Department Of Employment And Labour South Africa Jobs – 84 Vacancies Across 29 Positions In 2026

The Department of Employment and Labour (DOL) South Africa has announced 84 career opportunities across multiple provinces.

These government positions offer competitive salaries ranging from R228 321 to R1 059 105 Per Annum.

29 Top South African Jobs – Positions

1. Deputy Director: UI Operations – Ref: HR4/4/01/07

Salary: R1 059 105 Per Annum

Location: Provincial Office – Mmabatho

Requirements

• Undergraduate qualification in Operations Management/Public Management/Business Administration/Finance at NQF Level 6.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 5 years of experience (2 years functional and 3 years at Assistant Director Level).

Contact: Ms W Maphakela – Tel: (018) 387 8195

Email: JobsNW03@labour.gov.za

2. Assistant Director: Work-Seeker Registration Coordinator – Ref: HR4/4/5/84

Salary: R582 444 Per Annum

Location: Provincial Office – KZN

Requirements

• NQF 6 qualification in Social Sciences (Psychology)/Public Administration/Business Management.
• 2 years functional experience in Public Employment Services.
• 2 years supervisory experience.

Contact: Ms Z Maseko – Tel: (031) 366 2010

Email: Jobs-KZN8@Labour.gov.za

3. Assistant Director: Financial Management – Ref: HR4/4/01/01

Salary: R582 444 Per Annum

Location: Provincial Office – Mmabatho

Requirements

• 3-year NQF Level 6 qualification in Financial Management/Accounting/Auditing.
• 4 years of experience (2 years supervisory).

Contact: Ms W Maphakela – Tel: (018) 387 8195

Email: JobsNW05@labour.gov.za

4. Assistant Director: COID Statutory Services – Ref: HR4/4/5/101

Salary: R468 459 Per Annum

Location: Provincial Office – KZN

Requirements

• B.Com Law/LLB Law degree (Attorney or Advocate admission advantageous).
• Valid driving license.
• 2 years functional experience in legal/statutory services.
• 2 years supervisory experience.

Contact: Mr CM Zondi – Tel: (031) 366 2203

Email: Jobs-KZN9@Labour.gov.za

5. Assistant Director: Administrative Support Services – Ref: HR4/4/8/143

Salary: R468 459 Per Annum

Location: Provincial Office – Northern Cape

Requirements

• 3-year National Diploma (NQF6)/Bachelor’s degree (NQF7) in Office/Public/Business Management.
• 4 years’ experience (2 years supervisory, 2 years functional).

Contact: Ms S Kleinsmith – Tel: (053) 838 1707

Email: Jobs-NCKIM@labour.gov.za

6. Assistant Director: Risk Management – Ref: HR4/4/8/144

Salary: R468 459 Per Annum

Location: Provincial Office – Northern Cape

Requirements

• 3-year tertiary qualification in Risk Management/Internal Auditing/Accounting/Economics.
• 2 years supervisory experience.
• 2 years functional experience in Risk Management/Internal Audit.

Contact: Ms Sherelda Kleinsmith – Tel: (053) 838 1517

Email: JobsNCKIM@labour.gov.za

7. Senior Practitioner: Accounts Receivable – Ref: HR4/4/8/145

Salary: R397 116 Per Annum

Location: Provincial Office – Northern Cape

Requirements

• 3-year NQF Level 6 qualification in Accounting/Finance.
• 2 years functional experience in accounts receivable environment.

Contact: Ms Sherelda Kleinsmith – Tel: (053) 838 1517

Email: JobsNCKIM@labour.gov.za

8. Team Leader – Ref: HR4/4/8/146

Salary: R397 116 Per Annum

Location: Labour Centre – De Aar

Requirements

• 3-year NQF6/NQF7 qualification in Labour Relations/Labour Law/LLB/BCOM Law.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 2 years functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services.

Contact: Ms Sherelda Kleinsmith – Tel: (053) 838 1517

Email: JobsNCDEAR@labour.gov.za

9. Field ICT Technician – Ref: HR4/4/8/147

Salary: R397 116 Per Annum

Location: Provincial Office – Northern Cape

Requirements

• 3-year NQF6/NQF7 qualification in Information Technology/Information Systems.
• Valid code 8 driver’s license.
• 2 years functional experience in ICT field/technical support.

