Are you looking for stable government work with benefits, training, and a chance to grow? Good news. The Department of Employment and Labour (often called “Department of Labour and Employment”) has opened a big round of Department of Labour and Employment Vacancies across South Africa. There are permanent jobs, internship opportunities for graduates, and a 12-month Trainee Employment Counsellor Programme.
All Department of Labour and Employment Vacancies
Permanent & Fixed Posts
POST 31/01 — Assistant Director: Organisational Development (Re-advert)
- Ref: HR4/25/09/01HO
- Salary: R468 459 p.a.
- Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
- Requirements: NQF 6 in Management Services/Industrial Engineering/Operations/Production Management/Industrial Psychology/HRM; 4 years functional experience in OD/Effectiveness/Work Study; knowledge of org design, job evaluation, BPM, DPSA resolutions, LRA, basic PFMA.
- Duties: Lead OD investigations; develop/review job profiles; manage job evaluation; coordinate business process improvement (BPI); run change-management interventions and client surveys.
- Enquiries: Mr S Nkhabelane — (012) 309 4747
- Applications:
- Post/Hand deliver: Chief Director: HRM, Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001 / 215 Francis Baard Street
- Email: Jobs-HQ19@labour.gov.za
- For attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Head Office
POST 31/02 — COID Employer Auditor
- Ref: HR4/4/5/76
- Salary: R325 101 p.a.
- Centre: Provincial Office: KZN
- Requirements: NQF 6 in Financial Accounting/BCOM Accounting/Internal Auditing; knowledge of COIDA, BCEA, OHS Act, PFMA, departmental policies; data analytics; stakeholder management.
- Duties: Payroll audits for COIDA; investigate non-compliance; issue enforcement notices; prepare prosecution documents; weekly performance stats.
- Enquiries: Mrs P Shandu — (031) 366 2095
- Applications:
- Post/Hand deliver: Deputy Director: Provincial Operations, P.O. Box 940, Durban, 4000 / 267 Anton Lembede Street, Durban
- Email (online): Jobs-KZN9@Labour.gov.za
- Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, KZN
POST 31/03 — UI Client Service Officer (X107 Posts, Free State)
- Salary: R269 499 p.a.
- Centres & References:
- Phuthaditjhaba LC — HR 4/4/8/944 (X8)
- Petrusburg LC — HR 4/4/8/945 (X6)
- Kroonstad LC — HR 4/4/8/946 (X8)
- Ficksburg LC — HR 4/4/8/947 (X7)
- Botshabelo LC — HR 4/4/8/948 (X5)
- Thaba Nchu Satellite — HR 4/4/8/949 (X8)
- Zastron LC — HR 4/4/8/950 (X6)
- Harrismith LC — HR 4/4/8/951 (X10)
- Sasolburg LC — HR 4/4/8/952 (X6)
- Parys Satellite — HR 4/4/8/953 (X8)
- Virginia Satellite — HR 4/4/8/954 (X5)
- Bethlehem LC — HR/4/4/8/955 (X4)
- Reitz LC — HR 4/4/8/956 (X12)
- Provincial Office, Free State — HR 4/4/8/957 (X14)
- Requirements: Grade 12 (no experience). Knowledge of UIA, UIC Act, PFMA, POPIA, Treasury Regs, Batho Pele, DEL/UIF policies; strong customer care.
- Duties: Frontline screening; process UIF benefits; register payment continuation forms; general administration.
- Enquiries:
- Botshabelo & Thaba Nchu: Mr MJ Ngono — (051) 933 2299
- Bethlehem & Virginia: Mr T Moholi — (051) 303 5293
- Sasolburg & Parys: Ms Lelope — (051) 970 3200
- Phuthaditjhaba & Ficksburg: Mr A Kutuka — (058) 713 0373
- Petrusburg: Mr D Namane — (053) 574 0932
- Kroonstad: Mr S Malope — (056) 215 1812
- Zastron: Mr C Van Niekerk — (051) 673 1471
- Harrismith: Ms T Mvelase — (058) 623 2977
- Virginia: Mr E Qhalane — (057) 391 0200
- Provincial Office (FS): Ms N Zama — (051) 505 6276
- Applications:
- Post/Hand deliver: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X522, Bloemfontein, 9300 / Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein
- Email: jobs-fs11@labour.gov.za
- Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Free State
POST 31/04 — Client Service Officers: UIF (X58 Posts, KwaZulu-Natal)
- Salary: R269 499 p.a.
