The Department of Employment and Labour is inviting qualified applicants to apply for several vacancies, including posts at the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) in Pretoria and various Labour Centres. If you meet the requirements, submit your application before the closing date and make sure your Z83 and CV are completed correctly to avoid disqualification.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer: | Department of Employment and Labour |
| Closing Date: | 20 February 2026 (16:00 walk-in) / 23:59 (online) |
| Location: | Pretoria (UIF) and various Labour Centres |
Important Application Notes
Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form (not the old version). For online/email applications, attach only Z83 + CV combined into one PDF document. Always use the correct job title and reference number in the email subject line and send it to the correct email address for that specific post. Late applications and non-compliant applications will not be considered.
Post 04/52: Deputy Director: Demand and Acquisition – Ref No: HR4/4/3/2DDDA/UIF
Salary: R896 436 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Centre: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
Requirements
A 3-year undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) in Commerce / Logistics Management / Supply Chain Management / Purchasing Management / Procurement and Supply Management (SAQA recognised).
Experience: 5 years (functional SCM experience + junior managerial experience as stated).
Registration with a procurement/supply professional body is recommended.
Duties
Manage demand services, acquisition services, stores/warehouse services, and resources.
Enquiries
Ms MM Ramoshaba: (012) 337 1412/1405
How to apply
Email your application to: Jobs-UIF1@labour.gov.za
Post 04/53: Assistant Director: Operation Systems Support Services – Ref No: HR4/4/3/2ASDOSSS/UIF
Salary: R468 459 per annum
Centre: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
Requirements
NQF Level 6 qualification in Operations Management / Computer Science / Informatics (SAQA recognised).
Experience: 4 years (operations/system support environment as stated).
Duties
Ensure operations applications are accessible and effective, manage service providers/suppliers, coordinate business operations applications, manage resources.
Enquiries
Ms MM Mathobela: (012) 337 1428
How to apply
Email your application to: Jobs-UIF2@labour.gov.za
Post 04/54: Assistant Director: Board Services and Case Management (1-Year Contract) – Ref No: HR4/4/3/2/ASDBSCM/UIF
Salary: R468 459 per annum + 37% in lieu of benefits
Centre: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
Requirements
3-year qualification (NQF Level 6) in Public Administration / Business Administration.
Experience: 4 years (board services/secretariat + supervisory).
Duties
Handle national appeal cases, coordinate board admin support, provide technical support on escalated enquiries, manage resources.
Enquiries
Ms LJ Van Wyk: (012) 337 1950
How to apply
Email your application to: Jobs-UIF5@labour.gov.za
Post 04/55: Senior Practitioner: Corporate Governance (1-Year Contract) – Ref No: HR4/4/3/1SPCG/UIF
Salary: R397 116 per annum + 37% in lieu of benefits
Centre: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
Requirements
3-year qualification (NQF Level 6) in Public Management / Administration / Auditing / Law / BCom Law / BCom.
Experience: 2 years functional experience in board services and case management.
Duties
Research governance practices, implement governance practices, compile charters/ToR, support committee work plans and evaluations.
Enquiries
Ms LJ Van Wyk: (012) 337 1950
How to apply
Email your application to: Jobs-UIF6@labour.gov.za
Post 04/56: Senior Practitioner: Records Management – Ref No: HR4/4/3/1SPRM/UIF
Salary: R397 116 per annum
Centre: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
Requirements
NQF Level 6 qualification in Archives and Records Management / Records Management / Public Management / Public Administration (SAQA recognised).
Experience: 2 years functional experience in records/knowledge management.
Duties
Implement record-keeping systems, registry services, disposal of records, access/security of records, manage electronic records and resources.
Enquiries
Mr MC Moroaswi: (012) 337 1562
How to apply
Email your application to: Jobs-UIF7@labour.gov.za
Post 04/57: Inspector – Ref No: HR/4/4/1/25
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Centre: eQonce Labour Centre
Requirements
3-year qualification in Labour Relations / BCom Law / LLB.
Experience: 1 year functional inspection/enforcement experience.
Valid driver’s licence required.
Duties
Conduct inspections and investigations for compliance with BCEA and other labour laws, run blitz inspections, advocacy campaigns, compile reports and statistics.
Enquiries
Mr Mbande: (043) 718 8380
How to apply
Submit to: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
- Post: PO Box 260, Qonce, 5600
- Hand deliver: 41 Arthur Street, Qonce, 5600
- Email: Jobs-ECKWT@labour.gov.za
Post 04/58: Client Service Officer: PES – Ref No: HR/4/4/1/26
Salary: R269 499 per annum
Centre: Butterworth Labour Centre
Requirements
Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate (no experience required). Driver’s licence is an added advantage.
Duties
Register work-seekers and opportunities on ESSA, refer work seekers for counselling, provide admin support and advocacy assistance.
Enquiries
Ms NA Getyeza: (047) 491 0656
How to apply
For Attention: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
- Post: Private Bag X3081, Butterworth, 4960
- Hand deliver: ERF 9369 Blyth & Robison Streets, Butterworth, 4960
- Email: Jobs-ECBTW@labour.gov.za
Post 04/59: Inspector (X3 Posts)
Salary: R269 499 per annum
Centres & Ref Nos:
- Labour Centre: Vryheid – Ref No: HR4/4/5/103 (X2 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Durban – Ref No: HR4/4/5/02 (X1 Post)
Requirements
3-year qualification in Labour Relations / BCom Law / LLB + valid driver’s licence.
Duties
Conduct occupational inspections, investigate reported contraventions, enforce compliance, assist with inspection plans and stats.
Enquiries
- Mr F Dladla: (034) 980 8916
- Mr SA Mchunu: (031) 336 1500
How to apply
Vryheid:
- Post: PO Box 430, Vryheid, 3100
- Hand deliver: 99 Landrose Street, Vryheid, 3100
- Online/email: Jobs-KZN29@labour.gov.za
Durban:
- Post: PO Box 10074, Durban, 4056
- Hand deliver: Govt Buildings, Masonic Grove, 16 Beach Grove, Durban
- Online/email: Jobs-KZN27@labour.gov.za
Post 04/60: Administrative Clerk: Management Support Services (X2 Posts)
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Centres & Ref Nos:
- Labour Centre: Vryheid – Ref No: HR4/4/5/102 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Port Shepstone – Ref No: HR4/4/5/103 (X1 Post)
Requirements
Matric/Grade 12. Knowledge of Batho Pele principles, departmental procedures, treasury regulations. Computer literacy required.
Duties
Provide admin support, SCM functions, finance/office management, HR support, training/performance activities, and records management.
Enquiries
- Mr F Dladla: (034) 980 8916
- Mr S Biyase: (039) 688 6900
How to apply
Vryheid:
- Post: PO Box 430, Vryheid, 3100
- Hand deliver: 99 Landrose Street, Vryheid
- Online/email: Jobs-KZN29@labour.gov.za
Port Shepstone:
- Post: PO Box 379, Port Shepstone
- Hand deliver: 17 Bissett Street, Port Shepstone
- Online/email: Jobs-KZN23@labour.gov.za
Post 04/61: Team Leader: Physical and Information Security Services – Ref No: HR 4/4/3/1/TLPISS/UIF
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Centre: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
Requirements
Grade 12 + PSIRA Grade B Certificate, 1 year security experience, PSIRA registration.
Duties
Provide physical and information security services, control access and keys, supervise security officers on shifts.
Enquiries
Mr PT Lebete: (012) 337 1749
How to apply
Email your application to: Jobs-UIF9@labour.gov.za