The Department of Employment and Labour is inviting applications for Client Service Officer vacancies across South Africa . These government jobs are ideal for matriculants and unemployed South Africans looking to build careers in labour services, public administration, and employment support services.

The department is recruiting for multiple Client Service Officer: Public Employment Services posts as well as a Client Service Officer IES position. Successful candidates will assist job seekers, employers, and clients through employment registration services and administrative support.

The closing date for applications is 05 June 2026.

Available Department of Employment and Labour Vacancies 2026

1. Client Service Officer: Public Employment Services (X5 Posts)

Salary

• R280 278 per annum

Centres and Reference Numbers

• Labour Centre: Gqeberha
  Ref No: HR4/4/1/01 (X3 Posts)
• Labour Centre: KwaMaqoma
  Ref No: HR4/4/2/10 (X1 Post)
• Labour Centre: eMaxesibeni
  Ref No: HR4/4/1/56 (X1 Post)

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage

Knowledge and Skills Required

Candidates should have knowledge of:

• Departmental policies and procedures
• Labour legislation and regulations
• Employment Services Act
• Public Service Act and Regulations
• Batho Pele principles

Required skills include:

• Computer literacy
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Listening skills
• Telephone etiquette
• Interviewing skills
• Ability to interpret legislation

Duties and Responsibilities

Successful candidates will:

• Register work-seekers on the ESSA system
• Register work and learning opportunities on ESSA
• Refer work seekers for employment counselling services
• Provide administrative support for placement services
• Perform general administrative duties
• Participate in advocacy sessions when required

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Client Service Officer IES Vacancy 2026

Position Details

• Post: Client Service Officer IES
• Reference Number: HR4/4/1/186
• Salary: R280 278 per annum
• Centre: Mdantsane

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12
• No experience required

Required Knowledge and Skills

Candidates should possess knowledge of:

• Labour legislation and regulations
• ILO conventions
• Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act
• Departmental policies and guidelines
• Batho Pele principles

Required skills include:

• Interpersonal skills
• Telephone etiquette
• Interviewing skills
• Computer literacy
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Ability to interpret legislation

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Provide helpdesk services as the first point of contact
• Resolve complaints related to IES labour legislation
• Render administrative support services
• Participate in advocacy sessions

How to Apply

Use Z83 form , Download Z83 form here

Gqeberha Labour Centre Applications

Applications can be submitted to:

Postal Address:
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
Private Bag X6045
Gqeberha, 6000

Hand Delivery:
116-134 Govan Mbeki Avenue
Central, VSN Building
Gqeberha, 6000

Email Applications:Jobs-ECFOB@labour.gov.za

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KwaMaqoma Labour Centre Applications

Postal Address:
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
P O Box 538
Fort Beaufort, 5720

Hand Delivery:
529 Alice Road
Fort Beaufort, 5720

 Email Applications:Jobs-ECFOB@labour.gov.za

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eMaxesibeni Labour Centre Applications

Postal Address:
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
Private Bag X530
eMaxesibeni, 4735

Hand Delivery:
No 52 Church Street
eMaxesibeni, 4735

Email Applications:Jobs-ECFOB@labour.gov.za

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Mdantsane Labour Centre Applications

Postal Address:
Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations
Private Bag X19
Mdantsane, 5219

Hand Delivery:
No.1 Mzaule Street
NU 1 Mdantsane

Email Applications:Jobs-ECMDS@labour.gov.za

Enquiries

Gqeberha Labour Centre

• Mr SC Mshumpela
• Tel: (041) 506 5000

KwaMaqoma Labour Centre

• Mr TD Mgudane
• Tel: (046) 645 7700

eMaxesibeni Labour Centre

• Ms L Nongena-Sigedle
• Tel: (039) 254 0282

Mdantsane Labour Centre

• Mr Lisolomzi Mduduma
• Tel: (043) 761 3151

Closing Date: 05 June 2026