The Department of Employment and Labour invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for various vacancies available at Head Office, Supported Employment Enterprise and Provincial Offices in the Eastern Cape. Applicants are encouraged to apply before the closing date and ensure that all required documents are submitted correctly.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Employment and Labour |
| Closing Date | 05 June 2026 |
| Walk-in Closing Time | 16:00 |
| Online Closing Time | 23:59 |
| Locations | Pretoria, Johannesburg, East London, Qonce, Gqeberha, KwaMaqoma, eMaxesibeni and Mdantsane |
| Application Method | Post, hand delivery, email or online where applicable |
Factory Instructor Textile Ref No: HR4/24/07/08
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Centre: Supported Employment Enterprise, Rand, Johannesburg
Requirements
Applicants must have an Occupational Certificate: Sewing Machine Operator, NQF Level 04, or N6 Clothing Production, NQF Level 06.
Candidates must have two years’ functional experience in a textile environment. Supervisory experience and a valid driver’s licence will be added advantages.
Required knowledge includes the Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act, South African Bureau of Standard classification, Disability Act and policies, manufacturing processes, relevant production systems, and Safety, Environment and Quality systems.
Required skills include planning and organising, communication, computer literacy, interpersonal skills, analytical thinking, leadership, technical skills, teamwork and counselling.
Duties
The successful candidate will implement product manufacturing processes and operations within the factory. Duties include coordinating product development in factories, ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements, and managing human resources in the factory.
Enquiries
Mr S Maluleke
Tel: 012 843 7300
Application Details
Applications must be submitted to:
Chief Director: Human Resources Management
Private Bag X117
Pretoria
0001
Hand delivery:
215 Francis Baard Street
Pretoria
Email: Jobs-SEE8@labour.gov.za
Priority will be given to Persons with Disabilities, African Males, Indian Females and White Males.
Office Administrator Ref No: HR 4/4/10/03
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Centre: Provincial Office, Eastern Cape
Requirements
Applicants must have a three-year National Diploma, NQF Level 6, or Undergraduate Bachelor Degree, NQF Level 7, in Office Management, Information Management and Technology, Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Management or Public Management.
Candidates must have one year of functional experience in office administration or secretariat services.
Required knowledge includes Departmental policies and procedures, planning and organising, administration procedures, Batho Pele principles and interpersonal relations.
Required skills include facilitation, interpersonal relations, computer skills, telephone etiquette, organising, decision-making, analytical skills and project management.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide receptionist support to the Office: Public Employment Services, including diary management for the Director: PES.
Duties include rendering secretariat services, assisting with budget monitoring, supporting supply chain matters, coordinating logistical and resource requirements, providing management information and records management services, and tracking project tasks within the Directorate.
Enquiries
Ms N Ngaki
Tel: 043 701 3096
Application Details
Applications must be submitted to:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X9005
East London
5201
Hand delivery:
No. 3 Hill Street
East London
Email: Jobs-EC3@labour.gov.za or Jobs-EC8@labour.gov.za
Priority will be given to White Males, Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Females, Indian Males, White Females and People with Disability.
Inspector: IES Ref No: HR/4/4/1/55
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Centre: eQonce Labour Centre
Requirements
Applicants must have a three-year relevant tertiary qualification in Labour Relations, BCom Law or LLB.
Candidates must have one year of functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services. A valid driver’s licence is required.
Required knowledge includes Departmental policies and procedures, Skills Development Act, Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Skills Development Levies Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, COIDA, Unemployment Insurance Act, UI Contribution Act and Employment Equity Act.
Required skills include facilitation, planning and organising, computer literacy, interpersonal skills, conflict handling, negotiation, problem-solving, interviewing, listening, observation, presentation, innovation, analytical thinking, and verbal and written communication.
Duties
The successful candidate will plan and conduct inspections to ensure compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
Duties include investigating reported cases of labour legislation contraventions, conducting proactive inspections, running advocacy campaigns on labour legislation, and drafting inspection plans and reports.
Enquiries
Mr Mduduma
Tel: 043 718 8380
Application Details
Applications must be submitted to:
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
PO Box 260
Qonce
5600
Hand delivery:
41 Arthur Street
Qonce
5600
Email: Jobs-ECKWT@labour.gov.za
White Males, White Females, Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males and Indian Females are encouraged to apply.
