The Department of Employment and Labour invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for various vacancies available at Head Office, Provincial Office and Labour Centres. These posts are suitable for candidates with experience in public employment services, labour relations, finance, occupational health and safety, compensation claims, client services and administration.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Employment and Labour |
| Closing Date | 29 June 2026 |
| Walk-in Closing Time | 16:00 |
| Online Closing Time | 23:59 |
| Locations | Pretoria, KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape |
| Application Method | Email, hand delivery or post |
| Required Documents | New Z83 form and updated comprehensive CV |
Deputy Director: Work-Seeker Registration Ref No: HR4/4/6/4
Salary: R1 101 468 per annum, all-inclusive
Centre: Provincial Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Requirements
Applicants must have a qualification at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Social Sciences, Psychology, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration or Business Management.
Applicants must have five years’ experience, of which two years must be at Assistant Director level and three years must be functional experience in Public Employment Services programmes.
Required knowledge includes ILO Convention, financial management, human resource management, recruitment and selection, Immigration Act, Employment Services Act, COIDA, PFMA and Public Service Act.
Required skills include planning and organising, communication, computer literacy, analytical thinking, presentation, people management, interpersonal skills, leadership, networking, report writing and information management.
Duties
The successful candidate will manage the provision of work-seeker registration within the province.
Duties include managing employer services, implementing work schemes for youth and vulnerable work-seekers, supporting labour centres with Public Employment Services delivery, and managing the implementation of policies, standard operating procedures, annual performance plans and work plans.
Enquiries
Ms Z Maseko
Tel: 031 366 2246
Application Details
Applications must be submitted to:
Deputy Director: Human Resource Management
Provincial Office
Durban
4001
Hand delivery:
267 Anton Lembede Street
Durban
Email: Jobs-KZN8@labour.gov.za
Deputy Director: Collective Bargaining Ref No: HR4/4/05/26 HO
Salary: R1 101 468 per annum, all-inclusive
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have a three-year National Diploma at NQF Level 6 or an undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 in Social Science, Labour Relations, Human Resource Management, Bachelor of Laws, Public Administration or Public Management.
Applicants must have five years’ experience, of which two years must be at middle management or Assistant Director level and three years must be functional experience in Labour Relations, Human Resource Management or Law.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Required knowledge includes public service transformation, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, departmental policies, accounting systems, internal controls and Batho Pele principles.
Duties
The successful candidate will manage and regulate the registration of labour organisations.
Duties include monitoring compliance of labour organisations, developing the extension of collective agreements, strengthening labour market institutions and managing sub-directorate resources such as human resources and assets.
Enquiries
Mr S Rathai
Tel: 012 309 4634
Application Details
Applications must be submitted to:
The Chief Director: Human Resources Management
Private Bag X117
Pretoria
0001
Hand delivery:
215 Francis Baard Street
Pretoria
Email: Jobs-HQ18@labour.gov.za
Assistant Director: Collective Bargaining Ref No: HR4/4/06/26HO
Posts: 4
Salary: R605 742 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Note: One post is a re-advertisement. Applicants who previously applied must re-apply.
Requirements
Applicants must have a three-year National Diploma at NQF Level 6 or an undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 in Social Science, Labour Relations, Human Resource Management, Bachelor of Laws, Public Administration or Public Management.
Applicants must have four years’ experience, of which two years must be at supervisory level and two years must be functional experience in Labour Relations, Human Resource Management or Law.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Required knowledge includes public service transformation, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, departmental policies, accounting systems, internal controls and Batho Pele principles.
Duties
The successful candidates will develop and monitor the registration of labour organisations.
Duties include obtaining information to monitor compliance of labour organisations, developing and monitoring the extension of collective agreements, strengthening labour market institutions and managing sub-directorate resources.
Enquiries
Ms MM Ngwetjana
Tel: 012 309 4112
Application Details
Applications must be submitted to:
The Chief Director: Human Resources Management
Private Bag X117
Pretoria
0001
Hand delivery:
215 Francis Baard Street
Pretoria
Email: Jobs-HQ12@labour.gov.za
Chief Personnel Officer: Policy Ref No: HR4/26/06/03 HO
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have a qualification at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Human Resource Management, Public Management, Public Administration or Business Management.
Introduction to PERSAL and Excel will be added advantages.
Applicants must have two years’ functional experience in Human Resource Management, including Employment Equity, HR policies or PERSAL establishment environment.
Required knowledge includes Public Service Regulations, Batho Pele Principles, Employment Equity Act, HR policies, data analysis, reporting, meeting coordination and policy development processes.
Duties
The successful candidate will coordinate the implementation of the Employment Equity Plan.
Duties include consolidating data collection, reporting, Employment Equity profiling and supporting policy development and consultation processes.
