The Department of Labour has announced new government vacancies for 2026, offering opportunities for unemployed South Africans to work in client services and administration. The available positions include Client Service Officer: Quality Assurance posts in the Eastern Cape and Administration Clerk: Management Support Services posts

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1. Client Service Officer: Quality Assurance (X7 Posts)

Salary: R280 278 per annum
Department: Department of Labour
Positions Available: 7 Posts

Client Service Officer Vacancy Locations and Reference Numbers

Eastern Cape Vacancies

• Labour Centre: Kariega stationed at Joubertina Satellite Office
  Ref No: HR/4/4/9/17 (X1 Post)
• Labour Centre: Kariega stationed at Louterwater Satellite Office
  Ref No: HR/4/4/9/18 (X1 Post)
• Labour Centre: Kariega stationed at Misgund Satellite Office
  Ref No: HR/4/4/9/19 (X1 Post)
• Labour Centre: Kariega stationed at Hankey Satellite Office
  Ref No: HR/4/4/9/20 (X1 Post)
• Labour Centre: Kariega stationed at Patensie Satellite Office
  Ref No: HR/4/4/9/21 (X1 Post)
• Labour Centre: Kariega stationed at Jeffreys Bay Satellite Office
  Ref No: HR/4/4/9/22 (X1 Post)
• Labour Centre: Kariega stationed at Humansdorp Satellite Office
  Ref No: HR/4/4/9/23 (X1 Post)

Benefits

These Department of Labour vacancies provide excellent opportunities for unemployed youth and entry-level job seekers to secure stable government employment.

Benefits include:

• Competitive government salaries
• No experience required for some positions
• Valuable administration and client service experience
• Career growth opportunities in the public sector
• Exposure to UIF and Labour Centre operations

These roles are ideal for candidates interested in administration, customer service, human resources, finance support, and public service careers

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
• No experience required

Knowledge Requirements

Candidates should have knowledge of:

• Unemployment Insurance Act and Regulations
• Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act
• Public Financial Management Act (PFMA)
• Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
• UIF and Departmental Policies and Procedures
• Treasury Regulations
• Batho Pele Principles

Required Skills

Applicants should possess:

• Interpersonal skills
• Telephone etiquette
• Interviewing skills
• Computer literacy
• Communication skills
• Listening skills
• Conflict management
• Time management
• Customer relations
• Analytical skills

Duties and Responsibilities

Successful candidates will:

• Provide screening services
• Process UIF benefit applications
• Register payment continuation forms
• Perform administrative functions
• Assist clients with UIF-related services

Enquiries

Ms W Koba
Tel No: (041) 995 7047

How to Apply

use Z83 form , Download Z83 form here

Postal Applications

Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
PO Box 562
Uitenhage
6230

Hand Delivery

15A Chase Street
Kariega
6230

Email Applications

Jobs-ECUHG@labour.gov.za

Employment Equity

The Department encourages applications from:

• White Males
• White Females
• Coloured Males
• Coloured Females
• Indian Males
• Indian Females

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2. Administration Clerk: Management Support Services (X3 Posts)

Salary: R237 453 per annum
Department: Department of Labour
Positions Available: 3 Posts

Vacancy Locations and Reference Numbers

Pietermaritzburg Labour Centre

Ref No: HR4/4/4/06 (X1 Post)

Prospecton Labour Centre

Ref No: HR4/4/4/07 (X2 Posts)

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Matriculation / Grade 12 / Senior Certificate

Knowledge Requirements

Candidates should understand:

• Batho Pele Principles
• Departmental policies and procedures
• Treasury Regulations
• Public Service Act and Regulations

Required Skills

Applicants should possess:

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal relations
• Problem-solving skills
• Planning and organising abilities
• Analytical skills
• Computer literacy
• Client-focused approach
• Ability to work under pressure

Duties and Responsibilities

Successful applicants will:

• Render Supply Chain Management services
• Provide finance and office management support
• Assist with Human Resource Management
• Support training and performance management activities
• Manage records within the Labour Centre

Enquiries

Pietermaritzburg Labour Centre

Mr M September
Tel No: (033) 341 5300

Prospecton Labour Centre

Mr K Naidoo
Tel No: (031) 065 1000

How to Apply

Pietermaritzburg Applications

use Z83 form , Download Z83 form here

Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
Private Bag X9048
Pietermaritzburg
3200

Hand delivery:
370 Langalibalele Street
Pietermaritzburg

Email Applications:
Jobs-KZN21@Labour.gov.za

Prospecton Applications

Deputy Director: Prospecton Labour Centre
PO Box 343
Umbongothwini
4120

Hand delivery:
N3 Prospecton Place
Prospecton

Email Applications:
Jobs-KZN24@Labour.gov.za

Employment Equity

The Department encourages applications from:

• African Males
• Coloured Males
• Indian Males
• White Males

Closing date: 22 May 2026