Legal Administrative Officer MR-3 to MR-5 Ref No: HR4/4/1/250
Salary:
Grade 3: R337 563 – R385 965 per annum
Grade 4: R403 929 – R461 838 per annum
Grade 5: R483 219 – R685 812 per annum
Centre: Provincial Office, Eastern Cape
Requirements
Applicants must have a four-year legal tertiary qualification or equivalent qualification.
Candidates must have three to five years’ post-graduate experience in Legal Services and must be admitted as an Advocate or Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
Required knowledge includes Department of Labour and Compensation Fund business strategies, Compensation Fund services, COIDA, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, PAIA, PAJA, Constitution Act, RAF, UIA, LRA, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act and BCEA.
Required skills include technical proficiency, business writing, analytical thinking, decision-making, communication and information management, customer focus, people and performance management, conflict resolution, planning and organising, and team leadership.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide legal administrative and support services for the Fund.
Duties include providing legal services, handling litigation, representing the Fund at hearings, liaising with third parties, managing claims objection hearing processes, and rendering administrative support for section 56 and 91 application hearings.
Enquiries
Dr B Dunga
Tel: 043 702 7500
Application Details
Applications must be submitted to:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X9005
East London
5201
Hand delivery:
No. 3 Hill Street
East London
Email: Jobs-EC2@labour.gov.za
White Males, White Females, Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males and Indian Females are encouraged to apply.
Client Service Officer: Public Employment Services X5 Posts
Salary: R280 278 per annum
Centres:
Labour Centre: Gqeberha, Ref No: HR4/4/1/01, X3 posts
Labour Centre: KwaMaqoma, Ref No: HR4/4/2/10, X1 post
Labour Centre: eMaxesibeni, Ref No: HR/4/4/1/56, X1 post
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate. A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Required knowledge includes Departmental policies, procedures and guidelines, Labour Legislation and Regulations, Employment Services Act, Public Service Act and Regulations, and Batho Pele principles.
Required skills include computer literacy, communication, interpersonal skills, problem-solving, listening, telephone etiquette, interviewing skills and the ability to interpret legislation.
Duties
The successful candidates will render registration services for work-seekers on ESSA and register work and learning opportunities on ESSA.
Duties include referring work-seekers for employment counselling services, supporting the placement of work-seekers in work and learning opportunities, performing general administrative duties, and participating in advocacy sessions when required.
Enquiries
Gqeberha Labour Centre: Mr SC Mshumpela, Tel: 041 506 5000
KwaMaqoma Labour Centre: Mr TD Mgudane, Tel: 046 645 7700
eMaxesibeni Labour Centre: Ms L Nongena-Sigedle, Tel: 039 254 0282
Application Details
For Gqeberha applications:
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
Private Bag X6045
Gqeberha
6000
Hand delivery:
116-134 Govan Mbeki Avenue
Central, VSN Building
Gqeberha
6000
Email: Jobs-ECPLZ@Labour.gov.za
For KwaMaqoma applications:
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
PO Box 538
Fort Beaufort
5720
Hand delivery:
529 Alice Road
Fort Beaufort
5720
Email: Jobs-ECFOB@labour.gov.za
For eMaxesibeni applications:
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
Private Bag X530
eMaxesibeni
4735
Hand delivery:
No. 52 Church Street
eMaxesibeni
4735
Email: Jobs-ECMTA@labour.gov.za
White Males, White Females, Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males and Indian Females are encouraged to apply.
Client Service Officer IES Ref No: HR4/4/1/186
Salary: R280 278 per annum
Centre: Mdantsane, Eastern Cape
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12. No experience is required.
Required knowledge includes Labour Legislation and Regulations, related ILO conventions, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, Departmental policies, procedures and guidelines, and Batho Pele principles.
Required skills include interpersonal skills, telephone etiquette, interviewing, computer literacy, communication, ability to interpret legislation and problem-solving.
Duties
The successful candidate will render helpdesk services as the first point of entry within Registration Services.
Duties include resolving IES labour legislation complaints received from clients, performing general administrative duties, and participating in advocacy sessions when required.
Enquiries
Mr Lisolomzi Mduduma
Tel: 043 761 3151
Application Details
Applications must be submitted to:
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
Private Bag X19
Mdantsane
5219
Hand delivery:
No. 1 Mzaule Street
NU 1
Mdantsane
Email: Jobs-ECMDS@labour.gov.za
Priority will be given to White Males, Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males, Indian Females, White Females and People with Disability.
Senior Admin Clerk: Risk Management Ref No: GAP-JOHA-23341564-20260507-1
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have Matric, Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate.
