The Department of Employment and Labour is inviting suitably qualified and motivated candidates to apply for several key vacancies in the Eastern Cape and Gauteng. If you have experience in HR, internal audit, employment services, labour inspections, client services or driving, this is your chance to build a stable public service career while contributing to fair labour practices and improved service delivery. Make sure you submit your application correctly before the closing date.
Vacancy Overview
| Employer: | Department of Employment and Labour |
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| Closing Date: | 28 November 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 (online) |
| Location: | East London, Pretoria, Mdantsane, Mthatha, Graaff-Reinet – South Africa |
Deputy Director: Human Resources Management
Reference: HR 4/4/1/04
Salary: R896 436 per annum (all-inclusive)
Centre: Provincial Office, East London
Requirements
- Three (3) year National Diploma (NQF 6) or Undergraduate Degree (NQF 7) in:
- Human Resource Management / Labour Relations / Labour Law / Training and Development
- Valid driver’s licence
- Five (5) years’ experience, of which:
- Two (2) years at Middle Management level (Assistant Director)
- Three (3) years functional experience in HRM environment
- Knowledge of:
- HRM policies, systems and procedures
- Performance Management and Project Management
- Public Service Act, Regulations and Resolutions
- Recruitment and Selection strategies
- Labour legislation, Code of Remuneration and Batho Pele principles
- Skills: management, interpersonal, communication, negotiation, people management, report writing, problem solving and decision making; computer literacy
Duties
- Manage HR support services and implement HR policies, procedures and prescripts in the province
- Oversee recruitment, selection and service benefits
- Coordinate Human Resource Development interventions
- Manage Employee Health and Wellness Programmes
- Provide sound employee relations
- Manage human and financial resources in the Sub-Directorate
Application Details
- Postal:
Acting Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X9005, East London, 5201 - Hand Delivery:
No. 3 Hill Street, East London - Email: Jobs-EC2@labour.gov.za
- For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, East London
Assistant Director: Internal Audit (IT Audit)
Reference: HR4/25/11/07HO
(Re-advertisement – previous applicants must not re-apply)
Salary: R468 459 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements
- Three (3) year National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in:
- Auditing / Accounting / Financial Information Systems / BCom Information Management / Information Systems / BSc IT / Computer Science
- Four (4) years’ experience, of which:
- Two (2) years at Supervisory level (Senior Internal Auditor – ITC)
- Two (2) years’ experience in ICT Audit
- Valid driver’s licence
- Registration with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
- Knowledge of:
- Internal audit methodology and ICT frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, ISO)
- PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act and Regulations
- National Treasury Internal Audit and Risk Management Frameworks
- King Reports, performance information frameworks and public sector accounting standards
Duties
- Plan allocated IT audit assignments according to the approved Internal Audit Plan
- Conduct IT audit projects in line with internal audit standards and departmental frameworks
- Compile working papers, findings and reports
- Manage resources of the unit and provide guidance to internal audit staff
Application Details
- Postal:
The Chief Director: Human Resources Management
Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001 - Hand Delivery:
215 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria - Email: Jobs-HQ27@labour.gov.za
Employment Services Practitioner (ESP 2)
Reference: HR4/4/1/37
Salary: R397 116 per annum
Centre: Labour Centre, Mdantsane
Requirements
- Three (3) year relevant qualification in:
- Social Science (Psychology / Industrial Psychology)
- Public Administration / Public Management
- Business Management
- Valid driver’s licence
- Two (2) years functional experience in a client-oriented environment
- Knowledge of:
- Employment Services Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, Skills Development Act
- Public Service Act and PFMA
- Social Plan Guidelines and ILO conventions related to Public Employment Services
- Skills in planning, organising, communication, analysis, presentation, networking, negotiation, marketing and report writing
Duties
- Market Public Employment Services (PES) to stakeholders and secure opportunities
- Conduct recruitment, selection, referral and placement of registered work seekers
- Process requests for international cross-border labour migration and advise on skills availability
