Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity with the South African government? The Department of Employment and Labour has announced numerous vacancies across various levels and locations, offering you a chance to serve the public and advance your career. This article provides a detailed list of all the current vacancies, essential requirements, application instructions, and tips to successfully apply.
Full List of Department of Employment and Labour Vacancies
Senior and Middle Management
Director: Beneficiary Services
- Salary: R1,216,824 p.a. (all-inclusive)
- Location: Gauteng Provincial Office
- Requirements: Undergraduate degree in Operations Management, Public Administration or Finance. 5 years middle/senior management experience.
- Duties: Manage Labour Centres, Unemployment Insurance Services, resources.
- Apply to: Jobs-GP25@labour.gov.za
Deputy Director: UI Operations
- Salary: R1,059,105 p.a. (all-inclusive)
- Location: Mpumalanga Provincial Office
- Requirements: Undergraduate degree, 5 years experience including 3 years at Assistant Director level.
- Duties: Manage employer services, assessment services, financial administration.
- Apply to: Jobs-MP-BS@labour.gov.za
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
- Salary: R1,059,105 p.a. (all-inclusive)
- Location: Welkom Labour Centre
- Requirements: Diploma or degree in management, HR, finance or engineering. 5 years experience, including 2 years Assistant Director level.
- Duties: Manage Labour Centre operations and resources.
- Apply to: jobs-fs5@labour.gov.za
Deputy Director: Research Policy and Planning
- Salary: R1,059,105 p.a. (all-inclusive)
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Requirements: Degree in Social Science (Sociology/Economics/Statistics), 5 years experience.
- Duties: Manage labour market research, coordinate studies and resources.
- Apply to: Jobs-HQ1@labour.gov.za
Deputy Director: Organisational Development
- Salary: R896,436 p.a. (all-inclusive)
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Requirements: Degree/diploma in Industrial Engineering, Psychology or Management. 5 years experience.
- Duties: Organisational design, job evaluation, business process improvement.
- Apply to: Jobs-HQ2@labour.gov.za
Deputy Director: Solution and Application Development
- Salary: R896,436 p.a. (all-inclusive)
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Requirements: IT or Computer Science degree/diploma, 5 years Assistant Director experience.
- Duties: Manage software application enhancements and development.
- Apply to: Jobs-HQ3@labour.gov.za
Deputy Director: SAP Application Maintenance and Support
- Salary: R896,436 p.a. (all-inclusive)
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Requirements: IT degree/diploma, SAP ABAP certificate advantageous, 5 years management experience.
- Duties: SAP applications management and support.
- Apply to: Jobs-HQ4@labour.gov.za
Deputy Director: Assets Management
- Salary: R896,436 p.a. (all-inclusive)
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Requirements: Degree/diploma in Asset Management, Finance or related field. 5 years experience.
- Duties: Policy development, asset management monitoring.
- Apply to: Jobs-HQ5@labour.gov.za
Deputy Director: Financial Reporting
- Salary: R896,436 p.a. (all-inclusive)
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Requirements: Degree/diploma in Financial Management. 5 years experience.
- Duties: Manage financial compliance and reporting.
- Apply to: Jobs-HQ6@labour.gov.za
Deputy Director: Financial Control, Systems, Accounting
- Salary: R896,436 p.a. (all-inclusive)
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Requirements: Degree/diploma in Accounting or Finance, 5 years experience.
- Duties: Financial accounting and system management.
- Apply to: Jobs-HQ7@labour.gov.za
Deputy Director: Actuarial Services (1 Year Contract)
- Salary: R896,436 p.a. (all-inclusive)
- Location: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
- Requirements: Relevant degree and 5 years actuarial and management experience.
- Duties: Provide actuarial guidance and manage resources.
- Apply to: Jobs-UIF03@labour.gov.za
Legal and Compliance
Senior Legal Administration Officer (OSD) (1 Year Contract)
- Salary: R586,956 – R1,386,972 p.a. (OSD)
- Location: UIF, Pretoria
- Requirements: LLB degree, 8 years legal experience.
- Duties: Manage litigation and legal support.
- Apply to: Jobs-UIF04@labour.gov.za
Assistant Director: Compliance and Monitoring
- Salary: R582,444 p.a.
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Requirements: Degree in Labour Relations or HR. 2 years supervisory experience.
- Duties: Manage Employment Equity (EE) system and support.
- Apply to: Jobs-HQ8@labour.gov.za
Inspector and Factory Production
Principal Inspector: Civil and Construction Engineering
- Salary: R582,444 p.a.
- Location: Qonce Labour Centre
- Requirements: Degree in Civil/Construction Engineering, 4 years experience.
- Duties: Conduct inspections, research OHS trends, enforce compliance.
- Apply to: Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations, King William’s Town
Assistant Director: Factory Production (4 Posts)
- Salary: R582,444 p.a.
- Locations: Bloemfontein, Cape Town (Epping), Polokwane (Seshego), Pretoria
- Requirements: Diploma in Operations/Production Management, 3 years experience.
- Duties: Manage factory production and operations.
- Apply to: See specific email per location (e.g. Jobs-SEE1@labour.gov.za for Bloemfontein)
Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) Contracts
Assistant Director: Audit Coordinator (1 Year Contract)
- Salary: R468,459 p.a. + 37% benefits
- Location: UIF, Pretoria
- Requirements: Diploma in Internal Audit or Accounting, 4 years experience.
- Duties: Coordinate audits and compliance.
- Apply to: Jobs-UIF05@labour.gov.za
Assistant Director: Executive Support (1 Year Contract)
- Salary: R468,459 p.a. + 37% benefits
- Location: UIF, Pretoria
- Requirements: Diploma in Office Admin or Public Management, 4 years experience.
- Duties: Provide executive support services.
- Apply to: Jobs-UIF06@labour.gov.za
Assistant Director: Loss Control (1 Year Contract)
- Salary: R468,459 p.a. + 37% benefits
- Location: UIF, Pretoria
- Requirements: Diploma in Accounting or Risk Management, 4 years experience.
- Duties: Manage loss control and internal controls.
- Apply to: Jobs-UIF07@labour.gov.za
Assistant Director: Compliance Support (1 Year Contract)
- Salary: R468,459 p.a. + 37% benefits
- Location: UIF, Pretoria
- Requirements: Diploma in Internal Audit or Accounting, 4 years experience.
- Duties: Implement compliance universe and risk advice.
- Apply to: Jobs-UIF08@labour.gov.za
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Application Process
- Closing Date: 30 May 2025
- Application Forms: Use the new form Z83, which is downloadable at www.gov.za/documents. Old forms will be disqualified.
- Attachments: Submit only one PDF document containing the completed Z83 form and a detailed CV.
- Submission: Online applications must be emailed to the correct address specified per vacancy. JPEG or picture applications will not be accepted.
- Certified Documents: Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents.
- Non-South African Applicants: Must provide SAQA evaluation for foreign qualifications if shortlisted.
- No fax applications accepted.
The Department of Employment and Labour vacancies offer diverse roles for various skill sets and qualifications across South Africa. This is your chance to join a government department dedicated to protecting workers’ rights, promoting equity, and improving employment conditions.
Make sure to apply correctly before the deadline and prepare well for assessments. Good luck!