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Department of Employment and Labour: Entry level Jobs 2025 | 2026
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The Department of Employment and Labour is calling on unemployed youth to apply for various entry-level government positions.

Job Level: Grade 12 / Junior / Entry-Level SA Government Jobs

We are currently accepting applications for the following entry-level opportunities:

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Personnel Officer

Position: Personnel Officer
Location: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Reference No: HR 5/1/2/3/78
Salary: R216,417 per annum

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 / Matric certificate

Advantageous:

  • A three-year qualification in Human Resource Management (NQF Level 6)
  • Certificate in Introduction to PERSAL System

Knowledge:

  • Objectives and business functions of the Compensation Fund
  • Compensation Fund Value Chain and business processes
  • Relevant Fund policies, procedures, and processes
  • Stakeholders and customers
  • Customer Service principles (Batho Pele Principles)
  • Fund Values
  • Required IT Knowledge
  • Legislative Requirements: COIDA Act, Regulations and Policies; Public Service Act; Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS); PFMA and National Treasury Regulations
  • General knowledge of Public Service Regulations
  • General knowledge of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act

Duties:

  • Administer leave of absence
  • Implement conditions of service and employee benefits
  • Manage termination of service
  • Safeguard HR records
  • Conduct physical verification of employees
Records Administrator – Paymaster Section

Position: Records Administrator – Paymaster Section
Location: Pietermaritzburg Labour Centre
Reference Number: HR4/4/5/19
Salary: R255,450 per annum

Requirements:

  • Grade 12/Senior Certificate or equivalent
  • No prior experience necessary

Knowledge Required:

  • National Archives Act
  • Batho Pele Principles
  • Records Management
  • Departmental Policies and Procedures

Duties:

  • Maintain the filing system according to archival and records management directives
  • Sort and prepare documents for disposal in compliance with relevant regulations
  • Perform administrative tasks within the section as needed
Senior Admin Clerk

Position: Senior Admin Clerk

Location: Randburg Labour Centre, Delta Building, Pretoria
Reference No: HR 4/4/4/01/05
Salary: R255,450 per annum

Requirements:

  • Tertiary qualification (Degree/Diploma) in Public Management, Administration, Social Science, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Finance, or Human Resource Management (HRM).

Experience:

  • 0 to 6 months of relevant experience.

Knowledge:

  • Compensation Fund policies, procedures, and processes
  • Relevant stakeholders
  • Human anatomy, biology, and medical terminology
  • Customer service principles (Batho Pele Principles)
  • COID Tariffs
  • Public Service Charter
  • Approved COID Delegations
  • Promotion of Access to Information Act
  • Road Accident Fund (RAF) Act
  • Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations

Duties:

  • Manage claim registration documentation
  • Prepare cases for adjudication
  • Process medical claims
  • Perform general administrative duties

Skills and Competencies:

  • Effective communication
  • Computer literacy
  • Active listening
  • Planning and organizing
  • Team collaboration
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Innovative mindset
  • Supportive and assertive demeanor
Personnel Officer: HR Operations

Job Title: Personnel Officer: HR Operations
Location: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Reference No: HR 5/1/2/3/88
Salary: R216,417 per annum

Requirements:

  • Matric/Grade 12 certificate
  • No prior experience required

Knowledge Required:

  • Objectives and business functions of the Compensation Fund
  • Goals and performance requirements of the Directorate or Sub-directorate
  • Compensation Fund Services and value chain
  • Business processes of the Compensation Fund
  • Stakeholders, customers, and customer service principles (Batho Pele)
  • Risk awareness
  • COIDA Act, related regulations, and policies
  • Human Resource planning procedures
  • Public Service Act
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS)
  • PFMA and National Treasury Regulations
  • General knowledge of public service regulations

Duties:

  • Manage the recruitment process and fill vacancies for the Fund
  • Oversee the HR information system
  • Administer recruitment and selection activities
  • Maintain and secure HR records
Registry Clerk: Beneficiary Services

Job Title: Registry Clerk: Beneficiary Services
Location: Vryburg Labour Centre
Reference No: HR 4/4/06/05
Salary: R216,417 per annum

Requirements:

  • Matric/Grade 12 certificate
  • No prior experience required

Knowledge Required:

  • National Archives Act
  • Public Service Regulations
  • Public Service Act
  • Public Finance Management Act
  • Batho Pele Principles
  • Record Management Act

