Department of Employment and Labour Vacancy Announcement

The Department of Employment and Labour is seeking qualified candidates to fill multiple positions across various locations. The department is committed to promoting equity and representivity in the workplace.

Equity and Representation

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

Closing Date

28 November 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in applications) and 00:00 (online applications)

Important Application Instructions

All applicants must carefully follow these instructions. Failure to comply will result in disqualification:

• Document Format: Submit your application form Z83 and CV combined as a single PDF document. JPEG or image files will not be accepted.
• Subject Line: Clearly indicate the full job title (no abbreviations) and the correct reference number in the email subject line.
• Email Address: Use the correct email address associated with the specific post you are applying for.
• Application Form: Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form only, obtainable from any Public Service Department or download from www.gov.za/documents. Old Z83 forms will not be considered.
• Completion of Z83: Each post requires its own separate application. Sections A, B, C, and D must be fully completed. For Sections E, F, and G, you may indicate “refer to CV” due to space limitations, but you must answer the question about conditions preventing re-appointment in Part F and sign the declaration.
• Supporting Documents: Only shortlisted candidates will need to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents before the interview.
• Foreign Qualifications: Non-South African citizens or Permanent Resident Permit holders with foreign qualifications must include a SAQA evaluation report (only when shortlisted).
• No Fax Applications: The Department does not accept applications via fax.
• Response Time: If you have not been contacted within eight weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
• Verification: Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks including criminal record, citizenship verification, credit checks, qualification verification, and employment verification.
• Privacy: By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with POPIA.
• Appointment: The Department reserves the right not to make any appointments. Successful candidates must sign an employment contract and performance agreement.

POST 42/48: DRIVER

Reference Number: HR 4/4/1/154
Salary: R193 359 per annum
Location: Provincial Office, East London, Eastern Cape

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 10 education
• Valid Driver’s License and Professional Driving Permit (PDP)
• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures, planning and organizing, administration procedures, Batho Pele principles, interpersonal relations, and courier services
• Skills: Driving skills, interpersonal relations, communication (verbal and written), computer literacy, telephone etiquette, organization, and negotiation

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide effective and efficient messenger and driver services
• Assist with the maintenance, repair, and servicing of vehicles
• Render registry and office administration support services

POST 42/47: CLIENT SERVICE OFFICER (PES)

Reference Number: HR/4/4/1/25
Salary: R269 499 per annum
Location: Graaff-Reinet Labour Centre

Requirements

• Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate
• No prior experience required
• Valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures and guidelines, Labour Legislation and Regulations, Employment Services Act, Public Service Act and Regulations, and Batho Pele principles
• Skills: Interpersonal relations, telephone etiquette, interviewing, computer literacy, communication (verbal and written), listening, problem solving, and ability to interpret legislation

Duties and Responsibilities

• Register work-seekers on the Employment Services System of South Africa (ESSA)
• Register work and learning opportunities on ESSA
• Refer work seekers for Employment Counselling services
• Provide administrative support for placing work seekers in work and learning opportunities
• Render general administrative duties and participate in advocacy sessions as required

Contact and Application Details

Enquiries: Mr. S Mshumpela
Telephone: (049) 892 2142

Postal Address: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, PO Box 342, Graaf-Reinet, 6280

Physical Address: 63 Church Street, Graaf-Reinet, 6280

Email Applications: [email protected]

POST 42/46: INSPECTOR (INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT SERVICES)

Reference Number: HR4/4/10/60
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Location: Labour Centre, Mthatha

Requirements

• Three-year relevant qualification in Labour Relations, BCOM Law, or LLB
• Valid driver’s license
• One year functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services
• Knowledge of Departmental Policies and procedures, Skills Development Act, Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, and Unemployment Insurance Contribution Act
• Skills: Facilitation, planning and organising, computer skills (spreadsheets, PowerPoint, word processing), interpersonal relations, problem solving, interviewing, analytical thinking, verbal and written communication, and Employment Equity Act

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and independently conduct occupational inspections to ensure compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
• Execute investigations on reported cases of labour legislation contravention and enforce where necessary
• Plan and conduct proactive (Blitz) inspections to monitor compliance with labour legislation
• Conduct independent advocacy campaigns on all Labour Legislation
• Draft and maintain inspection plans and reports, including analysis and compilation of consolidated statistical reports

POST 42/45: EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PRACTITIONER (ESP 2)

Reference Number: HR4/4/1/37
Salary: R397 116 per annum
Location: Labour Centre, Mdantsane

Requirements

• Three-year relevant qualification in Social Science (Psychology, Industrial Psychology), Public Administration, Business Management, or Public Management
• Valid driver’s licence
• Two years functional experience in a client-oriented environment
• Knowledge of Employment Service Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, Public Service Act, Immigration Act, Skills Development Act, Social Plan Guidelines, Human Resources Management, Public Financial Management Act, and ILO conventions related to Public Employment Services
• Skills: Planning and organizing, communication, computer literacy, analytical thinking, presentation, interpersonal relations, report writing, networking, negotiation, and marketing

Duties and Responsibilities

• Market Public Employment Services to stakeholders to acquire opportunities and conduct recruitment, selection, referral, and placement of registered work seekers
• Process requests for International Cross Border Labour Migration and advise on skill availability
• Process applications for registration of Public Employment Agency (PEA) and Temporary Employment Schemes (TES)
• Supervise provision of registration and referral of work seekers for the Department
• Monitor implementation of employment schemes, Labour Activation programmes (LAP) projects, and Temporary Relief Schemes
• Supervise the administration of employer services at the labour centre

POST 42/44: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (INTERNAL AUDIT – IT AUDIT)

Re-advertisement: Candidates who previously applied should not re-apply

Reference Number: HR4/25/11/07HO
Salary: R468 459 per annum
Location: Head Office, Pretoria

Requirements

• Three-year National Diploma (NQF 6) or Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF 7) in Auditing, Accounting, Financial Information System, BCom Information Management, Information Systems, BSc IT, or Computer Science
• Four years’ experience, including two years at supervisory level as Senior Internal Auditor (IT) and two years in Information Communication and Technology Audit
• Valid driver’s license
• Registration with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• Knowledge of Internal Audit Methodology, IT Frameworks (CoBiT, ITIL, ISO), Public Finance and Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulation, Public Service Regulations, National Treasury Internal Audit Frameworks, Public Sector Risk Management Frameworks, King Report on Corporate Governance, and Departmental Legislative framework

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan allocated audit assignments according to the approved Internal Audit Plan
• Conduct Audit Projects according to the approved Internal Audit Plan
• Manage resources of the unit

We wish you all the best with your applications.