Department of Employment and Labour Vacancies are open for applications. Roles span inspections, client services, beneficiary services, transport and fleet functions. The Department promotes equity in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Closing date is 17 October 2025 at 16:00 for walk-ins and 00:00 for online submissions.

Latest Department of Employment and Labour Vacancies

1. Client Service Officer: COID — Ref No: HR 4/4/8/962

• Salary: R269 499 per annum
• Centre: Labour Centre, Sasolburg
• Requirements: Grade 12. Knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations, PFMA and Treasury Regulations, Compensation Fund processes, Batho Pele. Computer literacy and strong customer service skills.
• Duties: Receive and verify registration documents. Register claims on the operational system. Assist employer services at the kiosk, online and service centre. Manage service queries and complaints.
• Enquiries: Ms M Lelope, Tel: (016) 976 2270
• Applications:
  • Post: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X522, Bloemfontein, 9300
  • Hand deliver: Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein
  • Email: jobs-fs5@labour.gov.za

2. Inspector: Inspection and Enforcement Services — Ref No: HR4/4/5/17 (X3 Posts)

• Salary: R269 499 per annum
• Centre: Prospecton Labour Centre, KwaZulu-Natal
• Requirements: Three-year relevant qualification (NQF 6) in Labour Relations, BCom Law or LLB. Valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of BCEA, LRA, EEA, UIA and related labour laws. Strong planning, facilitation and communication skills.
• Duties: Conduct occupational inspections for compliance. Investigate reported contraventions and enforce where required. Run proactive blitz inspections and advocacy campaigns. Draft inspection plans, reports and statistics.
• Enquiries: Mr K Naidoo, Tel: (031) 065 0100
• Applications:
  • Post: Deputy Director, Prospecton Labour Centre, PO Box 343, Umbongothwini, 4120
  • Hand deliver: N 3 Prospecton Place, Prospecton
  • Email: Jobs-KZN24@labour.gov.za

3. Deputy Director: Beneficiary Services — Ref No: HR 4/4/8/142

• Salary: R1 059 105 per annum, all-inclusive
• Centre: Provincial Office, Kimberley
• Requirements: NQF 6 in Operations or Public Management/Administration, Business Admin, Management, Financial Accounting or Finance. Valid driver’s licence. Five years’ experience, including two years functional and three years at Assistant Director level in Operations or Insurance. Knowledge of PFMA, PSA, PSR, BCEA, LRA, EEA and Treasury Regulations. Advanced leadership and report writing.
• Duties: Manage employer services, assessments, appeals and complaints. Oversee general support and registry. Lead financial administration. Manage human, financial and asset resources.
• Enquiries: Mr Z Albanie, Tel: (053) 838 1502
• Applications:
  • Post: Chief Director Provincial Operations, Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301
  • Hand deliver: Laboria House, c/o Pniel & Compound Street, Kimberley
  • Email: Jobs-NCKIM@labour.gov.za

4. Assistant Director: Work-Seeker Registration Co-ordinator — Ref No: HR4/4/5/84

• Salary: R582 444 per annum
• Centre: Provincial Office, KwaZulu-Natal
• Requirements: NQF 6 in Social Sciences (Psychology), BA Psychology, Public Admin/Management, Business Admin/Management. Two years’ functional experience in Public Employment Services or Programmes. Two years’ supervisory experience. Knowledge of ESSA, UIA, COIDA, PFMA and HRM.
• Duties: Provide operational and technical support to labour centres for work-seeker registration. Facilitate IT infrastructure and innovations. Train ESSA end users. Analyse registration reports. Manage operations and personnel for the subunit.
• Enquiries: Ms Z Maseko, Tel: (031) 366 2010
• Applications:
  • Post: Director: Public Employment Services, Provincial Operations, P.O. Box 940, Durban, 4000
  • Hand deliver: 267 Anton Lembede Street, Durban
  • Email: Jobs-ZN15@Labour.gov.za