Enquiries
Ms S Nene
Tel: 012 309 4563
Application Details
Applications must be submitted to:
The Chief Director: Human Resources Management
Private Bag X117
Pretoria
0001
Hand delivery:
215 Francis Baard Street
Pretoria
Email: Jobs-HQ2@labour.gov.za
Senior Collective Bargaining Officer Ref No: HR4/26/06/04HO
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have a qualification at NQF Level 6 in Labour Relations, Human Resource Management, Law, Social Science, Public Management or Office Administration and Technology.
Applicants must have two years’ functional experience in Labour Relations or Collective Bargaining services.
Required knowledge includes trade unions, employers’ organisations, bargaining councils, departmental policies, Public Service Regulations, financial management, labour relations and Batho Pele principles.
Duties
The successful candidate will analyse and process recommendations for the registration of labour organisation applications.
Duties include ensuring compliance of labour organisations with legal requirements and analysing and processing the extension of collective agreements to non-parties.
Enquiries
Ms T Mahlangu
Tel: 012 309 4112
Application Details
Applications must be submitted to:
The Chief Director: Human Resources Management
Private Bag X117
Pretoria
0001
Hand delivery:
215 Francis Baard Street
Pretoria
Email: Jobs-HQ7@labour.gov.za
OHS Inspector Ref No: HR4/4/1/80
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Makhanda Labour Centre
Requirements
Applicants must have a Senior Certificate plus a recognised three-year qualification at NQF Level 6 or 7 in Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Health, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Registration with the relevant recognised professional body will be an advantage but is not compulsory.
Required knowledge includes departmental policies, Occupational Health and Safety Act, OHS Regulations, South African National Standards, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act and Unemployment Insurance Act.
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 UIF and COIDA, investigating incidents and complaints, enforcing compliance, appearing in court as a state witness, conducting proactive inspections, running advocacy campaigns and contributing to regional inspection plans and reports.
Enquiries
Ms Z Ntlokwana
Tel: 046 622 2104
Application Details
Applications must be submitted to:
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
PO Box X342
Makhanda
6140
Hand delivery:
20 High Street
Makhanda
6140
Email: Jobs-ECGTN@labour.gov.za
Senior Claims Assessor: Compensation Fund Ref No: HR4/4/1/81
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Mthatha Labour Centre
Requirements
Applicants must have a Senior Certificate plus a recognised three-year qualification at NQF Level 6 in Public Management, Business Management, Operations Management, Management, Human Resource Management, Nursing, Law, LLB, BCom, Finance or Administration.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have two years’ experience in a compensation or medical claims processing environment.
Required knowledge includes claims handling, customer service delivery, Public Service Act, COID tariffs, Public Service Regulations, COID delegations, PAIA, Road Accident Fund, OHS Act and relevant legislation.
Duties
The successful candidate will adjudicate registered and fatal claims according to delegation requirements.
Duties include verifying and referring complex claims to medical services, authorising compensation benefits, handling complex enquiries, conducting advocacy sessions and supervising staff.
Enquiries
Ms S Zaula
Tel: 047 501 5600
Application Details
Applications must be submitted to:
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
Manpower Building
Corner Elliot and Madeira Streets
Mthatha
Email: Jobs-ECUTT@labour.gov.za
Client Service Officer: IES Ref No: HR4/4/1/120
Salary: R280 278 per annum
Centre: Labour Centre, Lusikisiki
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12. No experience is required.
Required knowledge includes labour legislation and regulations, ILO conventions, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, departmental policies 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 services at the helpdesk as the first point of entry within Registration Services.
Duties include resolving IES labour legislation complaints, performing general administrative duties and participating in advocacy sessions when required.
Enquiries
Mr Ndiphe Mtwa
Tel: 039 253 1996
Application Details
Applications must be submitted to:
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
Private Bag X1002
Lusikisiki
4820
Hand delivery:
Stanford and Jacaranda Street
Lusikisiki
4820
Email: Jobs-ECLSS@labour.gov.za
Client Service Officer: Public Employment Services
Posts: 2
Salary: R280 278 per annum
Centres and References
| Centre | Reference Number | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Centre: Makhanda | HR/4/4/1/71 | 1 |
| Labour Centre: Nqanqarhu | HR/4/4/1/72 | 1 |
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate. No experience is required.
A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Required knowledge includes departmental policies, labour legislation, Employment Services Act, Public Service Act and Regulations and Batho Pele principles.
Required skills include interpersonal skills, telephone etiquette, interviewing, computer literacy, verbal and written communication, listening, problem-solving and the ability to interpret legislation.
Duties
The successful candidates will render registration services for work-seekers on ESSA.
Duties include registering work and learning opportunities on ESSA, referring work-seekers for employment counselling services, supporting placement of work-seekers and performing general administrative duties.
