The Department of Employment and Labour invites South African job seekers to apply for 15 Client Service Officer vacancies across UIF, Employer Services, and Public Employment Services. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with Grade 12 and no experience to enter the public service.
Application Closing Date: 14 April 2026
- 16:00 for walk-in applications
- 23:59 for online/email applications
Available Positions
Client Service Officer: UIF (X6 Posts)
Salary: R269 499 per annum
Centres:
- Komani Labour Centre (Ref No: HR4/4/1/05) – 4 posts
- Richards Bay Labour Centre (Ref No: HR4/4/3/44) – 2 posts
Client Service Officer: Employer Services (X7 Posts)
Salary: R269 499 per annum
Centres (Kariega and Satellite Offices):
- Joubertina (Ref: HR/4/4/9/16)
- Louterwater (Ref: HR/4/4/9/17)
- Misgund (Ref: HR/4/4/9/18)
- Hankey (Ref: HR/4/4/9/19)
- Patensie (Ref: HR/4/4/9/20)
- Jeffreys Bay (Ref: HR/4/4/9/21)
- Humansdorp (Ref: HR/4/4/9/22)
Client Service Officer: Public Employment Services (X2 Posts)
Salary: R269 499 per annum
Centres:
- East London (Ref: HR 4/4/10/01)
- Kariega (Ref: HR 4/4/10/02)
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
- No experience required
Knowledge Requirements
Applicants should have basic knowledge of:
- Unemployment Insurance Act and Regulations
- Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act
- Public Financial Management Act (PFMA)
- Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
- UIF policies and procedures
- Batho Pele Principles
- Government policies and guidelines
Required Skills
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Computer literacy
- Interpersonal and customer service skills
- Time management and ability to work under pressure
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Attention to detail
Key Duties
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Providing screening services
- Processing UIF benefit applications
- Registering payment continuation forms
- Performing administrative duties
- Assisting work seekers with employment services (PES posts)
- Supporting client services at labour centres
Important Application Instructions
Applicants must:
- Submit only a Z83 application form and CV
- Combine documents into one PDF file
- Clearly indicate the job title and reference number in the subject line
Zipped files and image formats will not be accepted.
How to Apply
Email Applications
- Komani (UIF): Jobs-ECQTN@labour.gov.za
- Richards Bay (UIF): Jobs-KZN28@labour.gov.za
- Kariega (Employer Services): Jobs-ECUHG@labour.gov.za
- East London (PES): Jobs-ECELN@labour.gov.za
- Kariega (PES): Jobs-ECUHT@labour.gov.za
Physical Applications
- Komani Labour Centre: No 10 Robison Road, Queenstown
- Richards Bay Labour Centre: 11 Lira Rink Road
- Kariega Labour Centre: 15A Chase Street
- East London Labour Centre: IG Building, Ensuco House, Hill and Church Streets
Enquiries
- Komani: 045 807 5400
- Richards Bay: 035 780 8708
- Kariega / PES: 041 995 7047
- East London: 043 702 7500
Employment Equity
The Department of Employment and Labour is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from candidates whose appointment will promote representivity in terms of race, gender, and disability.