Dept of Labour careers

Department of Labour Vacancies – Apply Before 12 December 2025

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If you’re looking for government jobs in South Africa, the Department of Employment and Labour has officially released a massive recruitment drive under DPSA Circular 44 of 2025, with vacancies across Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and national offices.

Applications close on:

  • 12 December 2025 at 16:00 (walk-ins)
  • 12 December 2025 at 23:59 (online submissions)

This guide lists all advertised positions, requirements, duties, and application email addresses — all in one place.

Important Application Requirements

Before applying, take note:

  • Use the new Z83 form only (download from www.gov.za/documents).
  • Attach ONE PDF containing:
    ✔️ Completed & signed Z83
    ✔️ Detailed CV
  • No JPEG photos or old Z83 forms.
  • Each email must include the correct reference number + job title.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will submit certified documents.

AVAILABLE VACANCIES

1. Principal Psychologist

Ref No: HR4/4/7/52
Salary: R1 245 564 – R1 381 647 per annum (OSD)
Centre: Provincial Office, Mpumalanga (Emalahleni)

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Psychology
  • 3 years’ experience as a Psychologist after HPCSA registration
  • HPCSA registration as Counselling/Industrial Psychologist
  • Knowledge of HR, recruitment, ILO conventions, financial management

Key Duties

  • Supervise employment counselling
  • Oversee psychological assessments
  • Manage labour centre counselling programmes
  • Provide direct counselling services

Apply:

📧 Jobs-MP-BS@Labour.gov.za
📍 Labour Building, Hofmeyer & Beatty Avenue, Emalahleni

2. Assistant Director: Financial Systems Administration (x2 Posts)

Ref No: HR4/4/3/2ASDFSA/UIF
Salary: R468 459 per annum
Centre: UIF – Pretoria

Requirements

  • NQF 6 in FIS / Computer Science / IT / Information Systems
  • 4 years’ experience (2 functional + 2 practitioner level)
  • SQL knowledge essential

Duties

  • Manage system access & security
  • Development of enhancements
  • Integrate financial systems
  • User support & reporting

Apply:

📧 Jobs-UIF1@labour.gov.za

3. Inspector – Emalahleni

Ref No: HR4/4/7/53
Salary: R397 116 per annum
Centre: Labour Centre Emalahleni

Requirements

Relevant degree in:

  • Labour Relations
  • LLB
  • Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Chemical)
  • Environmental Health
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • 2 years’ experience
  • Driver’s licence

Duties

  • Conduct inspections
  • Investigate labour legislation violations
  • Perform blitz inspections
  • Conduct advocacy campaigns

Apply:

📧 Jobs-INSP-MAL@LABOUR.gov.za

4. Employment Service Practitioner (x2 Posts)

Volkrust Ref: HR4/4/7/54
Barberton Ref: HR4/4/7/55
Salary: R397 116 per annum

Requirements

  • NQF 6 in Psychology/Industrial Psychology/Public/Admin/Business
  • 2 years in a client-oriented environment
  • Driver’s licence

Duties

  • Recruit, select and place job seekers
  • Process ICBLM applications
  • Support employment schemes & LAP projects
  • Register Public Employment Agencies and TES

Apply:

📧 Volkrust: Jobs-MPU-RAIM@LABOUR.gov.za
📧 Barberton: Jobs-MPU-ICT@LABOUR.gov.za

5. Performance Information Management (PIM)

Ref No: HR4/4/7/56
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Centre: Mpumalanga Provincial Office

Requirements

  • NQF 6 in Statistics / Economics / Public Administration / M&E
  • 1 year experience in data management

Duties

  • Capture provincial performance data
  • Compile analytics and reports
  • Manage provincial resource centre/library

Apply:

📧 Jobs-MPU-LMIS@LABOUR.gov.za

6. Client Service Officer: Employer Services (x50 Posts)

Salary: R269 499 per annum
Centres: Eastern Cape (multiple offices & satellite stations)

Requirements

  • Grade 12
  • No experience required

Duties

  • Screen clients
  • Process UIF applications
  • Register continuation forms
  • Perform administrative duties

Apply:

Each centre has a unique email. Examples include:

7. Client Service Officer: Quality Assurance (x47 Posts)

Salary: R269 499 per annum
Centres: Eastern Cape (same satellite offices as above)

Requirements

  • Grade 12
  • No experience required

Duties

  • Provide screening
  • Process UIF applications
  • Register continuation forms
  • Quality-assure admin & claims

📧 Emails same as Employer Services list.

8. Inspector – Ulundi (KZN)

Ref No: HR4/4/5/98
Salary: R269 499 per annum

Requirements

  • NQF 6 in Labour Relations / BCom Law / LLB
  • Driver’s licence

Apply:

📧 Jobs-KZN3@labour.gov.za

9. Provisioning Clerk – Mpumalanga

Ref No: HR4/4/7/56
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Centre: Provincial Office, Emalahleni

Requirements

  • Matric with Commercial subjects
  • No experience required

Duties

  • Contract & tender support
  • Manage open/close tender processes
  • Inventory & asset management

Apply:

📧 Jobs-MPU-SCM@LABOUR.gov.za