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UI Claims Officer x19 Posts| Department of Employment and Labour 2026

The Department of Employment and Labour invites suitably qualified South Africans to apply for UI Claims Officer x19 Posts in the Western Cape.

This is a re-advertisement, meaning applicants who applied previously must re-apply to be considered.

UI Claims Officer Vacancies Overview

Job Title: UI Claims Officer

No. of Posts: x19

Remuneration: R280 278 per annum

Department: Department of Employment and Labour

Employment Type: Permanent Government Position

Available Placement:

  • Bellville Labour Centre – X9 Posts

Ref No: HR4/4/10/667

  • George Labour Centre – X10

Ref No: HR4/4/10/668

UI Claims Officer Vacancies Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
  • 0 to 6 months’ work experience

Knowledge Requirements for UI Claims Officer Vacancies

Candidates should have knowledge of:

  • Unemployment Insurance Act (UI Act)
  • Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act
  • Public Service Regulations
  • Public Service Act
  • Batho Pele Principles
  • Departmental policies and procedures
  • Customer care principles

UI Claims Officer Vacancies Skills and Competencies

Applicants should possess the following skills:

  • Good verbal and written communication
  • Listening skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Ability to work with relevant systems according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
  • Administrative and customer service skills

Duties and Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

  • Registering employers and verifying employee declarations
  • Processing and administering UIF claims according to prescribed procedures
  • Executing payments for approved claims within set timelines
  • Responding to enquiries related to processed claims
  • Providing customer service to clients
  • Performing administrative duties within the section

How to apply for UI Claims Officer Vacancies

Applications can be submitted via: Post, Hand Delivery, or Email.

Mailing

Postal Address:

Chief Director: Provincial Operations

PO Box 872

Cape Town, 8000

Hand Delivery Address:

Department of Employment and Labour

No. 9 Long Street, Corner Riebeeck and Long Street

Cape Town

Email Applications:

  • Bellville Labour Centre

Ref: HR4/4/10/667**

Email: WCJobs-BELL@labour.gov.za

  • George Labour Centre

Ref: HR4/4/10/668

Email: WCJobs-GRG@labour.gov.za

UI Claims Officer Vacancies Required Documents

Applications must include:

  • New Z83 Application Form
  • Updated CV
  • Certified qualification copies
  • Certified ID copy

DOWNLOAD Z83 APPLICATION FORM HERE

Enquiries

Bellville Labour Centre

  • Mr F Carstens Tel: (021) 941 7002

George Labour Centre

  • Mr M Charles Tel: (044) 801 1223

Best Before: 08 June 2026 16:00 for walk-in applications 23:59 for online applications

Crucial Matters:

  • Combine the Z83 form and CV into one PDF document
  • Zipped, IMG, and JPEG files will not be accepted
  • Use the correct job title and reference number in the email subject line
  • Submit your application to the correct email address
  • Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be considered

Final Say:

The Department of Employment and Labour is committed to employment equity and transformation. Preference will be given in line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan and representivity targets.


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