The Department of Employment and Labour has advertised a Human Resource Clerk position at its Free State Provincial Office in Bloemfontein, through DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026. The post requires only a Grade 12 certificate, no prior experience, and pays R237,453 a year plus 37 percent in lieu of benefits. It is a three year contract position. Applications close on 28 August 2026, so anyone with a matric certificate should apply now.
About the Department of Employment and Labour
The Department of Employment and Labour is the national government department responsible for regulating South Africa’s labour market, administering unemployment insurance, and enforcing workplace laws that protect employees. It operates provincial offices across the country, including the Free State Provincial Office in Bloemfontein, which handles human resource administration, labour inspections and related services for the region. Entry level administrative posts like this Human Resource Clerk role form the backbone of how these offices function day to day.
This particular vacancy matters to young South Africans because it is a genuine, Grade 12 only entry point into the public service, with no requirement for a diploma, degree or previous work experience. Public service posts like this one also offer long term stability and a route into further government career growth once you are inside the system.
What Is Covered
- Annual salary of R237,453
- An additional 37 percent in lieu of benefits
- A three year fixed term contract
- Hands-on experience in human resource administration within the public service
- Exposure to PERSAL and other government HR information systems
Who Can Apply
- South African citizen with a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
- No prior work experience required
- Basic computer literacy
- Understanding of, or willingness to learn, registry and records management practices
- Strong communication, organising and problem solving skills
- Based in, or willing to relocate to, Bloemfontein, Free State
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Required Documents
- Completed new Z83 Application for Employment form, 2021 version
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of South African ID document
- Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
- Certified copies of any additional qualifications, if applicable
How to Apply
- Download and complete the new Z83 Application for Employment form.
- Attach your updated CV and certified copies of your ID and Grade 12 certificate.
- Quote the correct reference number, HR4/4/8/5, on your application.
- Submit your application by post to Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X522, Bloemfontein, 9300.
- Alternatively, hand deliver your application to Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein, or email it to jobs-fs9@labour.gov.za.
- Submit before the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Apply at the Department of Employment and Labour
Closing Date
The closing date for the Human Resource Clerk vacancy is 28 August 2026 at 16:00. No late applications will be accepted.
Why It Matters
For many young South Africans, a Grade 12 certificate alone can feel like it closes more doors than it opens, especially when so many entry level jobs quietly ask for a diploma or two years of experience anyway. Government Grade 12 only posts like this one exist precisely to close that gap.
A permanent style public service position, even on a fixed term contract, offers a stable salary, real workplace experience, and, importantly, a foothold inside a system where internal promotion and further training are genuinely possible. In the Free State, where formal job opportunities are limited outside the main centres, a post like this in Bloemfontein is a meaningful opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need HR experience to apply?
No. The post explicitly requires no experience, only a Grade 12 certificate and the listed skills.
Is this position only for people living in the Free State?
The post is based in Bloemfontein, so you must be based there or willing to relocate. It is open to any eligible South African citizen.
Is there a stipend or is this a full salary?
This is a full public service salary of R237,453 per year plus 37 percent in lieu of benefits, not a stipend.
What happens after the three year contract ends?
Confirmed during the application process. Public service contract renewal and permanent placement depend on departmental needs and performance at the time.
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