5. BCEA Inspectors — Ref No: HR4/4/5/79 (X2 Posts)

• Salary: R397 116 per annum
• Centre: Durban Labour Centre
• Requirements: Three-year qualification NQF 6 in Labour Relations or B-Tech Labour Relations, or LLB NQF 7. Two years’ functional experience in BCEA inspections. Valid driver’s licence. Strong investigation, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Duties: Independently plan and conduct inspections across BCEA, LRA, EEA, UIA, COIDA, OHS and UCA. Investigate contraventions and appear in court as State witness when required. Lead blitz inspections and advocacy. Contribute to regional inspection planning and consolidated reports.
• Enquiries: Mr S Mchunu, Tel: (031) 336 1501
• Applications:
  • Post: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, PO Box 10074, Marine Parade, 4056
  • Hand deliver: 16 Beach Grove, Durban
  • Email: Jobs-KZN28@labour.gov.za

6. Technician: Accident, Losses and Maintenance — Ref No: HR4/4/5/83

• Salary: R325 101 per annum
• Centre: Provincial Office, KwaZulu-Natal
• Requirements: NQF 6 in Transport or Fleet Management. Two years’ transport environment experience. Valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of vehicle maintenance, transport prescripts and incident investigation.
• Duties: Collect incident information. Liaise with stakeholders to investigate and prevent fleet losses. Provide vehicle maintenance support. Share updates on new transport policies and prescripts.
• Enquiries: Mr M Mwelase, Tel: (031) 366 2316
• Applications:
  • Post: Deputy Director: Provincial Operations, PO Box 940, Durban, 4000
  • Hand deliver: 267 Anton Lembede Street, Durban
  • Email: Jobs-KZN14@Labour.gov.za

7. Fleet Monitoring and Inspection Officer — Ref No: HR4/4/08/113

• Salary: R325 101 per annum
• Centre: Provincial Office, Kimberley
• Requirements: NQF 6 in Transport or Fleet Management. Valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of procurement, servicing, diagnostics and repair of vehicles, inventory and administration in public service.
• Duties: Inspect provincial fleet. Enforce compliance in fleet operations. Coordinate maintenance. Handle administrative tasks for fleet operations.
• Enquiries: Ms S Kleinsmith, Tel: (053) 838 1626
• Applications:
  • Post: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301
  • Hand deliver: Laboria House, c/o Pniel & Compound Street, Kimberley
  • Email: Jobs-NCKIM@labour.gov.za

8. BCEA Inspector — Ref No: HR4/4/5/81

• Salary: R269 499 per annum
• Centre: Labour Centre, Durban
• Requirements: NQF 6 in Labour Relations, BCom Law or LLB. Valid driver’s licence. No experience required. Knowledge of BCEA, LRA, EEA, UIA and UICA.
• Duties: Conduct inspections. Investigate and enforce compliance. Run proactive blitz inspections and advocacy. Assist with plans, reports and statistics.
• Enquiries: Mr S Mchunu, Tel: (031) 336 1501
• Applications:
  • Post: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, PO Box 10074, Marine Parade, 4056
  • Hand deliver: 16 Beach Grove, Durban
  • Email: Jobs-KZN16@labour.gov.za

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How to apply

1. Prepare one PDF that includes the new Z83 and a comprehensive CV. Name it clearly.
2. Email submissions: Use the correct email address listed for the post. Put the job title and reference number in the subject line.
3. Walk-ins: Deliver to the address listed for the post before 16:00 on 17 October 2025.
4. Online: Send before 00:00 on 17 October 2025.
5. Do not attach copies of IDs, licences or qualifications unless shortlisted. When requested, bring certified copies and SAQA evaluation for foreign qualifications. See SAQA guidance at www.saqa.org.za.
6. Use only the latest Z83. Old versions are not accepted. Get it at www.gov.za/documents.
7. Complete all fields in Sections A to D. For Sections E to G, you may write “refer to CV”, except the re-appointment condition question in Part F which you must answer. Initial and sign the Z83.

By applying, you consent to processing of personal information for recruitment purposes. If you do not hear back within eight weeks after the closing date, the application was unsuccessful.

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Department of Employment and Labour Vacancies are now open. Review the role, match the requirements, and submit a complete Z83 with your CV in one PDF. Use the correct email, add the job title and reference in the subject line, and meet the deadline on 17 October 2025. Your next step starts with a thorough, error-free application.