Department of Employment and Labour Vacancies

Looking for stable work in government? Good news. The Department of Employment and Labour vacancies are open right now, with opportunities for graduates, experienced professionals, and first-time job-seekers. In this guide, I’ll explain the posts on offer, how to apply correctly with the new Z83 form, what documents you need, and practical tips to avoid mistakes that can cost you your chance.

Department of Employment and Labour Vacancies

Below are the advertised Department of Employment and Labour vacancies with key details. Read carefully, then follow the application instructions for each post.

1) Developer – Ref HR4/4/3/2D/UIF

• Contract: 1 year
• Salary: R896 436 per annum (all-inclusive package)
• Centre: Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), Pretoria
• Requirements:
  • 3-year tertiary qualification in IT/Computer Science/Information Systems at NQF 6 (SAQA-recognised)
  • 5 years functional experience, including 3 years in IT (Java System Development, Support & Maintenance) and 2 years at management level
  • Knowledge of PFMA, PAIA, BCEA, Protected Disclosure Act, LRA, PSR, PSA, UIA, UICA, and Java application tools
  • Skills: attention to detail, people & conflict management, strong analytical/problem-solving, planning, communication, computer literacy, report writing, creativity, task prioritisation, valid driver’s licence (Driving)
• Duties:
  • Turn business requirements and technical specs into working systems
  • Develop Java-based solutions for the Fund
  • Diagnose faults, fix bugs, optimise enterprise apps, integrate 3rd-party systems
  • Manage sub-directorate resources
• Enquiries: Mr KR Makweya – (012) 337 1482/1422
• Applications:
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Post/Hand Delivery: Acting Chief Director: Corporate Services, P O Box 1851, Pretoria, 0001 / Corner Lilian Ngoyi & Pretorius Street, ABSA Towers, Pretoria

2) System Analyst – Ref HR4/4/3/2SA/UIF

• Contract: 1 year
• Salary: R468 459 per annum + 37% in lieu of benefits
• Centre: UIF, Pretoria
• Requirements:
  • Undergraduate qualification in IT/Computer Science/Information Systems at NQF 6
  • 4 years’ experience: 2 years functional in System/Business Analysis or Software Development, and 2 years supervisory
  • Knowledge: PFMA, PAIA, BCEA, Protected Disclosure Act, LRA, PSR, PSA, UIA, UICA, SDLC
  • Skills: problem-solving, presentation, planning, strong analytics, written & verbal technical communication, influence, computer literacy, reporting, project management
• Duties:
  • Review current and new systems
  • Compile technical specs and system prototypes
  • Quality assure systems
  • Manage resources in the Sub-Directorate
• Enquiries: Mr SK Skhosana – (012) 337 1613
• Applications: [email protected] (same postal/hand delivery as above)

3) Assistant Director: Operations Support Services – Ref HR4/4/3/2ASDOSS/UIF (X4 Posts)

• Contract: 1 year
• Salary: R468 459 per annum + 37% in lieu of benefits
• Centre: UIF, Pretoria
• Requirements:
  • NQF 6 in Administration/Public Management/Public Administration/Administrative Management/Operations Management/Business Administration/Operations Research/Finance
  • 4 years’ experience: 2 years functional in Operations, and 2 years at Practitioner level
  • Knowledge: BCEA, LRA
  • Skills: communication, people management, listening, computer literacy, time management, analytical ability, numeracy, interpersonal, report writing, planning & organising
• Duties:
  • Drive provincial operational performance
  • Coordinate new operational policies & procedures
  • Provide operational services to ensure consistency
  • Manage resources
• Enquiries: Mr AP Ragavaloo – (012) 337 1882
• Applications: [email protected] (same postal/hand delivery as above)

4) Senior Practitioner: Compliance Services – Ref HR4/4/3/1SPCS/UIF (X5 Posts)

• Contract: 1 year
• Salary: R397 116 per annum + 37% in lieu of benefits
• Centre: UIF, Pretoria
• Requirements:
  • NQF 6 in Internal Audit/Auditing/Accounting/Financial Management
  • 2 years functional experience in Finance/Auditing/Compliance
  • Knowledge: UIA & Regulations, UICA, PFMA, Treasury Regs, PSR & PSA, GAAP, GRAP, POPIA
  • Skills: communication, listening, MS Office, interpersonal, time management, report writing, planning & organising, numeracy, financial skills
• Duties:
  • Verify employer information on systems
  • Identify non-compliance
  • Support declaration reconciliation and contribution info
• Enquiries: Mr SN Gumede – (012) 337 1448
• Applications: [email protected] (same postal/hand delivery as above)
• Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Management, UIF