Duties:

  • Provide counter services for registry
  • Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence
  • Deliver effective filing and record management services
  • Process documents for archiving or disposal
Senior Administration Clerk - Asset and Fleet Management

Position: Senior Administration Clerk - Asset and Fleet Management
Location: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
Reference Number: HR4/4/3/1/SACAFM/UIF
Salary: R216,417 per annum

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 Certificate
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • No prior experience necessary

Knowledge Required:

  • Public Service Regulation (PSR)
  • Public Service Act (PSA)
  • Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
  • National Travel Management Framework
  • Asset Management Framework
  • Fleet Management
  • Traffic Regulations
  • National Treasury Regulations
  • Labour Relations Act (LRA)
  • Employment Equity Act (EEA)
  • Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)

Duties:

  • Provide administrative support for fleet management
  • Perform clerical services related to asset management
  • Offer travel and accommodation administration support
  • Deliver general clerical support within the section
  • Assist with financial administration tasks in the section
Administrative Clerk – Employer Audit

Position: Administrative Clerk – Employer Audit
Location: Provincial Office, Northern Cape
Reference No: HR4/4/8/89
Salary: R216,417 per annum

Requirements:

  • Matriculation/Grade 12/Senior Certificate

Knowledge:

  • Administrative procedures in an office setting
  • Filing and retrieving documents
  • Operation of fax machines and photocopiers
  • Data entry and management

Duties:

  • Provide administrative support services for the sub-directorate
  • Manage the movement of documents and files within the sub-directorate
  • Offer Supply Chain Management support for the sub-directorate
  • Deliver Human Resources support services to the sub-directorate
Principal Machine Operator – Maintenance Management

Position: Principal Machine Operator – Maintenance Management
Location: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
Reference Number: HR4/4/3/1/PMO/UIF
Salary: R183,279 per annum

Requirements:

  • Matriculation/Grade 12/Senior Certificate
  • No prior experience required

Knowledge Required:

  • Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
  • Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA)
  • Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA)
  • Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)
  • Public Service Regulations (PSR)
  • Public Service Act (PSA)

Duties:

  • Reproduce official documents according to customer specifications
  • Ensure all photocopying, binding machines, and other equipment are well-maintained
  • Perform administrative tasks as needed
UI Claims Officer

Position: UI Claims Officer

Reference Numbers:

  • Labour Centre: Thohoyandou - HR 4/4/6/188
  • Labour Centre: Gqeberha - HR 4/4/24/01
  • Provincial Office: Cape Town (Western Cape) - HR4/4/10/615
  • Provincial Office: Bloemfontein (Free State) - HR 4/4/8/894
  • Provincial Office: Kimberley - HR4/4/8/56
  • Provincial Office: KwaZulu-Natal - HR4/4/5/20

Salary: R255,450 per annum

Requirements:

  • Senior Certificate with Accounting or Mathematics as major subjects, or equivalent qualification.

Experience:

  • 0 to 6 months of relevant experience required.

Knowledge:

  • Unemployment Insurance Act
  • Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act
  • Public Service Regulation
  • Public Service Act
  • Batho Pele principles
  • Departmental policies and procedures
  • Customer care

Duties:

  • Receive and assess all UI claims using the relevant system according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
  • Register all employers and verify employee declarations in compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Process payments for approved claims within the set timeframes.
  • Address inquiries related to processed claims and other matters concerning claim processing.
  • Perform administrative tasks within the section.
Records Administrator

Position: Records Administrator
Location: Gqeberha Labour Centre
Reference No: HR4/4/24/01
Salary: R255,450 per annum

Requirements:

  • Grade 12/Matric with Accounting or Mathematics as a major subject

Experience:

  • 0 to 6 months of experience required

Knowledge:

  • Unemployment Insurance Act
  • Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act
  • Public Service Regulation
  • Public Service Act
  • Batho Pele Principles
  • Departmental policies and procedures
  • Customer care

Duties:

  • Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Register all employers and verify employee declarations according to relevant regulations
  • Process and execute payments for approved claims within designated timeframes
  • Address inquiries related to processed claims or other claim-related matters
  • Perform administrative duties within the section
Employment Type
Intern
Duration of employment
3 Months
Industry
Government
Job Location
Working Hours
09
Date posted
June 2, 2025
Valid through
July 19, 2028
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