- Process registration applications for Public Employment Agencies (PEA) and Temporary Employment Schemes (TES)
- Supervise registration and referral services for work seekers
- Monitor employment schemes, Labour Activation Programmes (LAP) and Temporary Relief Schemes
- Supervise employer services at the Labour Centre
Application Details
- Postal:
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
Private Bag X19, Mdantsane, 5219 - Hand Delivery:
Department of Employment and Labour, Mazaule Street, N.U.1, Mdantsane - Email: Jobs-EC10@labour.gov.za
Inspector: Inspection and Enforcement Services
Reference: HR4/4/10/60
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Centre: Labour Centre, Mthatha
Requirements
- Three (3) year qualification in:
- Labour Relations / BCom Law / LLB
- Valid driver’s licence
- One (1) year functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services
- Knowledge of:
- Departmental policies and procedures
- Skills Development Act, Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act
- Unemployment Insurance Act and Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act
- Employment Equity Act
- Skills: facilitation, planning and organising own work, computer literacy (Word, PowerPoint, spreadsheets), interpersonal, problem solving, interviewing, analytical and communication skills
Duties
- Plan and independently conduct occupational inspections to ensure compliance with BCEA
- Investigate reported contraventions of labour legislation and enforce where necessary
- Conduct proactive (blitz) inspections to monitor compliance
- Conduct advocacy campaigns on labour legislation
- Draft and maintain inspection plans and reports
- Analyse cases and compile consolidated statistical reports
Application Details
- Postal:
Labour Centre Operations
Private Bag X5080, Umtata, 5100 - Hand Delivery:
No. 18 Corner Madeira & Elliot Streets, Old Manpower Building, Mthatha, 5100 - Email: Jobs-ECUTT@labour.gov.za
Client Service Officer: PES
Reference: HR/4/4/1/25
Salary: R269 499 per annum
Centre: Graaff-Reinet Labour Centre
Requirements
- Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
- No experience required (valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage)
- Knowledge of:
- Departmental policies and procedures
- Labour legislation and Employment Services Act
- Public Service Act and Regulations
- Batho Pele principles
- Skills: interpersonal, telephone etiquette, interviewing, computer literacy, verbal and written communication, listening, problem solving and ability to interpret legislation
Duties
- Register work seekers on ESSA
- Register work and learning opportunities on ESSA
- Refer work seekers for employment counselling
- Provide admin support for placement into work and learning opportunities
- Render general administrative duties and participate in advocacy sessions
Application Details
- Postal:
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
P.O. Box 342, Graaff-Reinet, 6280 - Hand Delivery:
63 Church Street, Graaff-Reinet, 6280 - Email: Jobs-ECGRN@labour.gov.za
Driver
Reference: HR 4/4/1/154
Salary: R193 359 per annum
Centre: Provincial Office, East London (Eastern Cape)
Requirements
- Grade 10
- Valid driver’s licence and PDP
- Knowledge of:
- Departmental policies and procedures
- Planning and organising
- Administration procedures and Batho Pele principles
- Interpersonal relations and courier services
- Skills: driving, interpersonal, communication, computer literacy, telephone etiquette, organisation and negotiation
Duties
- Provide effective and efficient messenger/driver services
- Collect and deliver mail, documents and packages
- Assist with vehicle maintenance, repairs and servicing
- Render registry and general office administration support services
Application Details
- Postal:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X9005, East London, 5201 - Hand Delivery:
No. 3 Hill Street, East London - Email: Jobs-EC10@labour.gov.za
General Application Guidelines for Department of Employment and Labour Vacancies
- Use the new Z83 form only (old Z83 forms will disqualify your application).
- For online applications:
- Combine the Z83 and CV into one PDF attachment.
- Use only one attachment per application.
- Indicate the full job title (not abbreviated) and the correct reference number in the email subject line.
- JPEG/photo submissions will not be accepted.
- Each post must have its own Z83 and CV – do not use one form for multiple posts.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies of qualifications and other documents.
- Non-RSA citizens/permit holders with foreign qualifications must provide a SAQA evaluation report (when shortlisted).
- Late or incomplete applications, or those not following the instructions, will not be considered.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo a pre-entry practical exercise, suitability checks and verifications.
- If you do not hear from the Department within 8 weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.