Job Openings at The Department of Employment and Labour

REQUIREMENTS:    

• Three  (3)  years  relevant  tertiary  qualification  in  Public  Financial Management/Asset Management.
• One (1) year functional experience in Asset/Financial Management Services. Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of Government Procurement Policies.
• Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain Management procedures.
• Specific delegation from the relevant Act. Internal policies.
• LOGIS and BAS system.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication, Interpersonal relation, Decision making, Problem solving, Presentation, Decision-making, Problem solving, Presentation, Conflict management, Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Internet.

DUTIES:    

• Verify assets and record them in the Provincial asset register.
• Execute the disposal of assets in line with the departmental policies and procedures.
• Responsible for acquisition of assets in province. Monitor the operational performance and maintenance of assets in the province.

CLOSING DATE :   

06 February 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

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REQUIREMENTS  :          

• Three (3) year tertiary qualification in Labour Relations/BCOM LAW/LLB.
• Valid motor vehicles driving licence.
• Two (2) years functional experience in inspection and enforcement services.

Knowledge:

• Departmental policies and procedures.
• Labour Relations Act. Compensation of Injuries and Diseases Act.
• Occupational Health and Safety Act. UI Contribution. Employment Equity Act.
• Immigration Act.

Skills:

• Facilitation skills, Planning and Organizing, Leadership, Computer literacy, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, interviewing skills, Presentation skills, Written and Verbal communication skills, Innovative, Analytical.

DUTIES  :   

• Plan and independently conduct substantive inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).
• Sectoral Determinations and the National Minimum Wage Act.
• Plan and execute investigations independently on reported cases pertaining to contravention of BCEA, SD and NMWA & Regulations and enforce as and when necessary.
• Plan and conduct structured advocacy on BCEA, SD and NMWA independently and analyse impact thereof, consolidate and compile report.
• Contribute at higher level to planning, drafting and maintenance of regional inspection plans execution.

CLOSING DATE:   

06 February 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

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REQUIREMENTS:    

• Three (3) year tertiary qualification in Economics/ Statistics/ Sociology/ Psychology/ Demography/ Development Studies. 
• One (1) year functional experience in Labour market research field. One-year supervisory experience and/ or two (2) years functional experience.

Knowledge:

• Labour Legislation and relevant policies. 
• Analytical methods. Batho Pele Principles. 
• Labour market dynamics. Research Methodology. 

Skills: 

• Analytical, Assertiveness, Communication, Interpersonal, Interviewing skills, Innovative, creative, Data analysis, Statistical and Research, computer, management and leadership.

DUTIES:    

• Coordinate the provincial research process aimed to evaluate the impact of labour legislation on different stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support to the sub-unit.

CLOSING DATE :   

06 February 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

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REQUIREMENTS :   

• Three (3) year relevant qualification in Social Science (Psychology, Industrial Psychology)/ Public Administration/Business Management/Public Management. Valid driver's license.
• Two (2) years functional experience in a client-oriented  environment.  Knowledge:  Employment  Service  Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, Public Service Act, Immigration Act, Skills Development Act, Social Plan Guidelines, Human Resource Management, Public Financial Management Act, ILO conventions related to PES.

Skills:

• Planning and organising, Communication Skills, Computer, Analytical, Presentation, Interpersonal, Report writing, Networking, Negotiation, Marketing.

DUTIES :   

• Marketing PES services to stakeholders to acquire opportunities and conduct recruitment, selection, referral and placement of registered work seekers.
• Process requests for International Cross Boarder Labour Migration (ICBLM) and advise on the availability of skills.
• Process applications for registration of Public Employment Agency (PEA) and Temporary Employment Schemes (TES).
• Supervise the provision of registration and referral of work seekers for the Department.
• Monitor the implementation of employment schemes, Labour Activation Programmes (LAP) Projects and Temporary Relief-Schemes.
• Supervise the administration of employer services at the Labour Centre.

CLOSING DATE :   

06 February 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

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REQUIREMENTS :   

• Three (3) year's National Diploma (NQF6)/Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF7) in Labour Relations/Labour Law/LLB/BCOM Law.

Valid driver's license.

• Two (2) years functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services. Knowledge: Departmental Policies and procedures, Skills Development Act, Labour Relation Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Skills Development Levies Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, COIDA, SABS Codes, Unemployment Insurance Act, UI Contribution Act, Employment Equity Act, Immigration Act.

Skills:

• Facilitation, Planning and Organizing, Computer literacy, Interpersonal, Conflict handling, Negotiation, Problem solving, Innovative, Analytical, Verbal and written communication skills.

DUTIES :   

• Plan and conduct substantive inspection with the aim of enforcing and ensuring compliance with labour legislations, namely, Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA), Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA), Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), and UI Contribution Act (UCA), Plan and execute investigations independently on reported cases pertaining to contravention of labour legislation and enforce as and when necessary including making preparations for and appearing in Court as a State witness.
• Conduct proactive (Blitz) inspection regularly to monitor compliance with labour legislation.
• Conduct advocacy campaign on labour legislations regularly.
• Draft Contributes to planning, drafting and maintenance of regional inspection plans and reports including execution of analysis and compilation of consolidated statistical reports on regional and allocated cases. Supervise the resources in the Sub-section.

