South Africa Department of Employment and Labour Jobs

The Department of Employment and Labour (South Africa) is inviting qualified candidates to apply for multiple government vacancies across several provinces and labour centres.

These opportunities cover senior management, administration, labour relations, occupational health and safety, employment services, compensation fund services, and public employment support.

Organization: Department of Employment and Labour, South Africa
Job Category: Government Jobs / Public Service Careers
Available Positions: Multiple Vacancies (12+ Posts)
Job Location: KwaZulu-Natal, Pretoria, Makhanda, Mthatha, Lusikisiki, Nqanqarhu, Gqeberha, South Africa

Closing Date: 29 June 2026
Application Deadline Time: 16:00 (Walk-in Applications) | 23:59 (Online Applications)
Contract Type: Permanent Public Service Appointments
Employer: South African Department of Employment and Labour

The department aims to promote employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, prioritizing representation based on race, gender, and disability targets outlined in its Employment Equity Plan.

Available Vacancies

1. Deputy Director: Work-Seeker Registration

Reference Number: HR4/4/6/4
Location: Provincial Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Salary: R1 101 468 per annum

Minimum Requirements

• NQF Level 6 qualification recognized by SAQA in:
  • Social Sciences (Psychology)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
  • Public Administration
  • Public Management
  • Business Administration
  • Business Management
• 5 years experience:
  • 2 years at Assistant Director level
  • 3 years experience in Public Employment Services (PES)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage work seeker registration services province-wide
• Manage employer services across the province
• Implement work schemes for youth and vulnerable job seekers
• Provide technical and operational support to labour centres
• Implement policies, SOPs, annual performance plans and work plans

How to Apply

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2. Deputy Director: Collective Bargaining

Reference Number: HR4/4/05/26HO
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
Salary: R1 101 468 per annum

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor Degree (NQF 7) in:
  • Social Science
  • Labour Relations
  • Human Resource Management
  • Bachelor of Law (LLB)
  • Public Administration
  • Public Management
• 5 years experience:
  • 2 years middle management/Assistant Director level
  • 3 years Labour Relations, HR Management, or Law experience

Key Responsibilities

• Manage labour organisation registrations
• Monitor legislative compliance
• Develop collective agreement extensions
• Strengthen labour market institutions
• Manage HR and sub-directorate resources

How to Apply

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3. Assistant Director: Collective Bargaining (4 Posts)

Reference Number: HR4/4/06/26HO
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
Salary: R605 742 per annum

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma or Undergraduate Degree in:
  • Labour Relations
  • Human Resource Management
  • Social Science
  • Law
  • Public Administration
• 4 years experience:
  • 2 years supervisory level
  • 2 years functional labour relations experience

Key Responsibilities

• Register labour organisations
• Monitor compliance with labour legislation
• Support collective agreement processes
• Strengthen labour institutions
• Manage HR and asset resources

How to Apply

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4. Chief Personnel Officer – Policy

Reference Number: HR4/26/06/03HO
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
Salary: R413 001 per annum

Minimum Requirements

• NQF Level 6 qualification in:
  • Human Management
  • Public Management
  • Public Administration
  • Business Management
• 2 years HR Management experience

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate Employment Equity Plan implementation
• Consolidate reporting and profiling data
• Support policy development and consultation processes

How to Apply

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5. Senior Collective Bargaining Officer

Reference Number: HR4/26/06/04HO
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
Salary: R413 001 per annum

Minimum Requirements

• Qualification in:
  • Labour Relations
  • Human Resources Management
  • Law
  • Social Science
  • Public Management
• 2 years labour relations experience

Key Responsibilities

• Process labour organisation registration applications
• Ensure legal compliance
• Process extension of collective agreements

How to Apply

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6. OHS Inspector

Reference Number: HR4/4/1/80
Location: Makhanda Labour Centre
Salary: R413 001 per annum

Minimum Requirements

• Senior Certificate plus qualification in:
  • Occupational Hygiene
  • Environmental Health
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
• Valid driver’s licence required

