Department of Employment and Labour: Latest Job Vacancies (2025)

The Department of Employment and Labour has announced a new round of job vacancies across South Africa. These positions are designed to support employment equity and will close on 6 October 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 (online).

Applicants must ensure they use the new Z83 form and attach a comprehensive CV in one PDF file. Incomplete, late, or incorrectly formatted applications will not be considered.

Entry-Level Vacancies

1. Administrative Clerk: Management Support Services

• Reference No: HR4/4/7/7
• Centre: Labour Centre, Mthatha
• Salary: R228 321 per annum
• Requirements: Matric/Senior Certificate. Skills in communication, computer literacy, problem solving, and planning.
• Duties:
  1. Provide supply chain management support.
  2. Manage finance and office services.
  3. Support human resources and training.
  4. Oversee records management.

How to apply

• Postal: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, Private Bag X5080, Umtata, 5100
• Hand Deliver: Manpower Building, Cnr Elliot & Madeira Street, Umtata, 5100
• Email: Jobs-ECMCR@labour.gov.za

2. BCEA Inspector (2 Posts)

• Reference Nos: HR4/4/7/44 (Malelane), HR4/4/5/80 (Durban)
• Salary: R269 499 per annum
• Requirements: NQF6 in Labour Relations, BCom Law, or LLB. Valid driver’s licence. No prior experience required.
• Duties:
  1. Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with labour legislation.
  2. Investigate reported cases and enforce laws where necessary.
  3. Conduct proactive “blitz” inspections.
  4. Run advocacy campaigns and draft inspection plans.

How to apply

• Malelane
  • Postal: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, Private Bag X517, Malelane, 1320
  • Hand Deliver: Old ABSA Building, Ground Floor, 19 Lorenco Road, Malelane
  • Email: Jobs-INSP-MAL-@labour.gov.za
• Durban
  • Postal: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, PO Box 10074, Marine Parade, 4056
  • Hand Deliver: 16 Beach Grove, Durban
  • Email: Jobs-KZN16@labour.gov.za

3. Inspector (2 Posts)

• Reference Nos: HR4/4/4/09/02 (Alberton), HR4/4/4/09/03 (Garankuwa)
• Salary: R269 499 per annum
• Requirements: NQF6 in Labour Relations, BCom Law, or LLB. Valid driver’s licence.
• Duties:
  1. Conduct occupational inspections.
  2. Investigate labour contraventions.
  3. Enforce compliance with legislation.
  4. Conduct campaigns and prepare reports.

How to apply

• Alberton
  • Postal: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, PO Box 4560, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Hand Deliver: 47 Empire Road, Parktown
  • Email: Jobs-GP11@labour.gov.za
• Garankuwa
  • Postal: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, PO Box 4560, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Hand Deliver: 47 Empire Road, Parktown
  • Email: Jobs-GP13@labour.gov.za

Mid-Level Vacancies

1. Administration Officer: Property Acquisition and Leasing

• Reference No: HR4/4/4/09/01
• Centre: Labour Centre, Kempton Park, Gauteng
• Salary: R325 101 per annum
• Requirements: Diploma or degree in Public Management, Facilities Management, Property Management, or Disaster and Safety Management. 1–2 years’ relevant experience.
• Duties:
  1. Acquire and renew leased accommodation.
  2. Conduct site inspections for OHS compliance.
  3. Process lease payments.
  4. Maintain electronic records of accommodation.

How to apply

• Postal: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, PO Box 4560, Johannesburg, 2001
• Hand Deliver: 47 Empire Road, Parktown
• Email: Jobs-GP25@labour.gov.za

2. Professional Nurse (Medical Adjudication) Grade 1–3

• Reference No: HR4/4/6/02
• Centre: Labour Centre, Modimolle
• Salary: R324 384 – R610 662 per annum (depending on grade)
• Requirements: Nursing degree or diploma. Registration with the South African Nursing Council. Experience required varies by grade.
• Duties:
  1. Provide advice on occupational injury claims.
  2. Recommend approval of medical accounts.
  3. Assess permanent and temporary disability.
  4. Advise on processing of claims.

How to apply

• Postal: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700
• Hand Deliver: 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane
• Email: Job-MOD@labour.gov.za

3. Senior Administration Officer: Operations

• Reference No: HR4/4/10/120
• Centre: Butterworth Labour Centre
• Salary: R397 116 per annum
• Requirements: NQF6 qualification in Management, Finance, or related field. Two years’ functional experience. Valid driver’s licence.
• Duties:
  1. Provide unemployment insurance services.
  2. Ensure quality assurance of applications.
  3. Administer claims and processing services.
  4. Supervise human and financial resources.

How to apply

• Postal: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, Private Bag X3081, Butterworth, 4960
• Hand Deliver: ERF 9369, Blyth and Robison Streets, Butterworth, 4960
• Email: Jobs-ECBTW@labour.gov.za

4. Team Leader (2 Posts)

• Reference Nos: HR4/4/10/50 (Nqanqarhu), HR4/4/10/51 (KwaMaqoma)
• Salary: R397 116 per annum
• Requirements: National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Labour Relations, Law, or related. Two years’ experience. Valid driver’s licence.
• Duties:
  1. Conduct inspections and investigations.
  2. Enforce labour law compliance.
  3. Manage and finalise case files.
  4. Conduct advocacy campaigns and blitz inspections.

