Client Service Officer Jobs 2026 at Department of Labour
The Department of Employment and Labour is hiring for Client Service Officer Jobs 2026 across multiple labour centres in South Africa. These vacancies form part of public service recruitment aimed at improving service delivery in labour-related operations.These roles involve assisting clients at labour centres, registering work-seekers, processing UIF-related services, handling claims, and providing general administrative support.Download Z83 Form Here / Editable Z83 Form
Position Details
- Reference Number: DLSD/19/20/26/01
- Circular : DPSA Circular 20 of 2026
- Department: Department of Employment and Labour
- Salary: R280 278 per annum
- Location : Eastern Cape province
- Closing Date: 29 June 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)
jobs available:
- 1.client service officer IES(x1 post)
- 2.client service officer: public employment services (x2 posts)
- 3.client service officer: compensation fund (x2 posts)
- 4.client service officer: unemployment insurance fund (x1 post)
1.CLIENT SERVICE OFFICER (IES)
- Job Title: Client Service Officer (IES)
- Reference Number: HR4/4/1/120
- Centre: Labour Centre: Lusikisiki
Requirements
- Grade 12
- No experience required
- Knowledge of labour legislation and regulations
- Computer literacy and communication skills
Duties
- Helpdesk services
- Resolve client complaints
- Administrative support
- Advocacy participation
How to Apply
applications must be submitted using email or hand delivery to:
- Email: JobsECLSS@labour.gov.za
- Hand deliver to : Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations, Private Bag X1002, Lusikisiki, 4820 or hand deliver at Stanford and Jacaranda Street, Lusikisiki
2.CLIENT SERVICE OFFICER (PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES)
- Job Title: Client Service Officer (Public Employment Services)
- Reference Numbers: HR/4/4/1/71 (Makhanda) / HR/4/4/1/72 (Nqanqarhu)
- Centres: Makhanda Labour Centre / Nqanqarhu Labour Centre
Requirements
- Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
- No experience required
- Knowledge of ESSA, labour legislation, Public Service Act
- Computer literacy and communication skills
Duties
- Register work-seekers on ESSA
- Register work and learning opportunities
- Refer clients for counselling
- Support placement services
- Administrative duties
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted using email or hand delivery to:
Makhanda Centre
- Email: JobsECGTN@labour.gov.za
- Hand Deliver to : PO Box X342, Makhanda, 6140 or 20 High Street,
Nqanqarhu Centre
Email: JobsECMCR@labour.gov.za
Hand deliver : PO Box 397, Nqanqarhu, 5780 or 1 Royal Road, Nqanqarhu
3.CLIENT SERVICE OFFICER (COMPENSATION FUND)
- Job Title: Client Service Officer (Compensation Fund)
- Reference Numbers: HR4/4/1/73 (Mthatha) / HR4/4/1/74 (Gqeberha)
- Centres: Mthatha Labour Centre / Gqeberha Labour Centre
- Closing Date: 29 June 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
- Knowledge of PFMA, Compensation Fund systems, Batho Pele Principles
- Computer literacy and communication skills
Duties
- Receive and verify documents
- Register claims
- Assist employer services
- Handle service queries
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted using email or hand delivery to:
Mthatha Centre
- Email: Jobs-ECUTT@labour.gov.za
- Hand Deliver: Manpower Building, Cnr Elliot & Madeira Streets, Mthatha
Gqeberha Centre
Email : Jobs-ECPLZ@labour.gov.za
Hand Deliver To : VSN Centre, 116–134 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Gqeberha
4.CLIENT SERVICE OFFICER (UIF)
- Job Title: Client Service Officer (UIF)
- Reference Number: HR/4/4/1/75
- Centre: Labour Centre Makhanda
- Closing Date: 29 June 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
- No experience required
- Knowledge of UIF Act, Contributions Act, PFMA, POPIA
- Computer literacy and communication skills
Duties
- Screen UIF applications
- Process UIF benefits
- Register continuation forms
- Administrative support
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted using email or hand delivery to:
Email : JobsECGTN@labour.gov.za
Hand Deliver : PO Box X342, Makhanda, 6140 or 20 High Street, Makhanda
Important Notes
- Applications must use the new Z83 form only.Download Z83 Form Here / Editable Z83 Form
- Z83 must be fully completed, signed, and dated
- CV must be attached
- Online applications must be ONE PDF (Z83 + CV only)
- No ZIP, JPG, or multiple files allowed
- Separate applications for each post
- Late applications will not be accepted
- Employment Equity targets apply