Entry Level Jobs at Department of Employment and Labour

The Department of Employment and Labour invites dedicated, enthusiastic, and suitably qualified South African youth to apply for various public sector entry-level positions. These opportunities are distributed across provincial offices and labour centres nationwide, covering key functions in human resources, general administration, registry records management, claims credit processing, public employment client services, and labour inspections. Serving as a vital pillar in advancing decent work and social justice, the Department provides an exceptional platform for candidates seeking meaningful careers within the public service sector.

Key Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be appointed across different roles with specific operational duties:

• Human Resource Clerk: Implement HR administration practices including recruitment, selection, leave, housing, medical, PILIR, service benefits, and performance management enquiries.

• Administrative Officer (Performance Information Management): Capture and process performance data from units to prepare provincial monthly and quarterly performance reports.

• Records Administrator: Maintain systematic filing operations compliant with the National Archives Act and manage documentation preparation for secure archiving or disposal.

• Claims Credit Officer: Monitor benefit disbursements, track and collect outstanding overpayment balances, and maintain debtor records accurately on financial management systems.

• Client Service Officer (PES): Facilitate work-seeker registration and employer opportunities on the ESSA system, handle employment counselling referrals, and offer general client administration support.

• Labour Inspector: Conduct proactive and blitz compliance inspections, carry out investigations into reported contraventions of labour legislation, and lead public advocacy campaigns.

• Administrative Clerk & Senior Administration Clerk (MSS): Provide end-to-end management support services comprising supply chain functions, financial coordination, HR administration, and registry support for labour centres.

Why Join the Company

Working for the Department of Employment and Labour offers the opportunity to directly impact the socio-economic welfare of South African workers and job seekers. Employees gain comprehensive exposure to South African public administration, legislative governance, and specialized systems such as PERSAL and ESSA. The department fosters continuous professional development, competitive entry-level public service remuneration structures, standard pension and medical aid benefits, and a collaborative environment built on Batho Pele principles.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted using a fully completed and signed Z83 form (Download Z83 Form PDF orFill Editable Z83 Form), accompanied by a comprehensive updated CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and identity documents. Please ensure you clearly state the correct reference number, job title, and centre on your Z83 application.

Submit your application according to the respective role details below:

• Human Resource Clerk (Ref: HR/4/4/4/09/05): Hand deliver to 47 Empire Road, Parktown or post to Chief Director: Provincial Operations, PO Box 4560, Johannesburg, 2001.

• Administrative Officer: Performance Info (Ref: HR 4/4/7/91): Email to 📧 JOBS-MPU-LMIS@labour.gov.za or post to Private Bag X7263, Emalahleni, 1035.

• Records Administrator (Ref: HR 4/4/6/43): Email to 📧 UIFJobsLP@labour.gov.za or post to Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700.

• Claims Credit Officer (Ref: HR 4/4/6/44): Email to 📧 UIFJobsLP@labour.gov.za or hand deliver at 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane.

• Client Service Officer (Ref: HR 4/4/6/45): Email to 📧 JobMAKH@labour.gov.za or post to Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700.

• Inspector (Refs: HR4/4/8/1016 / 1017 / 1018 / 1019): Email to 📧 jobs-fs6@labour.gov.za or post to Private Bag X522, Bloemfontein, 9300.

• Administrative Clerk: MSS (Ref: HR 4/4/8/1015): Email to 📧 jobs-fs4@labour.gov.za or post to Private Bag X522, Bloemfontein, 9300.

• Senior Administration Clerk: MSS (Ref: HR4/4/7/80): Email to 📧 Jobs-MSS-MBO@LABOUR.gov.za or post to Private Bag X11298, Mbombela, 1200.

• Grade 12 / Senior Certificate or equivalent (applicable for Clerk, Records, Client Service, and Credit Officer positions).

• Accounting or Mathematics as a passed major subject for Claims Credit Officer roles.

• 3-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6/7) in Statistics, Economics, Public Administration, Monitoring & Evaluation for the Administrative Officer post.

• 3-year tertiary qualification in Labour Relations, BCom Law, or LLB alongside a valid driver’s licence for Inspector positions.

• 0 to 1 year relevant functional experience depending on the specific job category.

• Strong computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and administrative data capture capability.

• Good verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

• Understanding of Batho Pele principles and core South African labour legislation.