- Centres & References:
- Chatsworth Satellite — HR4/4/5/61 (X5)
- Dundee LC — HR4/4/5/60 (X6)
- Estcourt LC — HR4/4/5/62 (X2)
- Kokstad LC — HR4/4/5/63 (X7)
- Ladysmith LC — HR4/4/5/64 (X4)
- Newcastle LC — HR4/4/5/65 (X4)
- Pinetown LC — HR4/4/5/67 (X6)
- Prospecton LC — HR4/4/5/78 (X2)
- Richmond LC — HR4/4/5/68 (X1)
- Stanger LC — HR4/4/5/69 (X1)
- Ulundi LC — HR4/4/5/70 (X1)
- Jozini Satellite — HR4/4/5/71 (X6)
- Verulam LC — HR4/4/572 (X4)
- Phoenix Satellite — HR4/4/5/73 (X4)
- Vryheid LC — HR4/4/5/74 (X5)
- Requirements: Matric/Grade 12; knowledge of UIA/UIC Act, PFMA, POPIA, Treasury Regs, Batho Pele, UIF policies.
- Duties: Screening, UIF benefits processing, registering payment contribution/continuation forms, admin.
- Enquiries:
- Dundee — Ms T Khumalo (034) 212 2421
- Estcourt — Mr J Fakazi (036) 352 7767
- Kokstad — Mr S Ngqoza (039) 727 2140
- Ladysmith — Ms L Radebe (036) 638 1900
- Newcastle — Mr S Pillay (036) 638 1900
- Pinetown — Mr B Gwala (031) 701 7740
- Prospecton — Mr K Naidoo (031) 065 0100 (also Chatsworth)
- Richmond — Mr P Mtolo (033) 212 2768
- Stanger — Ms S Mkhize (032) 551 7300
- Ulundi — Mr T Nkosi (035) 879 8800 (also Jozini)
- Verulam & Phoenix — Mr B Zondi (032) 541 5600
- Vryheid — Mr F Dladla (034) 598 08916
- Applications (per centre):
- Dundee LC: PO Box 445, Dundee, 3000 / 63 Victoria St — Jobs-KZN4@Labour.gov.za
- Estcourt LC: PO Box 449, Estcourt, 3310 / 75 Phillip St — Jobs-KZN18@Labour.gov.za
- Kokstad LC: PO Box 260, Kokstad, 4700 / 59 Hope St — Jobs-KZN1@Labour.gov.za
- Ladysmith LC: Private Bag X9925, 3370 / 35 Keate St — Jobs-KZN5@Labour.gov.za
- Newcastle LC: Private Bag X9925, 3370 / 29 Scott St — Jobs-KZN20@Labour.gov.za
- Pinetown LC: PO Box 1025, 3610 / 49 Kings Rd — Jobs-KZN11@Labour.gov.za
- Prospecton LC: PO Box 343, 4120 / N3 Prospecton Place — Jobs-KZN17@Labour.gov.za (also Chatsworth)
- Richmond LC: PO Box 852, 3780 / 60 Shepstone St — Jobs-KZN2@Labour.gov.za
- Stanger LC: PO Box 138, 4450 / 12 Cator St — Jobs-KZN10@Labour.gov.za
- Ulundi LC: Private Bag X56, 3838 / Unit A Wombe St — Jobs-KZN3@Labour.gov.za (also Jozini)
- Verulam LC: PO Box 1144 / 13 Wick St — Jobs-KZN25@Labour.gov.za (also Phoenix)
- Vryheid LC: PO Box 430 / 99 Landrose St — Jobs-KZN29@Labour.gov.za
POST 31/05 — Secretary
- Ref: GP/2025/08/91226201
- Salary: R228 321 p.a.
- Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
- Requirements: Matric/Grade 12; knowledge of admin procedures, planning, Batho Pele; skills in facilitation, communication, computer literacy, telephone etiquette, organising, decision-making, analysis, basic project management.
- Duties: Reception & diary management for DDG: Corporate Services; secretariat services; budget & SCM support; logistics; records; track & monitor office projects.
- Enquiries: Ms BB Matebesi — (012) 309 4865 | ESSA enquiries: Pes@Labour.gov.za / 0860 101 018
- Applications:
- Post/Hand deliver: Chief Director: HRM, Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001 / 215 Francis Baard Street
- Apply via ESSA:
https://crs.labour.gov.za/sap/bc/ui5_ui5/sap/zcommreg_new/index.html
GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES (2025–2027) – Compensation Fund (Pretoria)
POST 31/06: Employer Services – Employer Registration (Tariffs) – Internship
Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/74 (X5 Posts)
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Requirements: NQF 6 in Business/ Public/ Operations Management / Administration.