CLOSING DATE:   

06 February 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

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REQUIREMENTS  :   

• Three (3) year tertiary qualification in (NQF Level 6) in Accounting /Finance.
• Two (2) years functional experience in accounts receivable environment.

Knowledge:

• Unemployment Insurance Act and Regulations (UIAR).
• Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Regulations (PSR), Public Service Act (PSA).

Skills:

• Communication, Listening, Computer literacy, Time Management, Analytical, Numeracy, Interpersonal.

DUTIES:

• Provide accounts receivable and revenue collection service. Render debt recovery service in the province.
• Maintain the Overpayments Debtors Records.
• Supervise resources (Human, Finance, Equipment/Assets) in the section.

CLOSING DATE :   

06 February 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

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REQUIREMENTS:   

• Three  (3)  years  tertiary  qualification  in  Risk  management/Internal
• Auditing/Accounting/Economics.
• Two (2) years Supervisory experience.
• Two (2) years functional experience in Risk Management/Internal Audit. Knowledge: Public Sector Risk Management Framework, COSO Framework, King Report on Corporate Governance, Treasury Regulation, Anti-Fraud and corruption policies, Criminal & Commercial Law, Labour Relations, legislation, policies and procedures. Skills: Analytical, Strategic Management, Financial Management, Facilitation, Investigation, Interviewing, People Management, Computer literacy, Time Management, Communication, Interpersonal, Presentation, Planning and organizing.

DUTIES :   

• Implement Risk management strategies/policies and systems for the Province.Promote rick awareness culture and conduct risk assessment throughout the Department through communication and training Programmes.
• Establish and manage an integrated risk management framework for all aspects of risk across the Department.
• Manage the resources within the Risk Management Unit.

CLOSING DATE  :   

06 February 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

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REQUIREMENTS:          

• Three (3) year National Diploma (NQF6)/Undergraduate bachelor's degree (NQF7) in Office Management/ Public Management/ Public Administration/ Business Management/ Business Administration.
• Four (4) years' experience of which two (2) years at Supervisory level (Senior Admin Officer/Practitioner) and two (2) years functional experience in Inspection/Administration Services.

Knowledge:

• Departmental Policies and procedures. Skills Development Act. Labour Relations Act. Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Public Service Regulations.
• Occupational Health and Safety Act. COIDA.
• Unemployment Insurance Act. Employment Equity Act.

Skills:

• Facilitation. Planning and Organizing. Computer literacy. Interpersonal.
• Problem Solving. Interviewing. listening and observation.
• Innovative.
• Analytical.
• Verbal and written communication.

DUTIES:   

• Perform all administration pertaining to inspections and enforcement services.
• Conduct labour centre verification and audits to check if necessary tools of trade are in place with a view to improve IES systems and processes.
• Collect, compile and consolidate IES statistical reports and submit to the PCI. Coordinate and monitor projects of the Unit.
• Compile reports for the complex cases that require the attention of the PCI. Attend to DG and Ministerial enquiries. Manage resources of the Unit.

CLOSING DATE :   

06 February 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

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REQUIREMENTS :   

• A three (3) year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in Financial Management/ Public Finance Management/ Cost and Management Accounting/ Financial Accounting, Accounting Science, Auditing.
• Four (4) years' experience of which two (2) years must be supervisory experience.

Knowledge:

• Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA). Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA). Generally Recognized Accounting Principles (GRAP).
• Generally Recognized Accounting Principles (GAAP). Treasury Regulations.
• Public Service Act (PSA).
• Public Service Regulation (PSR). Basic Condition of Employment Act (BCEA). Public Financial Management Act (PFMA).

Skills:

• Innovative/ Creative, Report writing, People Management, Financial Management, Communication (both verbal and written), Computer literacy, Time Management, Interpersonal, Budgeting.

DUTIES:

• Facilitate the payment of UIF benefits in relation to accounts receivable and payable functions.
• Coordinate financial activities relating to procurement of goods and services including reconciliation of accounts.
• Facilitate integrated budget planning and expenditure relating to UIF operations.
• Coordinate the provisioning of technical support and report on all UIF Financial matters including financial systems.
• Manage resources in the Unit.

CLOSING DATE :   

06 February 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate qualification in Operations Management/ Public Management or Administration/ Business Administration or Management/ Administrative Management/ Management/ Financial Accounting/ Finance at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA.
• Valid driver`s License.
• Five (5) years' experience of which two (2) years must be functional and three (3) years at Assistant Director Level in Operations or Insurance environment. Knowledge:
• Public Service Regulation (PSR), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Batho Pele Principles, Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), Public Service Regulations (PSR), Public Service Act (PSA), Treasury Regulations, Operations Systems, Unemployment Insurance Act and Regulations (UIAR), Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA). Skills: Leadership, Management, Report Writing, Computer Literacy, Team Building, Project management, Analytical, Communication, Innovative/ Creative.

DUTIES :   

• Manage Employer Services functions. Manage assessment services and local

CLOSING DATE:   

06 February 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)