Department of Labour / UIF Employment Opportunities 2026

UIF CLIENT SERVICE OFFICER (X7 POSTS)

SALARY: R269 499 per annum

CENTRE: Labour Centre: Modimolle Ref No: HR4/4/6/120 (X4 Posts) Labour Centre: Tzaneen Ref No: HR4/4/6/121 (X1 Post) Labour Centre: Lephalale Ref No: HR4/4/6/122 (X1 Post) Labour Centre: Calvinia HR 4/4/8/150 (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS: Matriculation/Grade 12/Senior Certificate. Knowledge: Unemployment Insurance Act and Regulations, Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Treasury Regulations, Batho Pele Principles, Department of Labour and UIF Policies and Procedures, UIF’s Vision and Mission and Values, Customer Care Principles, Departmental Policies, Procedures and Guidelines. Skills: Interview, Communication (verbal and written), Computer Literacy, Listening, Interpretation (ability to interpret UI Act and Contributions Act), Conflict Management, Time Management, Customer Relations, Analytical, Interpersonal, Telephone etiquette, On job training (operational system).

DUTIES: Provide screening services. Process applications for UIF benefits. Register payment continuation forms. Provide administrative functions.

ENQUIRIES: Ms. TE Maluleke Tel No: (015) 290 1768 Ms Sherelda Kleinsmith Tel No: (053) 838 1517

APPLICATIONS: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane or email UIFJobsMOD@labour.gov.za for Modimolle,

UIFJobs-TZN@labour.gov.za for Tzaneen and UIFJobs-LEP@labour.gov.za for Lephalale.

For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Management, Polokwane. : Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301 or hand deliver at Cnr Compound and Pniel Road or email JobsNCCAL@labour.gov.za or Attention: Human Resources Operations, Provincial Office Kimberley.

 

CLIENT SERVICE OFFICER COID (X2 POSTS)

SALARY: R269 499 per annum

CENTRE: Labour Centre: Upington Ref No: HR 4/4/8/152 (X1 Post) Labour Centre: Lephalale Ref No: HR 4/4/6/123 (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12. Knowledge: Public Service Act. Public Service Regulation. Compensation Fund business strategies and goals. Compensation Fund value chain. Directorate goals and performance requirements. PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Customer Service (Batho Pele Principles). Skills: Computer literacy. Business Writing Skills. Listening skills. Telephone etiquette. Basic interpersonal skills.

DUTIES: Receive and verify documents for registration. Register the claims on the Operational System. Assist employer services at the kiosk, online system and service centres. Handle all service-related queries and complaints.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Sherelda Kleinsmith Tel No: (053) 838 1517 Mr MI Makgobola Tel No: (015) 290 1723

APPLICATIONS: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301 or hand deliver at Cnr Compound and Pniel Road

Email: JobsNCKIM@labour.gov.za

For Attention: Human Resources Operations, Provincial Office, Kimberley

Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane Or Email address: CFJobsLEP@labour.gov.za for Lephalale

For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Management, Polokwane.

 

CLAIMS PROCESSOR REF NO: HR 4/4/8/151

SALARY: R269 499 per annum

CENTRE: Labour Centre Kimberley

REQUIREMENTS: Undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Public Management / Business Management / Operations Management / Management / HRM / Nursing / Law/ LLB / Bcom / Finance / Administration. Experience: Experience in a Claims Processing environment will be an added advantage. Knowledge: Relevant regulations, laws, and legislation. Claims handling. Claims Verification and Validation. Claims Litigation. Claims assessment /settlement. Claims Finalisation. Compensation Fund business strategies and goals. Directorate goals and performance requirements. PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Customer Service (Batho Pele Principles). Promotion of the Access to Information Act. The Constitution of RSA. Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS). Public Service Act. Public Service Regulation.  Skills: Claims Registration. Communication verbal and writing. Data Capturing. Data & Record Management. Excellent communication. Computer skills.

DUTIES: Register and acknowledge claims. Prepare compensation benefits. Handle claim enquiries. Render administrative duties.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Sherelda Kleinsmith Tel No: (053) 838 1517

APPLICATIONS: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301 or hand deliver at Cnr Compound and Pniel Road Email: JobsNCKIM@labour.gov.za

FOR ATTENTION: Human Resources Operations, Provincial Office Kimberley

 

UI EMPLOYER AUDIT SERVICE OFFICER REF NO: HR 4/4/6/124

SALARY: R325 101 per annum

CENTRE: Provincial Office: Limpopo

REQUIREMENTS: Three-year tertiary qualification in Internal Audit/ Financial Accounting/ Cost and Management Accounting/ Financial Information System/ B. Com Accounting/ B. Compt Accounting/ B. Com Law/ LLB/ Financial Management. A valid motor vehicle driving license. Knowledge: Departmental Policies and Procedures, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Act and Regulations, OHS Act and Regulations, COIDA, UIA, PFMA, BCEA, NMWA, LRA, UI Contribution Act, Employment Equity Act, Inspectors Code of Conduct. Skills: Facilitation, Planning and Organizing, Computer literacy, Interpersonal, Problem solving, interviewing, listening and observation, Communication, Written and Verbal, Innovative, Analytical, Research.

