JOBS AT DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR

Massive Government Hiring Alert: Department of Employment and Labour Opens New Vacancies for 2026

South Africans searching for stable employment now have a major opportunity as the Department of Employment and Labour officially opens its latest round of government vacancies for June 2026.

From high-paying management posts to entry-level jobs for matriculants, the department is recruiting across several provinces including Gauteng, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, and Pretoria.

Whether you are an experienced professional, recent graduate, or unemployed youth looking for your first job, there are opportunities available across multiple departments and labour centres.

Top Government Jobs Now Open

One of the standout vacancies is the prestigious Director: Beneficiary Services role in the Free State Provincial Office, offering a salary package of more than R1.2 million per year.

Additional senior vacancies include several Deputy Director positions focusing on labour operations, stakeholder engagement, employment equity, and policy implementation.

Other positions currently open include:

• Assistant Director: Stakeholder Relations
• Senior Practitioner: Monitoring and Evaluation
• Employment Service Practitioner
• Senior Compliance Officer
• Legal Administrative Officer
• Inspector: IES
• Client Service Officer
• Registry Clerk
• Administration Clerk
• Factory Instructor Textile

Salaries That Make These Vacancies Highly Attractive

The Department of Employment and Labour is offering competitive government salary packages, including:

These positions provide excellent long-term career growth, government benefits, and job stability.

No Experience? Entry-Level Jobs Are Available

The department has also opened several vacancies requiring only a Grade 12 certificate, making this recruitment drive ideal for young South Africans and first-time job seekers.

Entry-Level Posts Include:

Client Service Officer: IES

Based at the Mdantsane Labour Centre, this role requires only matric and no previous experience.

Registry Clerk

The East London Provincial Office is hiring Registry Clerks with Grade 12 qualifications.

Administration Clerk: IES Support Services

Successful candidates will assist with administration, filing, records management, and office support duties.

Provisioning Administrative Clerk

Applicants with commercial school subjects such as Accounting or Business Management are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications Needed

The department is looking for candidates with qualifications in fields such as:

• Human Resource Management
• Public Administration
• Labour Relations
• Law
• Marketing
• Psychology
• Financial Management
• Economics
• Communication Science
• Office Management
• Textile and Clothing Production

Experienced professionals are encouraged to apply for management and supervisory roles.

Important: Follow the Application Rules Carefully

Applicants must ensure that they submit:

• The new Z83 application form
• A detailed updated CV
• One combined PDF file for online submissions

The department has warned that applications using outdated forms or incorrect subject lines may be automatically disqualified.

Only shortlisted applicants will be asked for certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents.

Employment Equity and Inclusive Hiring

The Department of Employment and Labour confirmed that appointments will support Employment Equity goals and encourage applications from:

• African males and females
• Coloured candidates
• Indian candidates
• White applicants in underrepresented categories
• Persons living with disabilities

Apply Before the Deadline

Applications can be submitted online or delivered to the relevant provincial labour offices and department head offices.

Before applying, double-check:

• The reference number
• The correct application email
• The submission format
• The deadline

Closing Date: 05 June 2026

• Walk-in applications close at 16:00
• Online applications close at 23:59

Thousands of South Africans are expected to apply for these opportunities, so early submission is strongly recommended.