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace health and safety inspections
• Investigate incidents and complaints
• Monitor labour legislation compliance
• Conduct advocacy campaigns
• Appear in court as State witness where required

How to Apply

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7. Senior Claims Assessor: Compensation Fund

Reference Number: HR4/4/1/81
Location: Mthatha Labour Centre
Salary: R413 001 per annum

Requirements

• NQF 6 qualification in:
  • Public Management
  • Business Management
  • Operations Management
  • HR Management
  • Nursing
  • Law
  • Finance
  • Administration
• 2 years compensation or claims processing experience

Duties

• Adjudicate compensation and fatal claims
• Verify complex claims
• Authorize compensation benefits
• Handle inquiries and supervise staff

How to Apply

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8. Client Service Officer IES

Reference Number: HR4/4/1/120
Location: Lusikisiki Labour Centre
Salary: R280 278 per annum

Requirements

• Grade 12
• No experience required

Duties

• Helpdesk services
• Resolve labour legislation complaints
• Administrative duties
• Participate in advocacy sessions

How to Apply

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9. Client Service Officer: Public Employment Services (2 Posts)

Salary: R280 278 per annum

Locations

• Makhanda Labour Centre (Ref HR/4/4/1/71)
• Nqanqarhu Labour Centre (Ref HR/4/4/1/72)

Requirements

• Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• No experience required
• Driver’s licence advantageous

Duties

• Register work seekers on ESSA
• Register work and learning opportunities
• Employment counselling referrals
• Administrative support

How to Apply

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10. Client Services Officer: Compensation Fund (2 Posts)

Salary: R280 278 per annum

Locations

• Mthatha (Ref HR4/4/1/73)
• Gqeberha (Ref HR4/4/1/74)

Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12
• No experience required

Duties

• Receive and verify documents
• Register compensation claims
• Employer service support
• Handle service-related complaints

How to Apply

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11. Client Service Officer: Unemployment Insurance Fund

Reference Number: HR/4/4/1/75
Location: Makhanda Labour Centre
Salary: R280 278 per annum

Requirements

• Grade 12
• No experience required

Duties

• Process UIF applications
• Register payment continuation forms
• Provide screening services
• Administrative support functions

How to Apply

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12. Administration Clerk: Management Support Services (2 Posts)

Salary: R237 453 per annum

Locations

• Makhanda (Ref HR/4/4/1/76)
• Nqanqarhu (Ref HR/4/4/1/77)

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
• No experience required

Duties

• Supply Chain Management support
• Finance and office management
• Human Resource Management support
• Records administration
• Training and performance administration

How to Apply

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Application Process

Applicants must submit:

• Completed new Z83 Application Form
• Updated comprehensive CV
• Documents combined as one PDF attachment only

Important Submission Rules

• Only Z83 Form + CV required at application stage
• ZIP, IMG and JPEG files will not be accepted
• Old Z83 forms will be rejected
• Each post requires a separate application
• Correct job title and reference number must appear in email subject line
• Fax applications will not be accepted

Only shortlisted candidates will submit certified qualifications and supporting documents. VIEW FULL JOBS DOCUMENT FOR MORE DETAILS.

Application Methods

Applications may be submitted via:

• Email (using post-specific email addresses)
• Hand delivery
• Postal submission to designated addresses listed under each post
• Please VIEW FULL JOBS DOCUMENT FOR MORE DETAILS.

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will undergo:

• Technical assessment
• Integrity and ethical conduct assessment
• Criminal record verification
• Qualification verification
• Employment verification
• Citizenship verification
• Credit checks where applicable

Equal Opportunity Employment Notice

The Department of Employment and Labour is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Employment decisions will align with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, prioritizing representativity based on race, gender, and disability.

Important Reminder

Candidates who do not receive communication within eight weeks after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.

Application Deadline: 29 June 2026
Walk-in Deadline: 16:00
Online Deadline: 23:59

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