JOBS AT DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR
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SUMMARY OF JOB POSTS LISTED
Department of Employment and Labour Announces Nationwide Recruitment Drive
The Department of Employment and Labour has opened applications for a variety of employment opportunities across South Africa, offering positions for experienced professionals, graduates, and entry-level candidates.
The vacancies span multiple provinces and include senior management roles, labour centre operations, occupational health and safety positions, administrative appointments, and public employment services opportunities.
Applicants should note that the closing date for walk-in applications is 22 June 2026, while online submissions will close on 23 June 2026.
Senior Management Opportunities
One of the key vacancies is the Chief Director: Employment Services position based at the Department’s Head Office in Pretoria. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing employment service programmes, regulating employment agencies, managing foreign labour matters, and driving strategic employment initiatives. The position offers a highly competitive annual remuneration package exceeding R1.5 million.
The Department is also seeking a Director: Public Employment Services for the Western Cape Provincial Office. This role focuses on enhancing employment service delivery, supporting work seekers, coordinating employer engagement initiatives, and implementing programmes aimed at improving labour market participation.
Labour Centre Management Positions
Vacancies are available for Deputy Directors: Labour Centre Operations at the Kuruman and Phuthaditjhaba Labour Centres. These roles require experienced managers capable of overseeing service delivery, stakeholder engagement, and labour market interventions.
Successful candidates will contribute to strengthening access to labour services and ensuring efficient operational management within their respective centres.
Occupational Health and Safety Vacancies
The Department continues to strengthen workplace safety and compliance through several opportunities within its Occupational Health and Safety division.
A vacancy exists for a Principal Inspector: Occupational Health and Hygiene in Durban. The successful applicant will conduct specialised workplace inspections, support enforcement processes, and contribute to the development of occupational health standards.
Additional opportunities include:
- OHS Inspector: Civil Engineering (Pinetown)
• OHS Inspector: Electrical Engineering (Verulam)
• OHS Inspector: Electrical Engineering (Pietermaritzburg)
• OHS Inspector: Electrical Engineering (Kariega)
These positions are well suited to engineering professionals seeking careers in regulatory compliance and workplace safety.
Administrative and Operations Posts
The Department has advertised 12 Senior Administration Officer: Operations positions across labour centres in:
- Postmasburg
• Kimberley
• Upington
• Springbok
• Kuruman
• De Aar
• Calvinia
Successful candidates will assist with unemployment insurance services, claims administration, customer service delivery, and operational support functions.
A Team Leader position is also available in Upington, focusing on labour inspections, compliance monitoring, and workplace advocacy programmes.
Opportunities for Labour Law Professionals
Graduates and professionals with qualifications in Labour Relations, Labour Law, LLB, or related fields are encouraged to apply for BCEA Inspector: Inspection Services vacancies based in Newcastle, Stanger, and Verulam.
Inspectors will be responsible for enforcing labour legislation, conducting workplace investigations, and promoting awareness of employee and employer rights.
Entry-Level Employment Opportunities
The recruitment campaign also includes positions suitable for candidates with limited or no previous work experience.
Client Service Officer: Public Employment Services positions are available in Richards Bay and Verulam. Applicants require only a Grade 12 qualification, making these opportunities particularly attractive to school leavers and first-time job seekers.
Additional entry-level vacancies include:
Administrative Clerk – East London
Responsibilities include finance administration, records management, supply chain support, and human resources administration.
Security Officer – Durban Labour Centre
The successful candidate will manage access control, conduct patrols, and maintain a safe environment for staff and visitors.
Office Aid – East London
Duties include cleaning services, stock distribution, messenger functions, and catering support.
Application Requirements
Applicants submitting online applications must ensure they provide:
- A completed and signed new Z83 application form
• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• All required documents combined into a single PDF file
The Department has cautioned that applications submitted using outdated Z83 forms, incomplete documentation, or incorrect submission procedures may be disqualified.
Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified supporting documents during the selection process.
Conclusion
The Department of Employment and Labour‘s latest recruitment initiative offers valuable career opportunities across multiple sectors and experience levels. Whether applicants are experienced professionals, recent graduates, or individuals seeking entry into the public service sector, these vacancies provide an opportunity to contribute to employment services, labour regulation, and workplace compliance across South Africa.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the advertised requirements carefully and submit their applications before the respective closing dates.
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