The Department of Employment and Labour invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for various vacancies closing on 07 August 2026. These opportunities are available in Pretoria, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo, and are suitable for candidates with qualifications and experience in internal audit, human resources, employee relations, inspection and enforcement services, occupational health and safety, administration and nursing.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Employment and Labour |
| Closing Date | 07 August 2026 at 16:00 for walk-in applications and 23:59 for online applications |
| Location | Pretoria, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo |
| Application Method | Email, post or hand delivery, depending on the post |
| Required Documents | New Z83 form and updated comprehensive CV |
| Faxed Applications | Not accepted |
Assistant Director: Internal Audit Ref No: HR4/4/3/2ASDIA/UIF
Salary: R487 197 per annum
Centre: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification in Internal Auditing, Auditing, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics or IT Auditing at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA.
Applicants must be registered with the Institute of Internal Auditors or the Information Systems Audit and Control Association.
Certified Information Systems Auditor, Professional Internal Auditor Certification, General Internal Auditor Certification, Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Risk Management Assurance will be an added advantage.
Applicants must have four years’ experience, of which two years must be functional experience in an Internal Audit or IT Audit environment and two years must be at supervisory level.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide inputs in the development of the three-year rolling and annual risk-based audit plans.
Duties include coordinating a strategic risk-based audit plan in the Fund, undertaking advisory and assurance services, conducting internal audit activities in support of the oversight role of the audit committee and managing resources in the section.
Application Details
Email applications to:
Enquiries
Ms T Mabago
Tel: 012 337 1609
Assistant Director: Human Resources Management and Employee Relations Ref No: HR4/4/7/5
Contract: Three-year contract
Salary: R487 197 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Centre: Provincial Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification in Human Resources Management, Public Management or Employee Relations at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA.
Applicants must have four years’ experience, of which two years must be functional experience in human resources management and employee relations and two years must be at senior practitioner level.
A driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Duties
The successful candidate will coordinate and monitor the implementation of human resources management policies in the province.
Duties include monitoring and advising on Employment Relations policies and prescripts, coordinating Employment Equity programmes, monitoring service benefits and managing human, financial and asset resources in the division.
Application Details
Applications may be posted to:
Deputy Director: Human Resource Management
PO Box 940
Durban
4000
Hand delivery applications may be submitted to:
267 Anton Lembede Street
Durban
Online applications may be emailed to:
Enquiries
Mr TG Gumede
Tel: 031 366 2355
Senior Practitioner: Employee Relation Ref No: HR4/4/7/6
Posts: 2
Contract: Three-year contract
Salary: R413 001 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Centre: Provincial Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification in Human Resources Management, Public Management or Employee Relations at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA.
Applicants must have two years’ functional experience in an Employment Relations Management environment.
A driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Duties
The successful candidate will conduct and analyse grievances and complaints received from employees in the province.
Duties include drafting charges, finalising misconduct cases and representing the Department in disputes referred to the General Public Service Sectoral Bargaining Council and the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration.
Application Details
Applications may be posted to:
Deputy Director: Human Resource Management
PO Box 940
Durban
4000
Hand delivery applications may be submitted to:
267 Anton Lembede Street
Durban
Online applications may be emailed to:
Enquiries
Mr TG Gumede
Tel: 031 366 2355
Senior Practitioner: Human Resource Development and Performance Management Ref No: HR4/4/7/7
Contract: Three-year contract
Salary: R413 001 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Centre: Provincial Office, KwaZulu-Natal
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.
Applicants must have two years’ functional experience in Human Resources Management, Training and Development or Performance Management Services.
A driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Duties
The successful candidate will coordinate the implementation of Human Resource Development initiatives in the province.
Duties include coordinating the implementation of the Performance Management System, implementing internships, learnership programmes and induction programmes, and managing resources in the division.
Application Details
Applications may be posted to:
Deputy Director: Human Resource Management
PO Box 940
Durban
4000
Hand delivery applications may be submitted to:
267 Anton Lembede Street
Durban
Online applications may be emailed to:
Enquiries
Mr TG Gumede
Tel: 031 366 2355
Senior Practitioner: Human Resources Management Ref No: HR4/4/7/8
Contract: Three-year contract
Salary: R413 001 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Centre: Provincial Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management or Public Management at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA.
Applicants must have two years’ functional experience in a human resource management environment.
A driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Duties
The successful candidate will monitor the recruitment and selection process.
Duties include facilitating the processing and approval of service benefits, monitoring termination of service, monitoring establishment matters and implementing HR policies.
The candidate will also supervise human, financial and asset resources in the division.
Application Details
Applications may be posted to:
Deputy Director: Human Resource Management
PO Box 940
Durban
4000
Hand delivery applications may be submitted to:
267 Anton Lembede Street
Durban
Online applications may be emailed to:
Enquiries
Mr TG Gumede
Tel: 031 366 2355
Team Leader Ref No: HR4/4/6/2 and HR4/4/6/5
Posts: 2
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centres: Pietermaritzburg Labour Centre and Dundee Labour Centre
Requirements
Applicants must have Matric or Grade 12.
