Department of Employment and Labour: Entry Level Vacancies

It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.

Remuneration: R269 499 per annum

NB: (Re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied must re-apply)

• UIF Client Service Officer

No. of Posts: x454

Centre:

• Labour Centre: Barberton Ref No: HR4/4/7/200 (X16 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Bethal Ref No: HR4/4/7/201 (X16 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Morgenzon Satellite Ref No: HR4/4/7/202 (X12 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Carolina Ref No: HR4/4/7/203 (X15 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Badplaas Satellite Ref No: HR4/4/7/204 (X12 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Eerstehoek Ref No: HR4/4/7/205 (X16 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Ermelo Ref No: HR4/4/7/206 (X14 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Breyton Satellite Ref No: HR4/4/7/207 (X12 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Lothair Satellite Ref No: HR4/4/7/207 (X12 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Malelane Ref No: HR4/4/7/208 (X9 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Komatipoort Satellite Ref No: HR4/4/7/209 (X12 Posts)
• Labour Centre: KwaMhlanga Ref No: HR4/4/7/210 (X10 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Mbibane Satellite Ref No: HR4/4/7/211 (X12 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Mdutjana Satellite Ref No: HR4/4/7/212 (X11 posts)
• Labour Centre: Mokobola Satellite Ref No: HR4/4/7/213 (X12 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Siyabuswa Satellite Ref No: HR4/4/7/214 (X12 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Mashishing Ref No: HR4/4/7/215 (X14 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Waterval Boven Satellite Ref No: HR4/4/7/216 (X10 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Middelburg Office Ref No: HR4/4/7/217 (X8 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Belfast Satellite- Ref No: HR4/4/7/218 (X10 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Hendrina Satellite Ref No: HR4/4/7/219 (X10 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Machadodorp Satellite Ref No: HR4/4/7/220 (X12 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Mbombela Ref No: HR4/4/7/221 (X4 Post)
• Labour Centre: Hazyview Satellite Ref No: HR4/4/7/222 (X12 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Whiteriver Satellite Ref No: HR4/4/7/223 (X12 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Mkhondo Ref No: HR4/4/7/224 (X16 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Amersfoort Satellite Ref No: HR4/4/7/225 (X12 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Volksrust Ref No: HR4/4/7/226 (X17 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Sabie Ref No: HR4/4/7/227 (X15 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Graskop Satellite Ref No: HR4/4/7/228 (X12 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Casteel Satellite Ref No: HR4/4/7/229 (X13 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Secunda Ref No: HR4/4/7/230 (X11 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Leandra Satellite Ref No: HR4/4/7/231 (X12 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Standerton Ref No: HR4/4/7/232 (X14 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Balfour Ref No: HR4/4/7/233 (X12 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Emalahleni Ref No: HR4/4/7/234 (X1 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Delmas Satellite Ref No: HR4/4/7/235 (X10 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Ogies Satellite Ref No: HR4/4/7/236 (X6 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Ga-Nala Satellite Ref No: HR4/4/7/237 (X8 Posts)

Requirements:

• Matriculation/Grade 12/Senior Certificate. Knowledge: 0 to 6 months’ experience. Unemployment Insurance Act and Regulations, Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Treasury Regulations, Batho Pele Principles, Department of Labour and UIF Policies and Procedures, UIF’s Vision and Mission and Values, Customer Care Principles, Departmental Policies, Procedures and Guidelines. Skills: Interview, Communication (verbal and written), Computer Literacy, Listening, Interpretation (ability to interpret UI Act and Contributions Act), Conflict Management, Time Management, Customer Relations, Analytical, Interpersonal, Telephone etiquette, On job training (operational system).

Duties:

• Provide screening services. Process applications for UIF benefits. Register payment continuation forms. Provide administrative functions.

Enquiries:

• Mr N Makgaba Tel No: (013) 712 3066/3353
• Mr C Motanyane Tel No: (017) 647 2383/5212
• Mr R Mokoena Tel No: (017) 8431077/2111
• Mr Rathipe Tel No: (017) 819 7623/3010
• Mr Ndimande Tel No: (013) 947 3173/2484/2278
• Ms N Ndhlovu Tel No: (013) 790 1528/1682/1359
• Mr L Mokhasi Tel No: (013) 235 2368/9
• Mr T Milanzi Tel No: (013) 2833600
• Ms J Thwala Tel No: (013) 753 2844/5/6 755 2640
• Ms L Mashego Tel No: (017) 826 1883/4
• Ms L Mashego Tel No: (013) 764 2105/6
• Mr S Ndimande Tel No: (017) 631 2585/2652
• Mr L Ledwaba Tel No: (017) 712 1351/4809
• Mr E Masemola Tel No: (013) 653 3800/656 1422-8

