8326
For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Planning Practices and Administration
Requirements
Applicants must have a three-year tertiary qualification at NQF Level 6 recognised by SAQA in Public Administration, Office Administration, Business Administration or Management.
Applicants must have five years’ functional experience in executive support or administration services, of which two years must be at Assistant Director or entry management level.
Applicants must have knowledge of Compensation Fund regulations, COIDA, administration procedures, governance, risk management, budgeting, financial management, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations.
Required skills include planning, organising, communication, people management, performance management, business writing, problem-solving, analysis, decision-making, conflict management and team leadership.
Duties
The successful candidate will manage and monitor the effective implementation of Compensation Fund improvement initiative plans.
Duties include strengthening relations between the Compensation Fund, Ministry, Parliament and stakeholders.
The role includes monitoring mutual association licence performance and managing resources in the sub-directorate.
Employment Equity Target
Priority will be given to persons with disabilities, Indians and Whites.
Deputy Director: Medical Payments Ref No: HR5/1/2/3/21
Salary: R932 292 per annum, all-inclusive
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Application Email: Jobs-CF4@labour.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms N Morrison, 066 475 7000
For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Planning Practices and Administration
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 recognised by SAQA in Accounting, Finance, Informatics, Auditing, Internal Auditing, Business Management, Business Administration, Operations Management or a health-related qualification such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
Applicants must have five years’ functional experience in financial services, medical payments or claims processing, of which three years must be at Assistant Director or junior management level.
Applicants must have knowledge of Compensation Fund business strategies, COIDA, operational systems, governance, risk management, financial management, Batho Pele Principles, medical legislation, PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
Required skills include communication, report writing, decision-making, conflict management, financial management, medical bill reviewing, policy management, clinical coding, quality assurance, project management and stakeholder management.
Duties
The successful candidate will manage the processing and finalisation of medical invoices and litigation matters.
Duties include developing and reviewing policies, strategies, guidelines and operational plans.
The role includes monitoring medical payments to prevent wasteful expenditure and providing technical support to provinces and medical service providers.
The successful candidate will manage all resources in the sub-directorate.
Employment Equity Target
Priority will be given to persons with disabilities, Indians and Whites.
Deputy Director: Board Services and Case Management Ref No: HR4/4/3/2DDBSCM/UIF
Number of Posts: 2
Contract Type: Three-year contract
Salary: R932 292 per annum, all-inclusive
Centre: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
Application Email: Jobs-UIF12@labour.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms LJ Van Wyk, 012 337 1950
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 recognised by SAQA in Business Management, Business Administration, Auditing, Law or Corporate Governance.
Applicants must have five years’ experience, of which three years must be functional experience in a Board Services environment and two years must be at junior management level.
Knowledge of PFMA, PAIA, Protected Disclosures Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, appeal processes, Board Services Charter, DPSA Handbook of Board Members, King Report and POPIA is required.
Required skills include minutes writing, report writing, problem-solving, analytical thinking, planning, organising, communication, presentation, computer literacy, time management and numeracy.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide secretariat and support services to the Board.
Duties include coordinating the implementation of Board resolutions and providing travel logistics for Board members.
The role includes reviewing production and performance and managing resources in the sub-directorate.
Deputy Director: Corporate Governance Ref No: HR4/4/3/2DDCG/UIF
Contract Type: Three-year contract
Salary: R932 292 per annum, all-inclusive
Centre: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
Application Email: Jobs-UIF13@labour.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms LJ Van Wyk, 012 337 1950
Requirements
Applicants must have a three-year tertiary qualification at NQF Level 6 in Corporate Governance, Business Management, Business Administration, Auditing or Law.
Applicants must have five years’ experience, of which three years must be functional experience in corporate governance, business management, administration, auditing or law, and two years must be at management level.
Applicants must have knowledge of PFMA, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, Unemployment Insurance Act and Regulations, and Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act.
Required skills include problem-solving, presentation, planning, organising, analytical thinking, communication, influencing, computer literacy, time management and numeracy.
Duties
The successful candidate will develop and implement corporate governance charters for all committees in the Fund.
