DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR
It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this
post with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with
the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.
CLOSING DATE : 12 December 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)
NOTE : All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and
CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct
job title in full as it is on the advert not abbreviations and the reference number
of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address
associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be
accepted. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Applications
quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83,
obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at
www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application
for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be
accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully
completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure
to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the
application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of
the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on
the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached.
However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under
Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed. Only an updated
comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed
and signed new Z83 application form is required.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related
documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication
from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related
document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. Non-RSA
Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign
qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the
South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The
Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply
with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications
received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested
documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence
will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates shall
undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to
determine the candidate’s suitability based on the posts’s technical and generic
requirements. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the
closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was
unsuccessful.
Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability
check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification
verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the
advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your
Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information
Act (POPIA) Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this
promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless
required by law. The Department reserves the right not to make any
appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will
be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance
agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action
employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the
employment decision. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race,
gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)
OTHER POSTS
POST 44/45 : PRINCIPAL PSYCHOLOGIST REF NO: HR4/4/7/52
SALARY : R1 245 564 – R1 381 647 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Provincial Office: Mpumalanga, Emalahleni
REQUIREMENTS : Masters’ degree qualification in Psychology. Three (3) years appropriate
experience as psychologist after registration with HPCA as a
counselling/industrial psychologist, statutory body requirements, Registration
with HPCSA as a Psychologist. Knowledge: Relevant ILO Conventions,
Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Recruitment and
Selection Processes, Relevant government strategies.
DUTIES : Supervise employment counselling to assist workers to enter the labour
market. Provide technical supervision of psychological assessment of workseekers in the province. Supervise self-help employment counselling in Labour
Centres. Establish programmes for career counsellors in the province, ensure
professional record-keeping is done in the province on employment
counselling work. Provide counselling services to the referred clients.
ENQUIRIES : Ms LL Shawe Tel No: (013) 655 8700
APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Emalahleni LC, Private Bag X7263,
Emalahleni, 1035 Or hand delivery to Labour Building Corner Hofmeyer and
Beatty Avenue, Emalahleni or Email: Jobs-MP-BS@Labour.gov.za
POST 44/46 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION REF
NO: HR4/4/3/2ASDFSA/UIF (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R468 459 per annum
CENTRE : Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Financial Information Systems / Computer
Science / Information System / Information Technology at NQF Level 6 as
recognized by SAQA. Four (4) years’ experience of which two (2) must be
functional experience and two (2) years’ experience at practitioner level in
Financial Systems Administration Environment. Knowledge: Treasury
Regulations. Accounting Principles. Financial Management Processes and
Procedures. Financial Systems development. Software, coding and
programming used in the financial and related systems (SQL). Skills:
Communication (Verbal and Written). Listening. Analytical. Presentation.
Problem Solving. People Management. Innovative and Creative. Report
Writing. Time Management. Planning and Organising. Interpretation. Advance
Computer literacy.
DUTIES : Co-ordinate and monitor user access and system security and maintain a Call
Register for all service requests and incidents. Facilitate the development of
new system requirements, enhancements and changes. Verify the integration
of the financial system, co-ordinate exception transactions and load financial
data. Co-ordinate the supply of information and reports and provide high-level
user support. Manage resources (Human, Assets and Budget).
ENQUIRIES : Mr KS Faro Tel No: (012) 337 1401
APPLICATIONS : email: Jobs-UIF1@labour.gov.za
POST 44/47 : INSPECTOR REF NO: HR4/4/7/53
SALARY : R397 116 per annum
CENTRE : Labour Centre: Emalahleni
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) year tertiary qualification in Labour Relations/ B-Tech Degree in
Labour Relations / LLB Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering /
Environmental Health / Analytical Chemistry /Chemical Engineering / Civil &
Construction Engineering. A valid driver’s license. Two (2) years functional
experience in Inspection and enforcement Services (BCEA)/ OHS. Valid
driver’s license. 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.
DUTIES : plan and independently conduct substantive inspections with the aim of
ensuring compliance with all 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 (UCT).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. plan and conduct allocated proactive (blitz) inspections
regularly to monitor compliance with labour legislation including compilation
and consolidation of reports emanating from such inspections. plan and
conduct advocacy campaigns on all labour legislation independently, analyse
impact and reports including execution of analysis and compilation of
consolidated statistical reports on regional and allocated cases.
ENQURIES : Mr E Masemola Tel No: (013) 653 3800/656 1422-8
APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Emalahleni LC, Private Bag X7263,
Emalahleni, 1035 Or hand delivery to Labour Building Corner Hofmeyer and
Beatty Avenue, Emalahleni or Email: Jobs-INSP-MAL@LABOUR.gov.za
POST 44/48 : EMPLOYMENT SERVICE PRACTITIONER (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R397 116 per annum
CENTRE : Labour Centre: Volkrust Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X1 Post)
Labour Centre: Barberton Ref No: HR4/4/7/55 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) year qualification in Social Science (Psychology, Industrial
Psychology) / Public Administration / Business Management / Public
Management. Two (2) years functional in a client orientated environment. Valid
driver’s license. Knowledge: Employment Service Act, Unemployment
Insurance Act, Public Service Act, Immigration Act. Skills: Planning and
organising, Communication, Computer, Analytical, Presentation, Interpersonal,
Report writing, Leadership, Networking, Negotiation and 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.
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Mashigo Tel No: (013) 764 2105/6
: Mr N Makgaba Tel No: (013) 712 3066
APPLICATIONS : Acting Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations: Private Bag X9023 or hand
deliver at Acker Building Room5, Laingsnek, Street, Volkrust, Email: JobsMPU-RAIM@LABOUR.gov.za
: Acting Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations: Private Bag X1634 or hand
deliver at Eurika Centre, Shop no11, Nourse Street, Barberton, Email: JobsMPU-ICT@LABOUR.gov.za
POST 44/49 : PERFORMANCE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (PIM) REF NO:
HR4/4/7/56
SALARY : R325 101 per annum
CENTRE : Mpumalanga Provincial Office
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) year tertiary qualification (NQF level six) in Statistics/ Economics/
Public Administration/ Monitoring and Evaluation. One-year functional
experience in Data Management/ Monitoring and Evaluation. Knowledge:
Labour legislation and relevant policies, Analytical methods, Batho Pele
Principles, Labour market dynamics, Research methodology.
DUTIES : Capture Performance information data received from Branches/Units for the
compilation of Provincial monthly/quarterly reports. Compile primary analysis
using graphs and tables for the performance information trend analysis
provincial reports. Manage the Provincial resource Centre/Library.
ENQUIRIES : Mr LH Moloabi Tel No: (013) 656 8700
APPLICATIONS : Acting Deputy Director: Labour Market Information and Statistics, Private Bag
X7263, Emalahleni, 1035 or hand deliver at: Labour Building, Corner Hofmeyer
Street and Beatty Avenue, Emalahleni OR Email: Jobs-MPULMIS@LABOUR.gov.za
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