The Department of Employment and Labour has announced several employment opportunities across South Africa for the 2026 recruitment cycle. In line with its Employment Equity Plan, the department aims to promote representivity through appointments that support equity in race, gender, and disability.
Closing Date: 12 May 2026
This is an excellent opportunity for qualified professionals and entry-level applicants seeking careers in public service, labour administration, finance, human resources, client services, and programme management.
Important Application Notice
Applicants must ensure that all applications are submitted on or before 12 May 2026:
- Walk-in applications: 16:00
- Online applications: 23:59
Required Documents
For online applications, applicants must submit:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 form
- An updated CV
- Both documents must be combined into one PDF attachment
Important:
- ZIP, IMG, and JPEG files will not be accepted
- Use the correct job title and reference number in the email subject line
- Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will be disqualified
- Each advertised post requires its own separate Z83 application form
Only shortlisted candidates will later be requested to submit certified supporting documents.
Available Positions
Senior Management & Deputy Director Posts
- Deputy Director: PEA Registration Certification – 1 Post
Ref No: HR4/26/04/08HO
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Salary: R1 101 468 per annum - Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations – 1 Post
Ref No: HR 4/4/8/972
Centre: Kroonstad Labour Centre
Salary: R1 101 468 per annum
Assistant Director Posts
- Assistant Director: Labour Activation Programmes – 11 Posts
Ref No: HR4/4/4/9
Centre: KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Office
Salary: R487 197 per annum + 37% benefits - Assistant Director: Fleet Management Services – 1 Post
Ref No: HR 4/4/8/1000
Centre: Free State Provincial Office
Salary: R487 197 per annum
Senior Practitioner & Officer Posts
- Senior Practitioner: Labour Activation Programmes – 11 Posts
Ref No: HR4/4/4/10
Centre: KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Office
Salary: R413 001 per annum + 37% benefits - Senior Administration Officer: Operations – 30 Posts
Multiple centres across Free State
Salary: R413 001 per annum - Senior COID Employer Audit Officer – 1 Post
Ref No: HR 4/4/8/974
Centre: Free State Provincial Office
Salary: R413 001 per annum - Chief Personnel Officer – 1 Post
Ref No: HR4/4/8/1001
Centre: Free State Provincial Office
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Clerk, Audit & Client Service Posts
- Chief Registry Clerk: UIF – 2 Posts
Ref No: HR/4/4/2/45
Centre: Eastern Cape Provincial Office
Salary: R338 106 per annum - Employer Audit Officer – 1 Post
Ref No: HR4/4/8/973
Centre: Free State Provincial Office
Salary: R338 106 per annum - Client Service Officer: Assessor – 7 Posts
Various satellite offices under Kariega Labour Centre
Salary: R280 278 per annum
Equal Opportunity and Employment Equity
The Department is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Preference will be given according to employment equity targets, including:
- African male and female candidates
- Coloured male and female candidates
- White male and female candidates
- Indian male and female candidates
- Persons living with disabilities
Final Note
Applicants who applied for re-advertised posts must re-apply. Candidates who do not receive feedback within eight weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