Enquiries
Makhanda: Ms Z Ntlokwana
Tel: 046 622 2104
Nqanqarhu: Ms N Mvanyashe
Tel: 045 932 1424
Application Details
Makhanda applications:
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
PO Box X342
Makhanda
6140
Hand delivery:
20 High Street
Makhanda
6140
Email: Jobs-ECGTN@labour.gov.za
Nqanqarhu applications:
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
PO Box 397
Nqanqarhu
5780
Hand delivery:
1 Royal Road
Nqanqarhu
5480
Email: Jobs-ECMCR@labour.gov.za
Client Services Officer: Compensation Fund
Posts: 2
Salary: R280 278 per annum
Centres and References
| Centre | Reference Number | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Centre: Mthatha | HR4/4/1/73 | 1 |
| Labour Centre: Gqeberha | HR4/4/1/74 | 1 |
Requirements
Applicants must have Matric, Grade 12 or Senior Certificate.
Required knowledge includes Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Compensation Fund business strategies, Compensation Fund value chain, PFMA, Treasury Regulations and Batho Pele principles.
Required skills include computer literacy, business writing, listening skills, telephone etiquette and basic interpersonal skills.
Duties
The successful candidates will receive and verify documents for registration.
Duties include registering claims on the operational system, assisting employer services at the kiosk, online system and service centre, and handling service-related queries and complaints.
Enquiries
Mthatha: Ms S Zaula
Tel: 047 501 5600
Gqeberha: Mr S Mshumpela
Tel: 041 506 5116
Application Details
Mthatha applications:
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
Manpower Building
Corner Elliot and Madeira Streets
Mthatha
Email: Jobs-ECUTT@labour.gov.za
Gqeberha applications:
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
Private Bag X6045
Gqeberha
6000
Hand delivery:
VSN Centre
116 – 134 Goven Mbeki Avenue
Gqeberha
6000
Email: Jobs-ECPLZ@labour.gov.za
Client Service Officer: Unemployment Insurance Fund Ref No: HR/4/4/1/75
Salary: R280 278 per annum
Centre: Labour Centre, Makhanda
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 or Senior Certificate. No experience is required.
Required knowledge includes Unemployment Insurance Act, UIF Contributions Act, PFMA, POPIA, Department of Labour and UIF policies, Treasury Regulations and Batho Pele principles.
Required skills include interpersonal skills, telephone etiquette, interviewing, computer literacy, communication, listening, interpretation of legislation, conflict management, time management, customer relations and analytical skills.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide screening services, process applications for UIF benefits, register payment continuation forms and provide administrative functions.
Enquiries
Ms N Ntlokwana
Tel: 046 622 2104
Application Details
Applications must be submitted to:
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
PO Box X342
Makhanda
6140
Hand delivery:
20 High Street
Makhanda
6140
Email: Jobs-ECGTN@labour.gov.za
Administration Clerk: Management Support Services
Posts: 2
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Centres and References
| Centre | Reference Number | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Centre: Makhanda | HR/4/4/1/76 | 1 |
| Labour Centre: Nqanqarhu | HR/4/4/1/77 | 1 |
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 or Senior Certificate. No experience is required.
Required knowledge includes Batho Pele Principles, departmental policies and procedures, and Treasury Regulations.
Required skills include verbal and written communication, interpersonal relations, problem-solving, conflict management, coordination and computer literacy.
Duties
The successful candidates will render supply chain management functions in a Labour Centre.
Duties include providing finance and office management services, human resource management support, training and performance activities, and records administration.
Enquiries
Nqanqarhu: Ms N Mvanyashe
Tel: 045 932 1424
Makhanda: Ms Z Ntlokwana
Tel: 046 622 2104
Application Details
Makhanda applications:
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
PO Box X342
Makhanda
6140
Hand delivery:
20 High Street
Makhanda
6140
Email: Jobs-ECGTN@labour.gov.za
Nqanqarhu applications:
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
PO Box 397
Nqanqarhu
5780
Hand delivery:
1 Royal Road
Nqanqarhu
5480
Email: Jobs-ECMCR@labour.gov.za
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form and must be accompanied by an updated comprehensive CV only.
Online or email applications must include the Z83 form and CV combined into one PDF attachment. Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted.
Applicants must quote the correct job title and reference number in the email subject line and must use the correct email address linked to the post.
To apply and access more details, visit the Department of Employment and Labour official website.
Important Notes for Applicants
Applications submitted on the old Z83 form will not be considered.
Each post must have its own fully completed, initialled and signed Z83 application form.
The Department does not accept faxed applications.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents on or before the day of the interview.
Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority when shortlisted.
Shortlisted candidates may undergo pre-entry assessments, practical exercises, integrity assessments and personnel suitability checks.
If applicants are not contacted within eight weeks after the closing date, they should consider their applications unsuccessful.