The Department of Employment and Labour: Various Clerk Positions – 22 Posts Available
Job Title: Various Clerk Positions – 22 Posts Available
Department: Department of Employment and Labour
Closing Date: 30 May 2025
Salary: R228,321 per annum (Some positions offer an additional 37% in lieu of benefits for contract roles)
Overview:
The Department of Employment and Labour invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for a variety of administrative and accounting clerk positions across several locations. These posts are available in both permanent and contract capacities and are ideal for applicants looking to build a public sector career in administration, finance, HR, and operations support.
Available Posts (22 in Total):
- Senior Administration Clerk: Human Resource Practices – 6 Posts
- Location: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
- Ref: HR4/4/3/ISACHRP/UIF
- Contract (1 year)
- Email: Jobs-UIF2@labour.gov.za
- Senior Administration Clerk: Management Support Services – 1 Post
- Location: Emalahleni Labour Centre
- Ref: HR4/4/7/35
- Email: Jobs-EML@labour.gov.za
- Accounting Clerk: Finance – 1 Post
- Location: Provincial Office, Eastern Cape
- Ref: HR4/4/1/14/01
- Email: Jobs-EC2@labour.gov.za
- Accounting Clerk: Internal Control and Financial Reporting – 1 Post
- Location: SEE, Silverton, Pretoria
- Ref: HR 4/25/04/16
- Email: Jobs-SEE16@labour.gov.za
- Debtors Clerks – 2 Posts
- Location: SEE, Silverton, Pretoria
- Ref: HR 4/25/04/17
- Email: Jobs-SEE17@labour.gov.za
- Administration Clerk (Wage Clerks) – 2 Posts
- Location: SEE Port Elizabeth & SEE Johannesburg
- Ref: HR4/25/04/19 (1 Post) & HR4/25/04/20 (1 Post)
- Email: Jobs-SEE19@labour.gov.za
- Senior Admin Clerk: Stores – 3 Posts
- Locations: SEE Port Elizabeth, Potchefstroom, East London
- Ref: HR4/25/04/24, HR4/25/04/25, HR4/25/04/26
- Email: Jobs-SEE24@labour.gov.za | Jobs-SEE25@labour.gov.za | Jobs-SEE26@labour.gov.za
- Registry Clerk – 1 Post
- Location: Head Office, Pretoria
- Ref: GAP-PRET-23521830-20520424-1
- Contract (1-year renewable)
- Email: Jobs-SEE22@labour.gov.za
Minimum Requirements (General across all posts):
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12
- Relevant experience (0–6 months) depending on role
- Knowledge of:
- HR systems (PERSAL, PSA, BCEA, PFMA)
- UIF/COIDA legislation
- Treasury and Public Service Regulations
- Records management and office procedures
- Finance/accounting systems (for finance-related roles)
Key Skills and Competencies Required:
- Communication (written and verbal)
- Computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, Word, etc.)
- Planning, organizing, and time management
- Interpersonal and analytical skills
- Problem-solving
- Ability to handle confidential information
Key Responsibilities (Depending on Role):
- Render general administrative, registry, finance, or HR support
- Assist with recruitment and selection or payroll processes
- Process accounting transactions, manage petty cash, maintain records
- Provide customer service or internal communication
- Maintain stores and assist with logistics or stock control
Application Guidelines:
- Clearly quote the reference number and position title when applying
- Include a CV, certified qualifications, and where applicable, supporting documents
- Submit to the correct email address listed for each post or hand-deliver to the address provided in the job advert
Contact for Enquiries:
Contact details for each post vary. For example:
- Mr SS Phehela – (012) 337 1847/1972 (HR Practices)
- Mr M Masemola – (013) 653 3800/3801/3825 (Emalahleni Labour Centre)
- Mr MM Noshe – (043) 701 3029 (Finance EC)
- Ms A Pretorius / Ms BP Thwala – (012) 843 7300 (SEE Pretoria posts)