Duties include conducting research on best practices to support world-class corporate governance.
The role includes maintaining the effectiveness of governance structures and developing compliance processes.
The successful candidate will manage resources in the sub-directorate.
Senior Legal Administrative Officer Grade MR-6 Ref No: HR5/1/2/3/22
Salary: R610 434 – R1 442 451 per annum, OSD
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Application Email: Jobs-CF5@labour.gov.za
Enquiries: Adv NLA Shokane, 067 415 4027
For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Planning Practices and Administration
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 recognised by SAQA in LLB, BProc, BCom Law or BA Law.
Applicants must have eight years’ appropriate post-qualification legal experience.
Admission as an Advocate or Attorney of the High Court of South Africa is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of litigation management, internal remedies, compliance, governance, COIDA, labour law, PAIA, PAJA, MISS, POPIA, Public Service Act, PFMA, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act and Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
Required skills include conflict management, contract development, negotiation, investigation, coaching, mentoring, critical thinking, people management, project management, quality assurance, risk management and stakeholder relations.
Duties
The successful candidate will draft and vet contracts for the Compensation Fund.
Duties include managing litigation on behalf of the Fund.
The role includes managing and processing Section 56 applications and Section 91 objections.
The successful candidate will provide legal opinions to the Fund and manage resources in the sub-directorate.
Employment Equity Target
Priority will be given to persons with disabilities, Indians and Whites.
Assistant Director: Treasury and Investments Management Ref No: HR5/1/2/3/23
Salary: R605 742 per annum
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Application Email: Jobs-CF6@labour.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr L Moni, 063 689 4157
For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Planning Practices and Administration
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 recognised by SAQA in Finance, Investment Management, Financial Economics or Financial Accounting.
Applicants must have four years’ functional experience in Treasury, Finance, Investment Management or Financial Accounting, of which two years must be at Senior State Accountant or supervisory level.
Applicants must have knowledge of Compensation Fund policies, COIDA, PAIA, PSA, PSR, POPIA, investment strategy, professional accounting standards, Treasury policies, PFMA Regulations, forecasting, financial risk management, financial compliance, financial markets and corporate governance.
Required skills include reconciliation, application of accounting standards, portfolio risk optimisation, investment management, financial accounts management, coaching, conflict management, quality assurance and stakeholder relations.
Duties
The successful candidate will review reports on the position and performance of investment portfolios.
Duties include performing investment accounting review functions.
The role includes monitoring the daily cash flow of the Fund and managing resources of the sub-directorate.
Employment Equity Target
Priority will be given to persons with disabilities, Indians and Whites.
Assistant Director: Medical Payments Ref No: HR5/1/2/3/24
Salary: R487 197 per annum
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Application Email: Jobs-CF7@labour.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms R Hariparsad, 076 228 8306
For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Planning Practices and Administration
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 recognised by SAQA in Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, Informatics, Business Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Public Administration or a health-related qualification such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
Applicants must have four years’ functional experience in financial services, medical aid or claims processing, of which two years must be at Senior Practitioner or Senior Administrative level.
Applicants must have knowledge of Compensation Fund business strategies, Public Service Regulations, Compensation Fund value chain, COIDA, Batho Pele Principles, operations systems, risk awareness, medical legislation, PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
Required skills include communication, report writing, decision-making, conflict management, financial management, medical bill reviewing, clinical coding, quality assurance and stakeholder management.
Duties
The successful candidate will coordinate the finalisation of medical invoices for Head Office and provinces.
Duties include providing input in the development of policies and operational plans for provinces.
The role includes monitoring medical payments to prevent wasteful expenditure and providing technical support to provincial offices and medical service providers.
The successful candidate will manage all resources in the sub-directorate.
Employment Equity Target
Priority will be given to persons with disabilities, Indians and Whites.
Assistant Director: HR Planning and Employment Equity Ref No: HR5/1/2/3/25
Salary: R487 197 per annum
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Application Email: Jobs-CF8@labour.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr B Mthombeni, 060 989 8301
For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Planning Practices and Administration
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 recognised by SAQA in Human Resource Management or Personnel Management.
A PERSAL certificate in establishment is required.
