Apply for Trainee Employment Counsellors (130 Posts) – Department of Employment and Labour – Apply Now

Enquiries

Gauteng: Mr V Mazibuko – 011 8530 453
KwaZulu-Natal: Mr S Cele – 031 3662 162
Eastern Cape: Ms A Mapaha – 043 7013 093
Western Cape: Ms M Williams – 021 441 8006
Mpumalanga: Ms M Peerbhai – 013 655 8865
North West: Mr S Motlhake – 018 3873 232
Northern Cape: Ms H van Deventer – 053 8381 546
Limpopo: Ms V Marole – 015 2901 655
Free State: Ms R Moses – 051 5056 249
ESSA System Enquiries: Email Pes@labour.gov.za or call the Alteram Call Centre on 086 010 1018

Closing Date: 12 September 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 (online).
Applications must include:
- Completed Z83 application form (download from www.gov.za/documents).
- Updated, detailed CV.
- Reference Number for the province applied for.
Submit in PDF format only (no JPEGs/screenshots).
Use the correct application email address per province as per the circular.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Non-RSA citizens and Permanent Residents must provide SAQA evaluation for foreign qualifications (only if shortlisted).
Incomplete or incorrectly submitted applications will not be considered.
Shortlisted candidates will undergo:
- Suitability checks (criminal record, credit record, qualification & employment verification).
- Pre-entry assessment exercises to test suitability.
The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Employment Equity (EE) will guide selection to promote representation of race, gender, and disability.