Department of Employment and Labour Vacancies

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

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!