Contact: Ms Sherelda Kleinsmith – Tel: (053) 838 1517

Email: JobsNCKIM@labour.gov.za

10. Employment Service Practitioner ESP2 (2 Posts)

Salary: R397 116 Per Annum

Locations

• Labour Centre: Richmond – Ref: HR4/4/5/83 (1 Post)
• Labour Centre: Brits – Ref: HR4/4/12/10 (1 Post)

Requirements

• 3-year qualification in Social Science (Psychology)/Public Administration/Business Management.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 2 years functional experience in client-oriented environment.

Contact

• Mr P Mtolo – Tel: (033) 212 2768
• Mr N Mthembu – Tel: 060 989 2433

Email

• Jobs-KZN19@labour.gov.za (Richmond)
• JobsNW10@labour.gov.za (Brits)

11. Senior Administration Officers: UIF Operations (16 Posts)

Salary: R397 116 Per Annum

Locations: Various Labour Centres across KwaZulu-Natal

• Dundee (Ref: HR4/4/5/84)
• Estcourt (Ref: HR4/4/5/8584)
• Kokstad (Ref: HR4/4/5/87 84)
• Ladysmith (Ref: HR4/4/5/8884)
• Port Shepstone (Ref: HR4/4/5/9084)
• Prospecton (Ref: HR4/4/5/9184)
• Richards Bay (Ref: HR4/4/5/9284)
• Richmond (Ref: HR4/4/5/9384)
• Stanger (Ref: HR4/4/5/94 84)
• Ulundi (Ref: HR4/4/5/9584)
• Jozini Satellite Office (Ref: HR4/4/5/86) – 2 Posts
• Verulam (Ref: HR4/4/96) – 2 Posts
• Phoenix Satellite Office (Ref: HR4/4/5/89)
• Vryheid (Ref: HR4/4/5/97)

Requirements

• NQF 6 undergraduate qualification in Operations/Public Management/Business Administration/Finance.
• 2 years functional experience in Client Services/Claims Processing/Insurance environment.

Enquiries

• Ms T Khumalo Tel No: (034) 212 2421 (Dundee)
• Mr J Fakazi Tel No: (036) 352 7767 (Estcourt)
• Mr S Ngqoza Tel No: (039) 727 2140 (Kokstad)
• Ms L Radebe Tel No: (036) 638 1900 (Ladysmith)
• Mr S Biyase Tel No: (039) 688 6906 (Port Shepstone)
• Mr K Naidoo Tel No: (031) 065 1000 (Prospecton)
• Mr I Ximba Tel No: (035) 760 1614 (Richards Bay)
• Mr P Mtolo Tel No: (033) 212 2768 (Richmond)
• Ms S Mkhize Tel No: (032) 551 7300 (Stanger)
• Mr T Nkosi Tel No: (035) 879 8800 (Ulundi)
• Mr T Nkosi Tel No: (035) 879 8800 (Jozinii)
• Mr B Zondi Tel No: (032) 541 5600 (Verulam)
• Mr B Zondi Tel No: (032) 541 5600 (Phoenix)
• Mr F Dladla Tel No: (034) 5980 8916 (Vryheid)

Applications

• Dundee Labour Centre, PO Box 445, Dundee, 3000 Or hand deliver at 63 Victoria Street, Dundee. For Online Applications Email to: Jobs-KZN4@Labour.gov.za
• Estcourt Labour Centre, P O Box 449, Estcourt, 3310 Or hand deliver at 75 Phillip Street, Estcourt. For Online Applications Email to: Jobs-KZN6@Labour.gov.za
• Kokstad Labour Centre, PO Box 260, Kokstad, 4700 Or hand deliver at 59 Hope Street, Kokstad. For Online Applications Email to: Jobs-KZN1@Labour.gov.za
• Ladysmith Labour Centre, Private Bag X9925, Ladysmith, 3370 Or hand deliver at 35 Keate Street, Ladysmith. For Online Applications Email to: Jobs-KZN5@Labour.gov.za
• Port Shepstone Labour Centre, P O Box 379, Port Shepstone, 4240 Or hand deliver at 17 Bisset Street, Port Shepstone. For Online Applications Email to: Jobs-KZN23@Labour.gov.za
• Prospecton Labour Centre, P o Box 343, Umbogintwini, 4120 Or hand deliver at N 3 Prospecton Place, Prospecton. For Online Applications Email to: Jobs-KZN24@Labour.gov.za
• Richards Bay Labour Centre, Private Bag X20033, Empangeni, 3880 Or hand deliver at 11 Lira Rink Road, Richards Bay. For Online Applications Email to: Jobs-KZN28@Labour.gov.za
• Richmond Labour Centre, PO Box 852, Richmond, 3780 Or hand deliver at 60 Shepstone Street, Richmond. For Online Applications Email to: Jobs-KZN2@Labour.gov.za
• Stanger Labour Centre, PO Box 138, Stanger 4450 Or hand deliver at 12 Cator Street, Stanger. For Online Applications Email to: Jobs-KZN25@Labour.gov.za
• Ulundi Labour Centre, Private Bag X56, Ulundi, 3838 Or hand deliver at Unit A Wombe, Street Ulundi. For Online Applications Email to: Jobs-KZN3@Labour.gov.za
• Verulam Labour Centre, PO Box 1144, Verulam Or hand deliver at 13 Wick Street, Verulam. For Online Applications Email to: Jobs-KZN30@Labour.gov.za
• Vryheid Labour Centre, PO Box 430, Vryheid Or hand deliver at 99 Landrose Street, Vryheid. For Online Applications Email to: Jobs-KZN29@Labour.gov.za

