The Department of Employment and Labour Human Resource Clerk X3 Vacancies 2026 are open for applications at the Provincial Office in the Northern Cape. There are three Human Resource Clerk: Human Resource Management posts available on three-year contracts for applicants with a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent, and no previous work experience is required. The salary is R237 453 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits, and applications close on 16 October 2026.
The vacancies provide an opportunity for candidates who meet the Grade 12 requirement to enter the public-service human resources environment without previous work experience.
Key Details
| Details | Information |
| Department | Department of Employment and Labour |
| Position | Human Resource Clerk: Human Resource Management |
| Number of Posts | X3 |
| Reference Number | HR4/4/8/189 |
| Centre | Provincial Office: Northern Cape |
| Contract | Three-Year Contract |
| Qualification | Grade 12 certificate or equivalent |
| Experience | No experience required |
| Salary | R237 453 per annum + 37% in lieu of benefits |
| Closing Date | 16 October 2026 |
Salary
Successful candidates will receive:
R237 453 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits.
About the Human Resource Clerk Vacancies
The Department of Employment and Labour is recruiting three Human Resource Clerks for its Provincial Office in the Northern Cape.
These are three-year contract positions within Human Resource Management. Successful candidates will support the Department with human resource administration functions, including recruitment and selection, conditions of service and performance management.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
- No previous work experience is required
The Department also identifies knowledge of the following areas as relevant:
- PERSAL
- Human Resource information management systems
- Registry duties and practices
- Data capturing
- Computer operations
- Legislative framework governing the Public Service
- Storage and retrieval procedures
- Registry work and procedures
Experience / Added Advantage
No experience is required.
Applicants who have knowledge of human resource administration, PERSAL, data capturing, computer systems or public-service administration may find this knowledge relevant to the work, but the official minimum requirement remains Grade 12 or equivalent with no experience required.
Duties & Responsibilities
Successful Human Resource Clerks will be responsible for:
- Implementing human resource administration practices relating to recruitment and selection
- Implementing conditions of service
- Assisting with leave administration
- Assisting with housing and medical matters
- Handling Injury on Duty administration
- Assisting with Long Service Recognition
- Processing overtime-related matters
- Assisting with relocation administration
- Handling pension-related administration
- Assisting with allowances
- Assisting with PILIR-related administration
- Facilitating the performance management function
- Addressing human resource administration enquiries
Skills Required
Applicants should have skills in:
- Communication
- Computer literacy
- Innovation and creativity
- Presentation
- Report writing
- Time management
- Organising and planning
- Problem solving
Required Documents
Applicants must submit:
- A completed, initialled and signed new Z83 application form
- An updated comprehensive CV
For applications submitted by email, the Z83 and CV must be combined into one attachment.
Applicants must indicate the correct job title and reference number.
Certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents are not required when initially applying. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified documents on or before the interview date when requested by Human Resources.
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How to Apply
Applicants can submit their applications using one of the following methods:
Email:
Jobs-NCKIM@labour.gov.za
Applicants using email must submit the Z83 application form and CV as one attachment and include the correct job title and reference number.
Reference Number:
HR4/4/8/189
Postal applications:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X5012
Kimberley
8301
Hand delivery:
Cnr Compound and Pniel Road
Kimberley
Applicants should carefully follow all instructions in the official Department of Employment and Labour Human Resource Clerk vacancy before submitting an application.
Enquiries
Ms Sherelda Kleinsmith
Tel: (053) 838 1517
Closing Date
16 October 2026
- Walk-in applications close at 16:00
- Online/email applications close at 23:59
Late applications will not be considered.
Sources & References
Department of Employment and Labour – Human Resource Clerk: Human Resource Management X3
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