Location: South Africa | Closing Date: 28 September 2026 | Category: Grade 12 Jobs, Entry-Level Jobs
The Department of Employment and Labour is inviting unemployed South African youth to apply for a range of entry-level government positions across Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and the Free State. These opportunities are ideal for candidates with a Grade 12 certificate or relevant tertiary qualifications who are looking to start a career in the public service.
Available Positions
Human Resource Clerk (Ref: HR/4/4/4/09/05) — Parktown, Gauteng. Salary: R237 453 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits. Requires a Grade 12 certificate; no experience necessary.
Administrative Officer: Performance Information Management (Ref: HR 4/4/7/91) — Mpumalanga. Salary: R338 106 per annum. Requires a 3-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6/7) in Statistics, Economics, Public Administration, or Monitoring and Evaluation, plus one year of relevant experience.
Records Administrator (Ref: HR 4/4/6/43) — Limpopo. Salary: R280 278 per annum. Requires a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
Claims Credit Officer (Ref: HR 4/4/6/44) — Limpopo. Salary: R280 278 per annum. Requires Grade 12 with Accounting or Mathematics, and 0–6 months of experience.
Client Service Officer: Public Employment Service (Ref: HR 4/4/6/45) — Makhado Labour Centre. Salary: R280 278 per annum. Requires a Grade 12/National Senior Certificate.
Inspector (Ref: HR4/4/8/1016–1019) — Bloemfontein, Bethlehem, Ficksburg, and Sasolburg. Salary: R280 278 per annum. Requires a 3-year qualification in Labour Relations, BCom Law, or LLB, and a valid driver’s licence. No experience required.
Administrative Clerk: Management Support Services (Ref: HR 4/4/8/1015) — Welkom, Free State. Salary: R237 453 per annum. Requires a Grade 12/Senior Certificate.
Senior Administration Clerk: Management Support Services (Ref: HR4/4/7/80) — Mbombela Labour Centre. Salary: R237 453 per annum. Requires a Grade 12 certificate; no experience necessary.
Key Skills Employers Are Looking For
Across these roles, candidates should demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, problem-solving ability, and an understanding of relevant labour legislation such as the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, and Batho Pele Principles. Analytical thinking, time management, and the ability to work within departmental policies and procedures will also count in a candidate’s favour.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted with a Z83 form and accompanied by a recently updated CV. Indicate the reference number, position, and area/centre on your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of ID documents, qualifications, and recent academic transcripts.
Human Resource Clerk (HR/4/4/4/09/05) — Send to: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, PO Box 4560, Johannesburg, 2001, or hand deliver at 47 Empire Road, Parktown.
Administrative Officer: Performance Information Management (HR 4/4/7/91) — Send to: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X7263, Emalahleni, 1035, or hand deliver at Corner of Hofmeyer and Beatty Avenue, Emalahleni. Email: JOBS-MPU-LMIS@labour.gov.za
Records Administrator (HR 4/4/6/43) — Send to: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700, or hand deliver at 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane. Email: UIFJobsLP@labour.gov.za
Claims Credit Officer (HR 4/4/6/44) — Send to: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700, or hand deliver at 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane. Email: UIFJobsLP@labour.gov.za
Client Service Officer: Public Employment Service (HR 4/4/6/45) — Send to: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700, or hand deliver at 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane. Email: JobMAKH@labour.gov.za
Inspector (HR4/4/8/1016–1019) — Send to: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X522, Bloemfontein, 9300, or hand deliver at Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein. Email: jobs-fs6@labour.gov.za
Administrative Clerk: Management Support Services (HR 4/4/8/1015) — Send to: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X522, Bloemfontein, 9300, or hand deliver at Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein. Email: jobs-fs4@labour.gov.za
Senior Administration Clerk: Management Support Services (HR4/4/7/80) — Send to: Acting Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations, Private Bag X11298, Mbombela, 1200, or hand deliver at Employment and Labour Building, 3 Ferrera Street, Nelspruit. Email: Jobs-MSS-MBO@LABOUR.gov.za