5) Senior Practitioner: Training and Development – Ref HR4/4/3/1SPTD/UIF

• Salary: R397 116 per annum
• Centre: UIF, Pretoria
• Requirements:
  • NQF 6 in HRM/HRD/Training & Development/Management of Training/Industrial & Organisational Psychology
  • 2 years functional experience in Training/Learning & Development
  • Knowledge: PSA, PSR, PFMA, HRD Policies, PERSAL, SDA, SDLA, LRA, BCEA, EEA, POPIA, Project Management, Diversity Management, OD-ETDP
  • Skills: communication (written & verbal), computer literacy, people management, project management, presentation, report writing, time management, design & development, organising & planning, problem-solving
• Duties:
  • Implement HRD programmes
  • Support Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) programmes
  • Compile/update training manuals
  • Provide bursary admin support
  • Run induction & orientation programmes
  • Supervise resources (human, finance, assets)
• Enquiries: Mr VG Kegakilwe – (012) 337 1710
• Applications: [email protected] (same postal/hand delivery as above)
• Note: African females, Coloured males, Indian males/females, White males, and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

6) OHS Inspector: Construction Engineering – Ref HR/4/4/6/07

• Salary: R397 116 per annum
• Centre: Labour Centre: East London
• Requirements:
  • Matric/Grade 12 plus NQF 6 3-year tertiary qualification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Health/Analytical Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Civil & Construction Engineering
  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Knowledge: OHS Act and Regulations, SA National Standards (codes), COIDA, UIA
  • Skills: planning & organising, communication, computer literacy, facilitation, interpersonal, conflict handling, negotiation, problem-solving, interviewing, presentation, innovation, analysis, verbal & written communication
• Duties:
  • Plan and conduct independent OHS inspections (Act 85 of 1993) and standards
  • Confirm employer registration with UIA and COIDA
  • Investigate incidents/complaints and enforce where necessary (appear in court as state witness)
  • Conduct proactive (scheduled) inspections and compile reports
  • Plan and conduct advocacy campaigns; analyse impact and report
  • Contribute to regional inspection plans and statistical reports
• Enquiries: Mr MC Njamela – (043) 702 7500
• Applications:
  • Post/Hand Delivery: Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations, Private Bag X9084, East London 5200 / Cnr Oxford & Hill Street, East London
  • Email: Jobs–[email protected]
  • Attention: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations

7) Inspector: Inspection and Enforcement Services – Ref HR4/4/10/52

• Salary: R269 499 per annum
• Centre: Nqanqarhu Labour Centre
• Requirements:
  • NQF 6 in Labour Relations/BCOM Law/LLB + valid driver’s licence
  • Knowledge: Departmental policies, SDA, LRA, BCEA, UIA, UICA, EEA
  • Skills: facilitation, planning & organising, computer skills (spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Word), interpersonal, problem-solving, interviewing, analysis, verbal & written communication
• Duties:
  • Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with labour laws
  • Investigate reported contraventions; enforce when necessary
  • Run blitz inspections to monitor compliance
  • Lead advocacy campaigns on labour legislation
  • Draft inspection plans and reports; compile statistics
• Enquiries: Ms N Mvanyashe – (045) 932 1424
• Applications:
  • Post/Hand Delivery: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, P.O. Box 397, Nqanqarhu, 5780 / 1 Royal Road, Nqanqarhu, 5780
  • Email: [email protected]

8) Senior Administration Clerk: Operations Support Services – Ref HR4/4/3/1SACOSS/UIF (X2 Posts)

• Contract: 1 year
• Salary: R228 321 per annum + 37% in lieu of benefits
• Centre: UIF, Pretoria
• Requirements: Grade 12 (no experience required)
• Knowledge: PSR, PSA, PFMA, LRA
• Skills: computer literacy, minute-taking, communication, planning & organising, time management
• Duties:
  • General clerical support
  • Personnel admin support
  • Supply chain support
  • Financial admin support
• Enquiries: Ms Y Nambviluwa – (012) 337 1821
• Applications: [email protected] (same postal/hand delivery as above)
• Attention: Sub-directorate: HR Management, UIF

9) Senior Administration Clerk: Fleet Management – Ref HR4/4/3/1SACFM/UIF (X2 Posts)

• Contract: 1 year
• Salary: R228 321 per annum + 37% in lieu of benefits
• Centre: UIF, Pretoria
• Requirements:
  • Grade 12/Senior Certificate or equivalent
  • Valid code 8 EB driver’s licence
  • No experience required
  • Knowledge: PFMA, departmental policies, National Road Transport Act, basic admin, PSR, PSA, LRA, BCEA
  • Skills: computer literacy, problem-solving, planning & organising, time management, report writing
• Duties:
  • Allocate vehicles and manage distribution board
  • Handle fleet administration
  • Support maintenance and repairs
  • Safekeep fleet documents/records (petrol cards, original & spare keys)
• Enquiries: Mr RM Mathebula – (012) 337 1655
• Applications: [email protected] (same postal/hand delivery as above)
• Attention: Sub-directorate: HR Management, UIF

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How to Apply

1. Get the new Z83 form (from www.gov.za/documents).
2. Fill it in, sign, and attach your CV (combine into one PDF).
3. Use the correct Ref No in the email subject.
4. Send to the correct email address for that post.
5. Deadline: 29 Sept 2025 (16:00 walk-in / 00:00 online).

The Department of Employment and Labour Vacancies for 2025 offer a wide range of opportunities for South Africans, from graduates looking to start their careers to experienced professionals ready to advance. With posts available across all provinces and in the UIF offices, there is something for different skills and qualifications.