Required knowledge includes Treasury Regulations, Batho Pele principles, risk management, Supply Chain Management Framework, Public Service Regulations, Public Administration Management Act, Departmental policies and procedures, and Public Financial Management Act.
Required skills include computer literacy, conflict management, verbal and written communication, project management, leadership, report writing and decision-making.
Duties
The successful candidate will administer and provide effective management of risk registers.
Duties include office administration support, logistical support for the Risk Management Unit and Committees, and assistance with ethics and anti-corruption prevention strategies.
Enquiries
Mr M Kolotsi
Tel: 012 309 4188
Application Details
Applications must be submitted to:
Chief Director: Human Resources Management
Private Bag X117
Pretoria
0001
Hand delivery:
215 Francis Baard Street
Pretoria
Online application link:
Department of Employment and Labour ESSA Online Application Portal
In terms of Employment Equity targets, all races are under-represented.
Provisioning Administrative Clerk Ref No: HR4/4/1/183
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Centre: Provincial Office, East London, Eastern Cape
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 with passed commercial subjects such as Business Management, Economics and Accounting, or an equivalent certificate. No experience is required.
Required knowledge includes Public Service Financial Management, Supply Chain Framework, LOGIS system, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, and Departmental policies and procedures.
Required skills include client orientation and customer focus, computer literacy, presentation, analytical thinking, communication and numeracy.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide contract and tender management support in line with relevant prescripts.
Duties include administering tender processes, procuring goods and services, providing inventory management support, and rendering asset management support in compliance with Departmental policies.
Enquiries
Mr Melikhaya Nohesi
Tel: 043 701 3029
Application Details
Applications must be submitted to:
Acting Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X9005
East London
5201
Hand delivery:
No. 3 Hill Street
East London
Email: Jobs-EC10@labour.gov.za
Priority will be given to African Males, Coloured Males, Indian Females, White Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males and People with Disability.
Administration Clerk: IES Support Services Ref No: HR4/4/1/184
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Centre: Mdantsane Labour Centre, Eastern Cape
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12.
Required knowledge includes office administrative procedures, filing and retrieval of documents, operating a fax machine and photocopier, and data capturing.
Required skills include planning and organising, communication, computer literacy, assertiveness, ability to prioritise tasks, and ability to work under pressure.
Duties
The successful candidate will render administrative support services to the Directorate.
Duties include controlling the movement of documents and files, providing Supply Chain Management support, and rendering Human Resource Services support for the Directorate.
Enquiries
Mr Lisolomzi Mduduma
Tel: 043 761 3151
Application Details
Applications must be submitted to:
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: Mdantsane
Private Bag X19
Mdantsane
5219
Hand delivery:
No. 1 Mzaule Street
NU 1
Mdantsane
Email: Jobs-EC10@labour.gov.za
Priority will be given to African Males, Coloured Males, Indian Females, White Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males and People with Disability.
Registry Clerk Ref No: HR4/4/1/182
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Centre: Provincial Office, East London, Eastern Cape
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12. No experience is required.
Required knowledge includes National Archives guidelines, Records Management prescripts, Departmental policies and procedures, Batho Pele principles, Departmental Registry Procedures and Public Finance Management Act.
Required skills include communication, interpersonal relations, problem-solving, organising, computer literacy, punctuality, innovation, client focus, organisational goal orientation and self-motivation.
Duties
The successful candidate will maintain the filing system within the Provincial Office according to Archives and Records Management prescripts.
Duties include handling correspondence, maintaining records, operating the franking machine, ensuring availability of funds, performing general administrative duties, procuring stationery and equipment, and clearing suspense and unallocated accounts before month closure.
Enquiries
Mr Melikhaya Nohesi
Tel: 043 701 3029
Application Details
Applications must be submitted to:
Acting Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X9005
East London
5201
Hand delivery:
No. 3 Hill Street
East London
Email: Jobs-EC10@labour.gov.za
Priority will be given to African Males, Coloured Males, Indian Females, White Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males and People with Disability.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications using the correct address, hand-delivery point, email address or online application link listed under each post.
Applications must be submitted before the closing date of 05 June 2026. Walk-in applications close at 16:00, while online applications close at 23:59.
To apply online where applicable, visit the Department of Employment and Labour ESSA Online Application Portal.
Applicants must quote the correct post title and reference number when applying. Late applications will not be considered.
Important Notes for Applicants
The Department of Employment and Labour aims to promote equity in terms of race, gender and disability through the filling of these posts.
Applicants should ensure that all required documents are attached correctly when applying online. Incomplete applications or applications submitted after the closing date may not be considered.