Applicants must have four years’ functional experience in Human Resource Administration, including Employment Equity, establishment management and HR planning.
Two years of the required experience must be at supervisory level.
Applicants must have knowledge of HR methodology, HR systems, Compensation Fund business strategies, COIDA, DPSA directives, Batho Pele Principles, budgeting, financial management, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PAIA, PAJA, MISS, Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations.
Duties
The successful candidate will coordinate and manage Human Resource Operations Planning and Controls.
Duties include coordinating HR audits and performing HR reconciliation.
The role includes coordinating and facilitating the collection of Employment Equity data.
The successful candidate will coordinate and maintain the PERSAL establishment within the Fund.
The candidate will manage HR records and resources in the sub-directorate.
Employment Equity Target
Priority will be given to persons with disabilities, Indians and Whites.
Assistant Director: Trade Creditors Ref No: HR4/4/3/2ASDTC/UIF
Salary: R487 197 per annum
Centre: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
Application Email: Jobs-UIF14@labour.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr V Nefale, 012 337 1450
For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Planning Practices and Administration
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 recognised by SAQA in Accounting, Auditing, Business Information Systems or Economics.
Applicants must have four years’ experience, of which two years must be functional experience in a finance environment and two years at supervisory level.
Applicants must have knowledge of UIA, UICA, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act, BCEA, Labour Relations Act, GRAP, GAAP, financial systems and PERSAL.
Required skills include accounting, communication, computer literacy, time management, interpersonal relations, report writing, planning, organising, analytical thinking and financial management.
Duties
The successful candidate will ensure that internal and external invoices are paid within 30 days of receipt by the Fund.
Duties include monthly Department of Employment and Labour claims processing and payments.
The role includes approving weekly and monthly reconciliations and improving financial management through planning, tracking, monitoring and reporting.
The successful candidate will review financial statements and annual report information, improve governance and manage resources in the sub-directorate.
Employment Equity Target
Priority will be given to White males, females and persons with disabilities.
Assistant Director: Labour Centre Operations UIF Ref No: HR 4/4/6/01 to HR/4/4/6/16
Number of Posts: 16
Contract Type: Three-year contract
Salary: R605 742 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Centres: Eastern Cape Labour Centres
Enquiries: Various Labour Centre contacts listed in the advert
| Labour Centre | Reference Number |
|---|---|
| Butterworth | HR 4/4/6/01 |
| KuGompo | HR 4/4/6/02 |
| eMaxesibeni | HR 4/4/6/03 |
| Gqeberha | HR 4/4/6/04 |
| Graaff-Reinet | HR4/4/6/05 |
| Kariega | HR4/4/6/06 |
| Komani | HR/4/4/6/07 |
| KwaMaqoma | HR4/4/6/08 |
| Lusikisiki | HR/4/4/6/09 |
| Makhanda | HR/4/4/6/10 |
| Maletswai | HR 4/4/6/11 |
| Mdantsane | HR 4/4/6/12 |
| Mthatha | HR 4/4/6/13 |
| Nqanqarhu | HR 4/4/6/14 |
| Nxuba | HR 4/4/6/15 |
| Qonce | HR/4/4/6/16 |
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 or 7 recognised by SAQA in Operations Management, Research, Public Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Management, Administrative Management, Management, Financial Accounting or Finance.
Applicants must have four years’ experience, of which two years must be functional experience in an operations environment and two years at supervisory level.
A valid driver’s licence will serve as an added advantage.
Applicants must know Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, PFMA and POPIA.
Required skills include driving, computer literacy, report writing, people management, time management, communication, management, customer relations, supervision, presentation, numeracy and analytical skills.
Duties
The successful candidates will facilitate the provision of Unemployment Insurance claims and processing at Labour Centres.
Duties include coordinating quality assurance of UI applications, registrations and declarations.
The candidates will follow up with clients and facilitate UI services to walk-in and online customers.
The role includes coordinating governance, compliance and risk matters for UI at the Labour Centre.
The successful candidates will manage resources in the division.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted to the relevant Labour Centre address or email listed in the advert.
Applicants must ensure they use the correct reference number and correct email address for the Labour Centre they are applying for.