How to apply

• Nqanqarhu
  • Postal: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, PO Box 397, Nqanqarhu, 5480
  • Hand Deliver: 1 Royal Road, Nqanqarhu, 5780
  • Email: Jobs-ECMCR@labour.gov.za
• KwaMaqoma (Fort Beaufort)
  • Postal: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, Private Bag X530, Fort Beaufort, 4735
  • Hand Deliver: No 528 Alice Road, Old Teba Building, Fort Beaufort, 5720
  • Email: Jobs-ECFOB@labour.gov.za

5. Statutory Services Officer

• Reference No: HR4/4/10/902
• Centre: Western Cape Provincial Office
• Salary: R397 116 per annum
• Requirements: BProc, LLB, or BCom Law at NQF7. At least one year in legal/compliance environment.
• Duties:
  1. Handle statutory enforcement processes.
  2. Support implementation of inspector training programmes.
  3. Compile statistics and reports.
  4. Assist in enforcement strategies.

How to apply

• Postal: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, PO Box 872, Cape Town, 8000
• Hand Deliver: Department of Employment and Labour, No. 9 Long Street, Cnr Riebeeck & Long Street, Cape Town
• Email: Jobs-WC1@labour.gov.za

Senior Vacancies

1. Assistant Director: UI Operations (2 Posts)

• Reference Nos: HR4/4/1/140 (Eastern Cape), HR4/4/1/150 (Gqeberha)
• Salary: R582 444 per annum
• Requirements: NQF6 qualification in Operations, Management, or Finance. Four years’ experience, with two at supervisory level.
• Duties:
  1. Facilitate employer services.
  2. Manage assessment and adjudication of claims.
  3. Coordinate appeals and complaints.
  4. Supervise resources and staff.

How to apply

• East London
  • Postal: Acting Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X9005, East London, 0001
  • Hand Deliver: No 3 Hill Street, East London
  • Email: Jobs-EC4@labour.gov.za
• Gqeberha
  • Postal: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, Private Bag X6045, Gqeberha, 6000
  • Hand Deliver: VSN Centre, 116–134 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Gqeberha
  • Email: Jobs-EC6@labour.gov.za

2. Assistant Director: Statutory Services

• Reference No: HR4/4/10/901
• Centre: Western Cape Provincial Office
• Salary: R468 459 per annum
• Requirements: LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification. Admission as Attorney/Advocate. Two years’ legal experience.
• Duties:
  1. Implement statutory compliance processes.
  2. Run advocacy and enforcement programmes.
  3. Oversee monitoring and administration.
  4. Manage enforcement files.

How to apply

• Postal: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, PO Box 872, Cape Town, 8000
• Hand Deliver: Department of Employment and Labour, No. 9 Long Street, Cnr Riebeeck & Long Street, Cape Town
• Email: Jobs-WC@labour.gov.za

3. Assistant Director: Human Resources Management & Employment Relations

• Reference No: HR4/4/8/140
• Centre: Kimberley Provincial Office
• Salary: R468 459 per annum
• Requirements: NQF6 in Human Resource Management. Two years’ supervisory and two years’ HR functional experience. Valid driver’s licence.
• Duties:
  1. Monitor and implement HR policies.
  2. Manage Employment Relations and Equity programmes.
  3. Oversee service benefits.
  4. Provide HR advice and coordination.

How to apply

• Postal: 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. Personal Assistant

• Reference No: HR4/25/09/16HO
• Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
• Salary: R468 459 per annum
• Requirements: NQF6 qualification in Office/Public/Business Administration. Four years’ administrative experience.
• Duties:
  1. Provide administrative support to the Deputy Director-General.
  2. Manage diary, events, and meetings.
  3. Monitor secretariat services.
  4. Handle confidential records and documents.

How to apply

• Postal: Chief Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001
• Hand Deliver: 215 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria
• Email: Jobs-HQ30@labour.gov.za

5. Assistant Director: Asset Management

• Reference No: HR4/25/9/11HO
• Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
• Salary: R468 459 per annum
• Requirements: NQF6 in Asset Management, Supply Chain, Finance, or related. Two years’ supervisory and two years’ functional experience.
• Duties:
  1. Maintain and monitor asset register.
  2. Provide technical guidelines for users.
  3. Manage asset disposals, reversals, and donations.
  4. Supervise staff in the unit.

How to apply

• Postal: Chief Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001
• Hand Deliver: 215 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria
• Email: Jobs-HQ23@labour.gov.za

Application Process

1. Download the new Z83 form at www.gov.za/documents.
2. Complete, initial, and sign the form in full.
3. Attach a detailed CV in PDF format (single file).
4. Use the correct reference number and email address for the position.
5. Submit before 6 October 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within eight weeks of the closing date.

Check also: JICS Job Vacancies (2025)

These vacancies present an excellent opportunity for qualified candidates to contribute to the work of the Department of Employment and Labour. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, ensure all documents are completed correctly, and follow the submission guidelines carefully.