12. Senior Administration Officer: UIF Claims Processor (19 Posts)

Salary: R397 116 Per Annum

Locations: Various Labour Centres across North West

• Christiana (Ref: HR4/4/12/01) – 3 Posts
• Klerksdorp (Ref: HR4/4/12/02) – 1 Post
• Lichtenburg (Ref: HR4/4/12/03) – 3 Posts
• Mogwase (Ref: HR4/4/12/04) – 3 Posts
• Potchefstroom (Ref: HR4/4/12/05) – 2 Posts
• Rustenburg (Ref: HR4/4/12/06) – 1 Post
• Taung (Ref: HR4/4/12/07) – 3 Posts
• Vryburg (Ref: HR4/4/12/08) – 3 Posts

Requirements

• NQF Level 6 undergraduate qualification in Operations/Public Management/Business Administration/Finance.
• 2 years functional experience in Client Services/Claims Processing/Insurance environment.

Enquires

• Mr P Motlhabane at 082 909 4142 (Christiana Labour Centre)
• Mr T Tegele at 082 523 9489 (Klerksdorp Labour Centre)
• Ms N Mathule at 066 486 5064 (Lichtenburg Labour Centre)
• Mr BT Molefe at 082 908 1983 (Mogwase Labour Centre)
• Mr D Moshodi at 082 499 9382 (Potchefstroom Labour Centre)
• Ms BC Dirane at 072 880 7919 (Rustenburg Labour Centre)
• Mr T Lucas at 082 485 9486 (Taung Labour Centre)
• Mr P Mochwining at 082 908 1986 (Vryburg Labour Centre)

Applications

• E-mail: Jobs-NW9@labour.gov.za (Christiana Labour Centre)
• E-mail: Jobs-NW011@labour.gov.za (Klerksdorp Labour Centre)
• E-mail: Jobs-NW013@labour.gov.za (Lichtenburg Labour Centre)
• E-mail: Jobs-NW014@labour.gov.za (Mogwase Labour Centre)
• E-mail: Jobs-NW015@labour.gov.za (Potchefstroom Labour Centre)
• E-mail: Jobs-NW012@labour.gov.za (Rustenburg Labour Centre)
• E-mail: Jobs-NW7@labour.gov.za (Taung Labour Centre)
• E-mail: Jobs-NW8@labour.gov.za (Vryburg Labour Centre)

13. Senior Administration Officer: UIF Claims Processing Services – Ref: HR 4/4/6/119

Salary: R397 116 Per Annum

Location: Labour Centre – Tzaneen

Requirements

• NQF Level 6 undergraduate qualification in Business/Public Administration/Operations/Accounting/Finance.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• 2 years functional experience in Client Services/Claims Processing environment.

Contact: Ms. MS Lebogo – Tel: (015) 290 1662

Email: UIFJobsTZN@labour.gov.za

14. OHS Inspector – Ref: HR4/4/12/09

Salary: R397 116 Per Annum

Location: Mafikeng Labour Centre

Requirements

• 3-year NQF6 qualification in Environmental Health/Engineering/Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry.
• Valid driver’s license.

Contact: Mr P Mochwining  – Tel: 082 908 1986

Email: JobsNW10@labour.gov.za

15. Senior Practitioner: Labour Market Information System – Ref: HR4/4/01/02

Salary: R397 116 Per Annum

Location: Provincial Office – Mmabatho

Requirements

• 3-year tertiary qualification in Economics/Statistics/Sociology/Psychology/Demography/Development Studies.
• 1 year functional experience in Labour market research field.
• 1 year supervisory experience and/or 2 years functional experience.