Applications:

• Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations: Barberton LC Private Bag X1634, Barberton, 1300 or hand deliver at Eurika Centre Shop no11, Nourse Street, Barberton. Or Email: Jobs-BBN@LABOUR.gov.za
• Acting Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations: Bethal LC, Morgenzon Satellite Private Bag X1029, Bethal,2310 or hand deliver at 9 Vuyisile Mini Street, Bethal Or Email: Jobs-BTH@LABOUR.gov.za
• Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations: Carolina LC, Badplaas and Eerstehoek Satellite Private Bag X718 Carolina 1185, Physical Address: No 9 Goud Street, Carolina 1185 Or Email: Jobs-CRL@LABOUR.gov.za
• Acting Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations: Ermelo LC, Breyten and Lothair Satellite Private Bag X9054 Ermelo 2350,or deliver at Merino Trust Building, CNR De Jager and Joubert Street, Ermelo or Email: JobsEML@LABOUR.gov.za
• Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations: Malelane LC and Komatipoort Satellite P.O Box 1112, Sidlamafa,1332.or hand deliver at 1st Floor ABSA Building, 19 Lorenco Road.Malelane,Or Email: Jobs-MLE@LABOUR.gov.za
• Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: Kwamhlanga LC, Mbibane, Mdutjana, Mokobola and Siyabuswa Satellite Private Bag X4016, KwaMhlanga, 1022 or hand deliver at: Government Complex, Old Parliament, Building, Nr 6 KwaMhlanga or email: Jobs-KGA@LABOUR.gov.za
• Acting Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations: Mashishing LC and Waterval Boven Satellite Private Bag X20081, Mashishing, 1120 or hand deliver at 51 De Klerk Street, Mashishing or Email: JobsLDB@LABOUR.gov.za
• Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations: Middelburg LC, Belfast, Hendrina and Machadodorp Satellite Private Bag X251833, Middelburg, 1050 or deliver at Emily Hobhouse Building, 175 Cowen Ntuli Street, Middelburg. Or Email: Jobs-MDB@LABOUR.gov.za
• The Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: Mbombela LC, Hazyview and Whit River Satellite Private Bag X 11298, Mbombela,1200. Or hand deliver at: Standard Bank Building, 29 Brown Street, Mbombela or via Email: JobsMBO@LABOUR.gov.za
• For attention Acting Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: Mkhondo LC, Amersfoort and Volksrust Satellite Private Bag X34, Mkhondo, 2380 or hand deliver at: Balalas Building 42, Kotze Street, Mkhondo. Or Email: JobsPRT@LABOUR.gov.za
• For attention Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: Sabie LC, Graskop and Casteel Satellite Private Bag X523, Sabie,1260 or hand deliver at: Old Spar Centre 10th Avenue Sabie Or Email: Jobs-SBI@LABOUR.gov.za
• Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations: Secunda LC and Leandra Satellite Private Bag X9057, Secunda, 2302 or hand deliver at 4 Waterson Street, Sunset Park, Secunda Or Email: Jobs-SCU@LABOUR.gov.za
• Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: Standerton LC and Balfour Satellite Private Bag X2001 Standerton 2430 or hand deliver at: 14C Vry Street Standerton 2430 Or Email: Jobs-STN@LABOUR.gov.za
• Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Emalahleni LC, Delmas, Ogies and GaNala Satellite Private Bag X 7263, Emalahleni, 1035 Or hand delivery to Labour Building Corner Hofmeyer and Beatty Avenue, Emalahleni or Email: JobsWTB@LABOUR.gov.za
• Client Service Officer: Public Employment Services (PES)

Ref No: HR/4/4/7/57

No. of posts: x5

Centre:

• Labour Centre: Eerstehoek Ref No: HR4/4/7/245 (X1 Post)
• Labour Centre: Ermelo Ref No: HR4/4/7/246 (X1 Post)
• Labour Centre: Carolina Ref No: HR4/4/7/247 (X1 Post)
• Labour Centre: Sabie Ref No: HR4/4/7/248 (X1 Post)

Requirements:

• Matriculation/Grade 12/Senior Certificate. Knowledge: Departmental Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, Labour Legislation and Regulations, Employment Services Act, Public Service Act and Regulations, Batho Pele principles. Skills: Computer Literacy, Communication, Interpersonal, Problem Solving, Listening, Telephone etiquette, Interviewing, Ability to interpret legislation.

Duties:

• Render registration services of work-seekers on ESSA. Render registration services of work and learning opportunities on ESSA. Refer work seekers for Employment Counselling services. Provide administrative support with the placement of work seekers in work and learning opportunities. Render general administrative duties and participate in advocacy sessions as and when required.