Duties: Receive new registrations, check sub-class/tariffs, process changes, split or combine files.
Enquiries: Mr J Madiega – 079 691 1471
POST 31/07: Employer Services – Employer Registration (Index) – Internship
Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/75 (X5 Posts)
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Requirements: NQF 6 in Business/ Public/ Operations Management / Administration.
Duties: Register employers, update master data, capture banking details, and do quality assurance.
Enquiries: Mr J Madiega – 079 691 1471
POST 31/08: Employer Services – Employer Registration (Quality Assurance) – Internship
Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/76 (X5 Posts)
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Requirements: NQF 6 in Business/ Public/ Operations Management / Administration.
Duties: QA on employer registrations, captured data, and tariff sub-class changes.
Enquiries: Mr J Madiega – 079 691 1471
POST 31/09: Employer Assessment (Large Account) – Internship
Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/77 (X15 Posts)
Branch: Employer Services
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Requirements: NQF 6 in Financial Accounting / Internal Audit / Financial Management.
Duties: Help assess & verify employer earnings declarations, review assessments, verify records for audit, digitise files, and assist with reports.
Enquiries: Mr V Maluleke – 060 989 8294
POST 31/10: Employer Compliance – Internship
Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/78 (X14 Posts)
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Requirements: NQF 6 in Accounting / Financial Accounting / Taxation / Cost & Management Accounting / Auditing.
Duties: Prepare compliance audit documents, maintain employer info, verify submissions, follow up with stakeholders, track progress and compile summaries.
Enquiries: Mr K Makgamatha – 083 288 2845
POST 31/11: Statutory Services – Internship
Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/79 (X5 Posts)
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Requirements: NQF 6 in LLB / BA Law.
Duties: Draft court papers & compliance notices, support provinces on enforcement, manage case files.
Enquiries: Ms K Paulus – 060 980 3314
POST 31/12: Internal Audit – Internship
Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/80 (X5 Posts)
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Requirements: NQF 6 in Internal Audit / Cost & Management Accounting / Financial Accounting / Accounting Sciences / Financial Management / Information Systems Audit.
Duties: Assist with operational & compliance audits, ICT audits, performance audits, quality assurance, audit committee secretariat, and admin.
Enquiries: Mr S Zwane – 082 331 5680
POST 31/13: Treasury & Investment Management – Internship
Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/81 (X3 Posts)
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Requirements: NQF 6 in Financial Accounting / Management Accounting / Finance / Investment Management / Auditing.
Duties: Reconciliations, journals, analyse investee performance, assist with AFS, cash flow management, and admin.
Enquiries: Mr L Moni – 063 689 4157
POST 31/14: Medical Billing & Clinical Coding – Internship
Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/82 (X5 Posts)
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Requirements: NQF 6 in Public/Business/Administrative Management.
Duties: Receive & validate medical invoices, capture, assist in audits, help with gazette publications and medical tariff admin.
Enquiries: Mr P Netshituka – 060 836 4013
POST 31/15: Medical Claims – Internship
Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/83 (X12 Posts)
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Requirements: NQF 6 in Public/Business/Administrative Management.
Duties: Receive/validate medical invoices, capture, process refunds & travel expenses, resolve queries.
Enquiries: Ms R Hariparsad – 076 228 8306
POST 31/16: Medical Benefits – Internship
Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/84 (Posts not specified; centre confirmed)
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Requirements: NQF 6 in Office Administration / Public Management / Public Administration.
Duties: Office administration in the Medical Benefits area.
Enquiries: Ms K Nyeufan – 063 694 7877
POST 31/17: Supply Chain Management – Internship
Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/85 (X3 Posts)
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Requirements: NQF 6 in Supply Chain Management / Logistics.
Duties: Assist with SCM services.
Enquiries: Mr S Pinana – 060 989 8663
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How to apply
- Post/Hand delivery: Chief Director: Corporate Services, P.O. Box 955, Pretoria, 0001 / 167 Thabo Sehume & Madiba Street, Delta Heights Building
- Email: Jobs-CF27@labour.gov.za
- Closing: 12 September 2025 (16:00 walk-in; midnight online)
Documents required at application stage: Z83 + CV only (one PDF).
Affidavit confirming you haven’t participated in a similar programme will be required if shortlisted.
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The Department of Labour and Employment Vacancies offer real chances for many South Africans—whether you have Matric, a tertiary qualification, or you’re a new graduate looking for work experience. Success comes down to the basics: use the NEW Z83, attach your CV, combine them into one PDF, and send to the correct email or hand-delivery address with the right reference number.