Contact: Ms W Maphakela – Tel: (018) 387 8195

Email: JobsNW03@labour.gov.za

16. Senior Practitioner: Local Appeal and Complaints – Ref: HR4/4/01/03

Salary: R397 116 Per Annum

Location: Provincial Office – Mmabatho

Requirements

• NQF Level 6 undergraduate qualification in Business/Public Administration/Social Science/Accounting/Finance/HRM.
• 2 years functional experience in Client Service/Claims Processing environment.

Contact: Ms W Maphakela – Tel: (018) 387 8195

Email: JobsNW07@labour.gov.za

17. Senior Administration Officer: Fraud Investigation – Ref: HR4/4/01/04

Salary: R397 116 Per Annum

Location: Provincial Office – Mmabatho

Requirements

• 3-year qualification in Risk Management/Internal Audit/Accounting/Law/Policing/Forensic Investigation/CFE.
• 2 years functional experience in anti-fraud and corruption environment.

Contact: Ms W Maphakela – Tel: (018) 387 8195

Email: JobsNW08@labour.gov.za

18. BCEA Inspector (2 Posts) – Ref: HR4/4/01/05

Salary: R397 116 Per Annum

Location: Rustenburg Labour Centre

Requirements

• 3-year tertiary qualification in Labour Relations/BCOM LAW/LLB.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 2 years functional experience in inspection and enforcement services.

Contact: Ms W Maphakela – Tel: (018) 387 9195

Email: JobsNW09@labour.gov.za

19. Asset Management Officer – Ref: HR 4/4/8/148

Salary: R325 101 Per Annum

Location: Provincial Office – Northern Cape

Requirements

• 3-year tertiary qualification in Public Financial Management/Asset Management.
• 1 year functional experience in Asset/Financial Management Services.

Contact: Ms Sherelda Kleinsmith – Tel: (053) 838 1517

Email: JobsNCKIM@labour.gov.za

20. Administration Officer: Property Acquisition and Leasing – Ref: HR 4/4/4/01/13

Salary: R325 101 Per Annum

Location: Provincial Office – Parktown

Requirements

• 3-year NQF6/NQF7 qualification in Public/Facilities/Property Management.
• 1-2 years’ experience in Property acquisition and leasing.

Contact: Ms KJ Ntshingane – Tel: (011) 853 0300

Email: JobsGP7@labour.gov.za

21. UI Employer Audit Service Officer – Ref: HR 4/4/6/124

Salary: R325 101 Per Annum

Location: Provincial Office – Limpopo

Requirements

• 3-year tertiary qualification in Internal Audit/Financial Accounting/B.Com Accounting/B.Com Law/LLB/Financial Management.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.

Contact: Ms. MS Lebogo – Tel: (015) 290 1662

Email: JobsLP@labour.gov.za

22. Inspector – Ref: HR4/4/6/125

Salary: R325 101 Per Annum

Location: Labour Centre – Seshego

Requirements

• 3-year tertiary qualification in Labour Relations/BCOM Law/LLB.
• 1 year experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services.
• Valid driver’s license.

Contact: Ms. TE Maluleke – Tel: (015) 290 1768

Email: JobSESH@labour.gov.za

23. Inspector – Ref: HR4/4/6/126

Salary: R269 499 Per Annum

Location: Labour Centre – Thohoyandou

Requirements

• 3-year qualification in Labour Relations/BCOM Law/LLB.
• Valid driver’s license.

Contact: Mr. MI Makgobola – Tel: (015) 290 1723

Email: Job-THD@labour.gov.za

24. Claims Processor – Ref: HR 4/4/8/151

Salary: R269 499 Per Annum

Location: Labour Centre – Kimberley

Requirements

• NQF Level 6 undergraduate qualification in Public/Business/Operations Management/HRM/Nursing/Law/Finance/Administration.
• Experience in Claims Processing environment (advantageous).