DUTIES: Conduct audits to determine compliance with UIA and UICA. Serve enforcement notices on non-complying employers. Refer non-compliant employers for prosecution. Provide support in the implementation of Advocacy Programs on the UIA and UIC Act.

ENQUIRIES: Ms. MS Lebogo Tel No: (015) 290 1662

APPLICATIONS: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane Or Email address: JobsLP@labour.gov.za for Provincial Office: Limpopo.

FOR ATTENTION: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Management, Polokwane

 

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND LEASING REF NO: HR 4/4/4/01/13

SALARY: R325 101 per annum

CENTRE: Provincial Office, Parktown

REQUIREMENTS: Three (3) year National Diploma (NQF6), Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF7) in Public Management, Facilities Management, Property Management and Bachelor of Arts in Disaster and Safety Management. 1-2 years’ experience in the field of Property acquisition and leasing. Knowledge: Batho Pele Principles, Regulations (e.g. PFMA, Treasury Regulations), Building Environment. Skills: Strong sense of urgency and accountability, Computer literacy with knowledge of Excel, writing skills, Excellent Customer focus, Interpersonal relation skills, Communication skills, Problem Solving skills, Decision making.

DUTIES: Acquire lease office accommodation as well as renew leased accommodation. Conduct site inspection and ensure compliance in terms of OHS in all leased building (implementation of compliance notices). Process the lease expenditure and ensure the payments of leases within 30 days. Maintain electronic folder for accommodation issues.

ENQUIRIES: Ms KJ Ntshingane Tel No: (011) 853 0300

APPLICATIONS: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: PO Box 4560, Johannesburg, 2001 or hand deliver at 47 Empire Road, Parktown. For online applications email: JobsGP7@labour.gov.za

FOR ATTENTION: Sub-directorate: Human Resource Management, Provincial Office: Gauteng

 

BCEA INSPECTOR REF NO: HR4/4/01/05 (X2 POSTS)

SALARY: R397 116 per annum

CENTRE: Rustenburg Labour Centre

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.

ENQUIRIES: Ms W Maphakela Tel No: (018) 387 9195

APPLICATIONS: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X2040, Mmabatho, 2735 or hand deliver at: Provident House, University Drive, Mmabatho. or Email: JobsNW09@labour.gov.za

 

SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: FRAUD INVESTIGATION REF NO: HR4/4/01/04

SALARY: R397 116 per annum

CENTRE: Provincial Office: Mmabatho

REQUIREMENTS: Three years’ qualification in Risk Management/ Internal Audit/ Risk and Security Management/ Accounting/ Law/ Policing/ Forensic Investigation/ CFE qualification Two (2) years functional experience in an anti-fraud and corruption environment. Knowledge: Investigative Principles and Practices. Departmental and the Fund`s Policies and Procedures. Public Financial Management Act (PFMA). Unemployment Insurance and Insurance Contribution Act. Basic Knowledge of all Labour legislations. Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policies. Legal environment: Court and Criminal procedures. Fraud related administration and operations. Batho Pele Principles. Skills: Planning and Organizing skills, Time Management, Conflict Management, Analytical skills, Computer Literacy, Presentation skills, Communication skills, and Report writing skills.

DUTIES: Implement Fraud and Corruption Prevention Strategies. Conduct Investigations on reported fraud and Corruption. Analyse system capabilities to anti-fraud management programmes. Liaise with appropriate sections within the Department of Labour and external stakeholders on fraud Prevention measures. Supervise resources in the section.

ENQUIRIES: Ms W Maphakela Tel No: (018) 387 8195

APPLICATIONS: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X2040, Mmabatho, 2735 or hand deliver at: Provident House, University Drive, Mmabatho. or Email: JobsNW08@labour.gov.za

 

SENIOR PRACTITIONER: LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION SYSTEM REF NO HR4/4/01/02

SALARY: R397 116 per annum

CENTRE: Provincial Office: Mmabatho

REQUIREMENTS: Three (3) year tertiary qualification in Economics/ Statistics/ Sociology/ Psychology/ Demography/ Development Studies. One (1) year of functional experience in the 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 at evaluating the impact of labour legislation on different stakeholders. Provide administrative support to the sub-unit.

ENQUIRIES: Ms W Maphakela Tel No: (018) 387 8195

APPLICATIONS: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X2040, Mmabatho, 2735 or hand deliver at: Provident House, University Drive, Mmabatho. E-mail: JobsNW03@labour.gov.za

 

 

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

NOTE: All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only combined, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. 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. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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 expected to sign 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)

ERRATUM: Kindly take note that the post of Commissioner: Compensation Fund (Deputy Director-General) with a Ref No: HR4/25/03/31HO, as published in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 11 dated 28 March 2025 with a closing date of 16 April 2025 is withdrawn. Sorry for inconveniences caused.

 

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