Senior Admin Officer: Admin Services Ref No: HR5/1/2/3/26
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Application Email: Jobs-CF9@labour.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms F Fakir, 060 989 8326
For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Planning Practices and Administration
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 recognised by SAQA in Public Management, Public Administration, Office Administration, Business Administration or Business Management.
A Chartered Secretariat Certificate will serve as an added advantage.
Applicants must have two years’ functional experience in executive support or administration support within a support services environment.
Applicants must have knowledge of Public Service Regulations, governance, monitoring and assurance, COIDA, Batho Pele Principles, administration procedures, skills development, Fund governance, risk management, budgeting, financial management and Treasury Regulations.
Required skills include report writing, project management, planning, coordination, communication, computer literacy, customer service, stakeholder coordination, recording, scribing, facilitation, conflict management and decision-making.
Duties
The successful candidate will coordinate the effective implementation of Compensation Fund improvement initiative plans.
Duties include providing secretariat support and liaising with relevant stakeholders to maintain sound relations between the Compensation Fund, the Ministry and Parliament.
The role includes coordinating licensee performance reporting and supervising staff.
Employment Equity Target
Priority will be given to persons with disabilities, Indians and Whites.
Supervisor: Inbound Ref No: HR5/1/2/3/27
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Application Email: Jobs-CF15@labour.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr K Shaku, 064 966 0224
For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Planning Practices and Administration
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 recognised by SAQA in Communications, Marketing Management, Business Administration, Management, Public Management, Public Administration, Contact Centre Management or Administrative Management.
Applicants must have two years’ functional experience in a customer care environment.
Applicants must have knowledge of PFMA, COIDA, POPIA, PAIA, Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act, Treasury Regulations, call centre functions, call management, query management, Compensation Fund policies and Batho Pele Principles.
Required skills include call management, data capturing, coaching, mentoring, quality assurance, risk management, service delivery innovation and stakeholder relations.
Duties
The successful candidate will facilitate customer-driven quality workflow processes for inbound services.
Duties include coordinating quality resolution of inbound queries.
The candidate will attend to COID services queries and provide feedback.
The successful candidate will supervise staff in the unit.
Employment Equity Target
Priority will be given to persons with disabilities, Indians and Whites.
Senior Practitioner: Organizational Development Ref No: HR4/4/3/1SPOD/UIF
Number of Posts: 3
Contract Type: Three-year contract
Salary: R413 001 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Centre: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
Application Email: Jobs-UIF15@labour.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr TF Makhanya, 012 337 1545
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 recognised by SAQA in Management Services, Operations Management, Production Management, Industrial Engineering, Work Study, or Industrial and Organisational Psychology.
Applicants must have two years’ experience in an Organisational Development environment.
Applicants must know the Public Service Act, PFMA, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, UIA, UICA, Employment Equity Act, organisational design, job evaluation, grading systems, work study techniques and DPSA Job Profile Guide.
Required skills include financial management, communication, computer literacy, time management, interpersonal relations, report writing, planning, organising, analytical thinking, creativity, facilitation and presentation.
Duties
The successful candidates will design and review the organisational structure.
Duties include conducting job evaluation processes within the Fund.
The role includes implementing organisational structures, legislation and directives.
The candidates will develop and facilitate the signing of job profiles.
The successful candidates will supervise resources in the sub-directorate.
Chief Security Officer Ref No: HR4/4/08/11
Contract Type: One-year contract
Salary: R338 106 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Centre: Mmabatho Provincial Office
Application Email: Jobs-ASDHRM-NW@labour.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms N Litheko, 018 387 8128
For Attention: Sub-directorate: Deputy Director: Human Resources Management
Requirements
Applicants must have a three-year National Diploma at NQF Level 6 or an undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 in Security or Security Risk Management.
Applicants must have a Grade B Security Certificate and PSIRA registration.
Applicants must have one year of functional clerical or administrative experience in Security Training Services or Security Management Services.