Contact: Ms Sherelda Kleinsmith – Tel: (053) 838 1517

Email: JobsNCKIM@labour.gov.za

25. Client Service Officer COID (2 Posts)

Salary: R269 499 Per Annum

Locations

• Labour Centre: Upington – Ref: HR 4/4/8/152 (1 Post)
• Labour Centre: Lephalale – Ref: HR 4/4/6/123 (1 Post)

Requirements

• Grade 12

Contact

• Ms Sherelda Kleinsmith – Tel: (053) 838 1517
• Mr MI Makgobola – Tel: (015) 290 1723

Email

• JobsNCKIM@labour.gov.za (Upington)
• CFJobsLEP@labour.gov.za (Lephalale)

26. UIF Client Service Officer (7 Posts)

Salary: R269,499 Per Annum

Locations

• Labour Centre: Modimolle – Ref: HR4/4/6/120 (4 Posts)
• Labour Centre: Tzaneen – Ref: HR4/4/6/121 (1 Post)
• Labour Centre: Lephalale – Ref: HR4/4/6/122 (1 Post)
• Labour Centre: Calvinia – Ref: HR 4/4/8/150 (1 Post)

Requirements

• Matriculation/Grade 12/Senior Certificate.

Contact

• Ms. TE Maluleke – Tel: (015) 290 1768
• Ms Sherelda Kleinsmith – Tel: (053) 838 1517

Email

• UIFJobsMOD@labour.gov.za (Modimolle)
• UIFJobs-TZN@labour.gov.za (Tzaneen)
• UIFJobs-LEP@labour.gov.za (Lephalale)
• JobsNCCAL@labour.gov.za (Calvinia)

27. Personnel Officer HRM (2 Posts)

Salary: R228 321 Per Annum

Locations

• Provincial Office: Northern Cape – Ref: HR4/4/8/153 (1 Post)
• Provincial Office: Mmabatho – Ref: HR4/4/01/09 (1 Post)

Requirements

• Matriculation/Grade 12/Senior certificate plus Certificate in Human Resource Management.

Contact

• Ms Sherelda Kleinsmith – Tel: (053) 838 1517
• Mr UT Qambata – Tel: (018) 387 8195

Email

• JobsNCKIM@labour.gov.za (Northern Cape)
• JobsNW02@labour.gov.za (Mmabatho)

28. Provisioning Clerk – Ref: HR4/4/7/57

Salary: R228 321 Per Annum

Location: Provincial Office – Mpumalanga

Requirements

• Matriculation/Grade 12 with passed Commercial Subject (Business Management, Economics and Accounting).
• No experience required.

Contact: Ms N Mashibini – Tel: (013) 655 8700

Email: Jobs-MP-SCM-provisioning@Labour.gov.za

29. Administration Clerk: PES – Ref: HR4/4/01/08

Salary: R228 321 Per Annum

Location: Provincial Office – Mmabatho

Requirements

• Grade 12/Matriculation Senior Certificate.
• No experience required.

Contact: Ms W Maphakela – Tel: (018) 387 8195

Email: JobsNW@labour.gov.za

How to Apply

Application Requirements

1. Completed Z83 Form

• Must use NEW Z83 form (old form will be rejected).
• Must be fully completed, initialed and signed.
• All sections A, B, C and D must be completed in full.

2. Detailed CV/Resume

• PDF format.
• Combined with Z83 as one document.
• Include detailed previous experience.

Submission Methods

Option 1: Online Application

• Email to specific address for each position.
• Subject line: Include correct job title and reference number.
• Attach Z83 and CV as one PDF document.

Option 2: Hand Delivery

• Deliver to specific address for each position during office hours.

Option 3: Postal Application

• Send to postal address specified for each position.

Important Notes

• Submit separate applications for multiple positions.
• No duplicate applications.
• Late applications will not be considered.
• Department will not acknowledge receipt.
• No faxed applications accepted.
• Failure to comply (disqualification).

Selection Process

Shortlisted Candidates Must Provide

• Certified ID copies.
• Certified qualification certificates.
• Service certificates (for senior positions).
• SAQA evaluation reports (foreign qualifications).

Assessments Include

• Practical assessment (technical and generic requirements).
• Integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Personnel suitability checks: Citizenship verification, Credit record check, Qualification verification, Employment verification.

Response Timeline

If you haven’t been contacted within 8 weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

Employment Equity

The Department promotes equity (race, gender and disability) through employment decisions aligned with their Employment Equity Plan.

Don’t miss these excellent opportunities to join South Africa’s Department of Employment and Labour. Apply now and contribute to the country’s labour market development and worker protection services.

Important Notice

ERRATUM: The post of Commissioner: Compensation Fund (Deputy Director-General) – Ref No: HR4/25/03/31HO, published in Public Service Vacancy Circular 11 dated 28 March 2025 with closing date 16 April 2025 is withdrawn.

Disclaimer: This information is based on official Department of Employment and Labour vacancy circular of South Africa Republic. Always refer to original documentation for complete accuracy.