The Department of Employment and Labour has officially announced new government job vacancies for July 2026. The recruitment drive offers employment opportunities across various provinces and departments, including the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), Compensation Fund, Provincial Offices, and Labour Centres.
These vacancies are open to suitably qualified South African citizens seeking careers in public service. Positions range from entry-level administration jobs requiring only Grade 12 to senior executive management positions with attractive salary packages exceeding R1.8 million per year.
Department of Employment and Labour Vacancies Overview
- Employer: Department of Employment and Labour
- Closing Date:17 July 2026
- Walk-in applications: 16:00
- Online applications: 23:59
- Job Locations: Pretoria, Limpopo, Eastern Cape, North West, eMaXesibeni, Mmabatho, Rustenburg, Mogwase, Lichtenburg, Taung, Klerksdorp, Mafikeng and other locations.
- Application Method: Online via the specified departmental email addresses or hand-delivered applications where applicable.
Available Positions
The Department has advertised several vacancies, including:
- Unemployment Insurance Commissioner (UIF)
- Commissioner: Compensation Fund
- Counsellor Grade 1–3
- Employment Services Coordinator
- Assistant Director: Operation Systems Support Services
- Assistant Director: Call Centre
- Assistant Director: HRM & Employee Relations (2 Posts)
- Senior Practitioner: Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption
- OHS Inspector (2 Posts)
- Employer Services Practitioner
- Team Leader
- Senior Practitioner: Human Resource Management (2 Posts)
- Senior Practitioner: HRD and Performance Management (2 Posts)
- Senior Practitioner: Employee Relations
- Inspector: Inspection and Enforcement Services (2 Posts)
- Senior Administration Clerk: Employer Registration (4 Posts)
- Human Resource Clerk (3 Posts)
Salary Packages
Successful candidates will receive competitive government salary packages ranging from:
- R237,453 per annum (Grade 12 entry-level posts)
- R280,278 per annum
- R413,001 per annum
- R487,197 per annum
- R605,745 per annum
- R741,102 – R1,055,292 per annum (Counsellor Grades)
- R1,885,710 per annum (Commissioner positions)
Minimum Qualifications
The qualifications vary depending on the position and include:
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- National Diploma (NQF Level 6)
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Honours Degree / NQF Level 8 qualifications
- Professional registration where required (such as HPCSA)
- Valid driver’s licence for selected positions
- Relevant work experience according to the advertised post
Applicants are encouraged to carefully read the official vacancy circular to confirm the specific requirements for each position before applying.
Important Application Requirements
Applicants should ensure that they:
- Complete the new Z83 Application Form.
- Attach a detailed and updated CV.
- Combine the Z83 form and CV into one PDF document.
- Quote the correct reference number for the advertised post.
- Submit applications before the closing date.
- Submit separate applications for each vacancy they wish to apply for.
Applications that are incomplete, submitted using the old Z83 form, or received after the closing date will not be considered. The closing date for all advertised vacancies is: 17 July 2026
- Walk-in applications close at 16:00
- Online applications close at 23:59
Late applications will not be accepted.
Final Remarks
The Department of Employment and Labour continues to provide excellent career opportunities for professionals, graduates, experienced public servants, and entry-level job seekers. With vacancies available across multiple provinces and salary packages reaching over R1.8 million per annum, interested applicants are encouraged to review the official vacancy circular and submit their applications before the deadline.