Applicants must have knowledge of departmental policies, Criminal Procedure Act, tender procedures, safety and security, damage and loss control, supply chain management, accommodation procedures, National Strategic Intelligence Act, National Key Points Act, Firearms Control Act, OHS Act, Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act, PFMA, Labour Relations Act and Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
Required skills include management, computer literacy, project management, innovation, conflict resolution, negotiation, diversity facilitation and communication.
Duties
The successful candidate will monitor the safety of officials and assets in the Department.
Duties include administering access control to the building.
The candidate will manage the control room and key control.
The role includes providing administrative support services to the sub-directorate.
The successful candidate will perform security standby and after-hours inspections.
The role includes managing resources within the division.
Inbound Agents Ref No: HR5/1/2/3/28
Salary: R280 278 per annum
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Application Email: Jobs-CF16@labour.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms W Semahla, 064 965 8737
For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Planning Practices and Administration
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate at NQF Level 4.
No experience is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of PFMA, COIDA, POPIA, PAIA, Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act, Treasury Regulations, call centre functions, call management, query management, stakeholder management, Compensation Fund policies and Batho Pele Principles.
Required skills include data collection, data capturing, call management, active listening, critical thinking, innovative thinking, quality assurance and service delivery innovation.
Duties
The successful candidates will attend to customer queries for inbound services.
Duties include registering and capturing COID claims on the operational system.
The successful candidates will perform continuous process improvements.
Employment Equity Target
Priority will be given to persons with disabilities, Indians and Whites.
Claim Processor Exempted Employers Ref No: HR5/1/2/3/29
Salary: R280 278 per annum
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Application Email: Jobs-CF17@labour.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr M Rakgoadi, 082 314 1994
For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Planning Practices and Administration
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 Senior Certificate.
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 recognised by SAQA in Operations Management, Social Science, Public Administration, Public Management, Business Management, Business Administration, Administrative Management, Management, Financial Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Production Management, Internal Auditing, Human Resources Management or Nursing.
Experience in claims adjudication, social security or insurance environment will be advantageous.
Applicants must have knowledge of claims administration, claims registration, claims investigation, claims management, legal assessment and settlement, litigation, finalisation, COIDA tariffs, medical terminology and relevant legislation.
Duties
The successful candidate will register and acknowledge claims.
Duties include preparing compensation claim benefits and handling claims enquiries.
The role includes rendering administrative duties.
Employment Equity Target
Priority will be given to persons with disabilities, Indians and Whites.
Senior Security Officer Ref No: HR4/4/08/10
Contract Type: One-year contract
Salary: R280 278 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Centre: Mmabatho Provincial Office
Requirements
Applicants must have Matric, Grade 12 or Senior Certificate.
Applicants must have Grade C Security Certificate and PSIRA registration.
Applicants must have one year of functional experience in a Security Services environment.
Duties
The full duties for this post were not included in the provided advert extract.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a completed, initialled and signed new Z83 application form and an updated comprehensive CV as one attachment.
Applicants must indicate the correct job title and correct reference number on the application email.
Applicants must use the correct email address associated with the post.
To apply and access more details, visit the South African Government documents website for the Z83 form.
Important Notes for Applicants
The closing date is 18 September 2026 at 16:00 for walk-in applications and 23:59 for online applications.
Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be considered.
Each application for each post must have its own application form.
All fields in Sections A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full.
For Sections E, F and G, applicants may indicate “refer to CV” or “see attached” where space is limited, but the question relating to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered and the declaration must be signed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the interview date.
Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation report when shortlisted.
Applicants who do not comply with application instructions or submit late applications will not be considered.
All shortlisted candidates, including SMS candidates, will undertake two pre-entry assessments, including a practical exercise and an integrity assessment.
SMS applicants must complete the Nyukela Pre-entry Certificate endorsed by the National School of Government.
The cost of the Nyukela course is at the applicant’s own expense.
Shortlisted SMS candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
A maximum of three SMS candidates may undergo psychometric assessments after the technical exercise and interview.
By applying, applicants consent to the collection, processing and storing of personal information in accordance with POPIA.
Successful candidates will be required to enter into an employment contract and performance agreement.
The Department reserves the right not to make appointments.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
Applicants who are not contacted within eight weeks after the closing date should accept that their application was unsuccessful.
The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.