Applicants must have a three-year tertiary qualification in Labour Relations or LLB.
Applicants must have two years’ functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services.
A valid motor vehicle driving licence is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will plan and independently conduct substantive inspections to ensure compliance with labour legislation, including the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and UI Contribution Act.
Duties include investigating reported contraventions, enforcing compliance, preparing for court, appearing as a state witness, conducting proactive inspections, conducting advocacy campaigns and managing finalisation of case files.
Application Details for Pietermaritzburg
Applications may be posted to:
Deputy Director: Pietermaritzburg Labour Centre
Private Bag X9048
Pietermaritzburg
3200
Hand delivery applications may be submitted to:
370 Langalibalele Street
Pietermaritzburg
Online applications may be emailed to:
Application Details for Dundee
Applications may be posted to:
Deputy Director: Dundee Labour Centre
PO Box 445
Dundee
3000
Hand delivery applications may be submitted to:
63 Victoria Street
Dundee
Online applications may be emailed to:
Enquiries
Mr JSM September
Tel: 033 341 5305
Mr M Mthimkhulu
Tel: 034 212 2421
OHS Inspector: Electrical Engineering Ref No: HR4/4/6/1
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Durban Labour Centre
Requirements
Applicants must have a Senior Certificate and a three-year recognised qualification at NQF Level 6 or 7 in Electrical Engineering.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Registration with the relevant recognised professional body will be an advantage, but is not compulsory.
No experience is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will plan and conduct inspections to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, regulations and incorporated standards.
Duties include confirming registration with the Unemployment Insurance Act and Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, investigating incidents and complaints, enforcing compliance, appearing in court as a state witness, conducting proactive inspections, compiling reports and conducting advocacy campaigns.
Application Details
Applications may be posted to:
Deputy Director: Durban Labour Centre
PO Box 10074
Marine Parade
4056
Hand delivery applications may be submitted to:
Government Buildings
Masonic Grove
Durban
Email applications to:
Enquiries
Mr SA Mchunu
Tel: 031 336 1500
OHS Inspector: Civil Engineering Ref No: HR4/4/6/3
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Kokstad Labour Centre
Requirements
Applicants must have a Senior Certificate and a three-year recognised qualification at NQF Level 6 or 7 in Civil Engineering.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Registration with the relevant recognised professional body will be an advantage, but is not compulsory.
No experience is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will plan and independently conduct inspections to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, regulations and incorporated standards.
Duties include confirming registration with the Unemployment Insurance Act and Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, investigating complaints and incidents, enforcing compliance, appearing in court as a state witness, conducting proactive inspections, compiling reports and conducting advocacy campaigns.
Application Details
Applications may be posted to:
Deputy Director: Kokstad Labour Centre
PO Box 260
Kokstad
4700
Hand delivery applications may be submitted to:
59 Hope Street
Kokstad
4700
Email applications to:
Enquiries
Mr S Ngqoza
Tel: 039 727 2140
OHS Inspector: Mechanical Engineering Ref No: HR4/4/6/4
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Pinetown Labour Centre
Requirements
Applicants must have a Senior Certificate and a three-year recognised qualification at NQF Level 6 or 7 in Mechanical Engineering.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Registration with the relevant recognised professional body will be an advantage, but is not compulsory.
No experience is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will plan and independently conduct inspections to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, regulations and incorporated standards.
Duties include confirming registration with the Unemployment Insurance Act and Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, investigating complaints and incidents, enforcing compliance, appearing in court as a state witness, conducting proactive inspections, compiling reports and conducting advocacy campaigns.
Application Details
Applications may be posted to:
Deputy Director: Pinetown Labour Centre
PO Box 1025
Pinetown
3610
Hand delivery applications may be submitted to:
49 Kings Road
Pinetown
3610
Email applications to:
Enquiries
Mr B Gwala
Tel: 031 713 9100
OHS Inspector: Mechanical Engineering Ref No: HR4/4/6/05
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Jane Furse Labour Centre
Requirements
Applicants must have a Senior Certificate and a three-year recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Registration with the relevant recognised professional body will be an advantage, but is not compulsory.
Duties
The successful candidate will plan and conduct inspections to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, regulations and incorporated standards.
Duties include confirming registration with the Unemployment Insurance Act and Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, investigating incidents and complaints, enforcing compliance, appearing in court as a state witness, conducting proactive inspections, compiling reports and conducting advocacy campaigns.
Application Details
Applications may be posted to:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X9368
Polokwane
0700
Hand delivery applications may be submitted to:
42a Schoeman Street
Polokwane
Email applications to:
Enquiries
Ms JM Fope
Tel: 015 290 1665
Administration Officer Ref No: HR4/26/07/13HO
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have a three-year National Diploma at NQF Level 6 or an undergraduate Bachelor Degree at NQF Level 7 in Office Management, Financial Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or Business Management.