Enquiries:

• Mr R Mokoena Tel No: (017) 8431077/2111
• Mr M Rathipe Tel No: (017) 819 7623/3010
• Ms L Mashego Tel No: (013) 764 2105/6

Applications:

• Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations: Carolina and Eerstehoek LC, Private Bag X718 Carolina 1185 Physical Address: No 9 Goud Street, Carolina 1185 or Email: Jobs-MPU-CSO-PES1@LABOUR.gov.za
• Acting Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations: Ermelo LC, Private Bag X9054 Ermelo 2350, or deliver at Merino Trust Building, CNR De Jager and Joubert Street, Ermelo or Email: Jobs-MPU-CSO-PES2@LABOUR.gov.za
• For attention Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: Sabie LC Private Bag X523, Sabie,1260 or hand deliver at: Old Spar Centre 10th Avenue Sabie or Email: Jobs-MPU-CSO-PES4@LABOUR.gov.za

• Client Service Officer: Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES)

Ref No: HR/4/4/7/56

No. of Posts: x8

Centre:

• Labour Centre: Barberton Ref No: HR4/4/7/238 (X1 Post)
• Labour Centre: Bethal Ref No: HR4/4/7/239 (X1 Post)
• Labour Centre: Carolina Ref No: HR4/4/7/240 (X1 Post)
• Labour Centre: Ermelo Ref No: HR4/4/7/241 (X1 Post)
• Labour Centre: Mkhondo Ref No: HR4/4/7/242 (X1 Post)
• Labour Centre: Sabie Ref No: HR4/4/7/242 (X1 Post)
• Labour Centre: Secunda Ref No: HR4/4/7/243 (X1 Post)
• Labour Centre: Standerton Ref No: HR4/4/7/244 (X1 Post)

Requirements:

• Matriculation/Grade 12/Senior Certificate. Knowledge: All relevant Labour Legislations and Regulations, Related ILO conventions, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, Knowledge of the Departmental Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, Batho Pele principles. Skills: Interpersonal, Telephone etiquette, Interviewing, Computer literacy, Communication, Ability to interpret legislation, Problem solving.

Duties:

• Render services at help desk as the first point of entry within the Registration Services. Resolve all complaints on IES labour legislations received from Clients within the scope and dictates of the IES SOP. Render general administrative duties and participate in advocacy sessions as and when required.

Enquiries:

• Mr N Makgaba Tel No: (013) 712 3066/3353
• Mr C Motanyane Tel No: (017) 647 2383/5212
• Mr R Mokoena Tel No: (017) 8431077/2111
• Mr Rathipe Tel No: (017) 819 7623/3010
• Ms L Mashego Tel No: (017) 826 1883/4
• Ms L Mashego Tel No: (013) 764 2105/6
• Mr S Ndimande Tel No: (017) 631 2585/2652
• Mr L Ledwaba Tel No: (017) 712 1351/4809

Applications:

• Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations: Barberton LC Private Bag X1634, Barberton, 1300 or hand deliver at Eurika Centre Shop no11, Nourse Street, Barberton. Or Email: Jobs-MPU-CSO-IES1@LABOUR.gov.za 
• Acting Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations: Bethal LC, Private Bag X1029, Bethal,2310 or hand deliver at 9 Vuyisile Mini Street, Bethal or Email: Jobs-MPU-CSO-IES2@LABOUR.gov.za
• Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations: Carolina LC, Private Bag X718 Carolina 1185, Physical Address: No 9 Goud Street, Carolina 1185 Email: Jobs-MPU-CSO-IES3@LABOUR.gov.za
• Acting Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations: Ermelo LC, Private Bag X9054, Ermelo 2350,or deliver at Merino Trust Building, CNR De Jager and Joubert Street, Ermelo Or Email: Jobs-MPU-CSO-IES4@LABOUR.gov.za
• For attention Acting Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: Mkhondo LC, Private Bag X34 Mkhondo, 2380 or hand deliver at: Balalas Building 42, Kotze Street, Mkhondo. Or Email: Jobs-MPU-CSO-IES@LABOUR.gov.za
• For attention Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: Sabie LC Private Bag X523, Sabie,1260 or hand deliver at: Old Spar Centre 10th Avenue Sabie or Email: Jobs-MPU-CSO-IES@LABOUR.gov.za
• Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations: Secunda LC, Private Bag X9057, Secunda, 2302 or hand deliver at 4 Waterson street, Sunset Park, Secunda Or Email: Jobs-MPU-CSO-IES@LABOUR.gov.za
• Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: Standerton LC and Balfour Satellite Private Bag X2001 Standerton 2430 or hand deliver at: 14C Vry Street Standerton 2430 Or Email: Jobs-MPU-CSO-IES@LABOUR.gov.za

Best Before: 31 October 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 (online)

Note: All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the posts’s technical and generic requirements. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s).

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