JOBS AT DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR
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Department of Employment and Labour Vacancies 2026: New Government Jobs Open Across South Africa
The South African Department of Employment and Labour has officially released its latest round of government vacancies for June 2026, offering opportunities for professionals, graduates, administrators, inspectors, and entry-level candidates across multiple provinces.
The recruitment drive includes senior management positions, labour centre operations roles, registry and administration posts, compliance positions, and public employment services opportunities. Applications close on 05 June 2026.
Major Government Vacancies Announced
Among the highest-paying positions advertised is the Director: Beneficiary Services role in the Free State Provincial Office, offering an annual salary package of over R1.2 million. The department is seeking candidates with extensive experience in operations, insurance services, and public administration.
Several Deputy Director positions are also available at the Pretoria Head Office and Gauteng Labour Centres. These posts focus on policy development, stakeholder relations, labour centre operations, and employment equity management.
Other advertised vacancies include:
- Assistant Director: Stakeholder Relations
- Senior Practitioner: Monitoring and Evaluation
- Employment Service Practitioner
- Senior Compliance and Monitoring Officer
- Legal Administrative Officer
- Factory Instructor Textile
- Inspector: IES
- Client Service Officers
- Registry Clerks
- Administration Clerks
The vacancies are spread across provinces including Gauteng, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, and Pretoria.
High-Paying Government Jobs Available
The department’s management-level vacancies come with competitive salary packages:
| Position | Salary |
| Director: Beneficiary Services | R1 266 714 per year |
| Deputy Director Positions | R1 101 468 per year |
| Assistant Director: Stakeholder Relations | R487 197 per year |
| Senior Practitioner Roles | R413 001 per year |
| Office Administrator | R338 106 per year |
| Client Service Officer | R280 278 per year |
These salaries make the latest Department of Employment and Labour vacancies some of the most attractive public sector opportunities currently available in South Africa.
Entry-Level Government Jobs for Matriculants
The latest recruitment circular also includes positions requiring only a Grade 12 certificate, making it suitable for unemployed youth and first-time job seekers.
Some of the entry-level vacancies include:
Client Service Officer: IES
The Mdantsane Labour Centre is recruiting candidates with Grade 12 and no previous experience. Successful applicants will assist clients with labour legislation services, complaints, and registration support.
Registry Clerk
The East London Provincial Office is also hiring Registry Clerks with matric certificates and no prior experience required.
Administration Clerk: IES Support Services
This position involves administrative support, document control, filing, and supply chain assistance at the Mdantsane Labour Centre.
Provisioning Administrative Clerk
Applicants with Grade 12 and commercial subjects such as Accounting, Economics, or Business Management are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications Required
The department is recruiting candidates with qualifications in various fields including:
- Public Administration
- Labour Relations
- Human Resource Management
- Law and LLB
- Business Administration
- Economics and Statistics
- Communication Science
- Marketing
- Psychology
- Office Management
- Financial Management
- Textile and Clothing Production
Many senior positions also require supervisory or managerial experience.
Important Application Instructions
The Department of Employment and Labour has warned applicants to follow strict application guidelines.
Applicants must submit:
- A completed new Z83 application form
- An updated CV
- Documents combined into a single PDF attachment for online applications
The department stated that applications submitted using the old Z83 form or incorrect email subject lines may be disqualified.
Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified qualifications and supporting documents.
Employment Equity Targets
The department confirmed that appointments will align with Employment Equity targets aimed at improving representivity across race, gender, and disability categories.
Several positions specifically encourage applications from:
- African males and females
- Coloured candidates
- Indian candidates
- White candidates in underrepresented categories
- Persons living with disabilities
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted either online via official departmental email addresses or physically delivered to provincial labour offices and head offices listed in the advertisement.
Candidates are advised to carefully check:
- The correct reference number
- The correct application email address
- The closing date and submission format
Late applications will not be considered.
Closing Date
The closing date for all advertised Department of Employment and Labour vacancies is:
05 June 2026
- 16:00 for walk-in applications
- 23:59 for online applications
Job seekers are encouraged to apply early to avoid last-minute technical or submission issues.
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