Applicants must have at least one year of functional experience in office management or inspection and enforcement services.
Duties
The successful candidate will perform budget planning for the Inspection and Enforcement Services Branch.
Duties include performing human resources functions, procurement of goods and services, coordinating information on complaints received and consolidating performance information.
Application Details
Applications may be posted to:
Chief Director: Human Resources Management
Private Bag X117
Pretoria
0001
Hand delivery applications may be submitted to:
215 Francis Baard Street
Pretoria
Email applications to:
Enquiries
Ms M Ruiters
Tel: 012 309 4407
Professional Nurse Grade 1-3: Medical Adjudication Ref No: HR4/4/6/04
Advert Type: Re-advertisement
Centre: Modimolle Labour Centre
Salary:
Grade 1: R337 359 – R397 392 per annum
Grade 2: R411 978 – R485 289 per annum
Grade 3: R495 423 – R635 088 per annum
Requirements
Applicants must have a four-year Nursing degree at NQF Level 7 or a three-year Diploma in Nursing at NQF Level 6.
A Postgraduate Diploma at NQF Level 8 in Occupational Health, Theatre Technique or Critical Care will be an advantage.
Applicants must be registered with the South African Nursing Council.
Grade 1 requires two to nine years’ experience gained after registration.
Grade 2 requires 10 to 19 years’ experience gained after registration.
Grade 3 requires 20 years and above experience gained after registration.
Experience in trauma, emergency, internal medicine, general surgery, orthopaedics or theatre at regional public hospital or private hospital level is required.
Experience in medical claims processing or insurance environment will be an added advantage.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide advice and recommendations on the acceptance of liability.
Duties include recommending approval for medical accounts, providing medical advice on occupational injury claims, determining permanent disability and total temporary disability, and assessing medical accounts on occupational injury claims and occupational disease medical accounts.
Application Details
Applications may be posted to:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X9368
Polokwane
0700
Hand delivery applications may be submitted to:
42a Schoeman Street
Polokwane
Email applications to:
Enquiries
Ms JM Fope
Tel: 015 290 1665
Human Resource Management Clerk Ref No: HR4/4/7/9
Posts: 4
Contract: Three-year contract
Salary: R237 453 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Centre: Provincial Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification.
Applicants must have knowledge of PERSAL, HR information management systems, registry duties, data capturing, computer operation, public service legislative framework and storage and retrieval procedures.
Duties
The successful candidate will implement human resource administration practices, including recruitment and selection.
Duties include implementing conditions of service such as leave, housing, medical aid, injury on duty, long service recognition, overtime, relocation, pension, allowances and PILLIR.
The candidate will also facilitate performance management and address human resource administration enquiries.
Application Details
Applications may be posted to:
Deputy Director: Human Resource Management
PO Box 940
Durban
4000
Hand delivery applications may be submitted to:
267 Anton Lembede Street
Durban
Online applications may be emailed to:
Enquiries
Mr TG Gumede
Tel: 031 366 2355
Administration Clerk: Inspection and Enforcement Services Ref No: HR4/4/7/1
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Centre: Estcourt Labour Centre
Requirements
Applicants must have Matric, Grade 12 or Senior Certificate.
Applicants must have knowledge of office administrative procedures, filing and retrieval of documents, fax and photocopier operation and data capturing.
Required skills include planning, organising, communication and computer literacy.
Duties
The successful candidate will render administration support services to the Directorate.
Duties include controlling movement of documents and files, providing Supply Chain Management support and rendering Human Resource Services support for the Directorate.
Application Details
Applications may be posted to:
Deputy Director: Estcourt Labour Centre
PO Box 449
Estcourt
3310
Hand delivery applications may be submitted to:
75 Phillip Street
Estcourt
Online applications may be emailed to:
Enquiries
Ms J Fakazi
Tel: 036 352 7767
How to Apply
Applicants must submit the new Z83 application form and an updated comprehensive CV.
For online applications, the Z83 form and CV must be combined into one PDF attachment.
Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted.
Applicants must use the correct email address for the post they are applying for.
Applicants must indicate the correct job title and reference number in the subject line of the email.
To apply and access more details, visit the Department of Employment and Labour official website.
Important Notes for Applicants
The closing date is 07 August 2026 at 16:00 for walk-in applications and 23:59 for online applications.
Applications submitted late will not be considered.
Faxed applications will not be accepted.
Each post must have its own application form.
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 supporting documents.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must provide a SAQA evaluation report when shortlisted.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If applicants are not contacted within eight weeks after the closing date, they should accept that their application was unsuccessful.
Shortlisted candidates may undergo practical and integrity assessments.
Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, including criminal record, citizenship, credit record, qualification verification and employment verification.
By applying, applicants consent to the collection, processing and storing of personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act.
The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment.
The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement.