HR Clerk Jobs 2026 at Department of Employment and Labour

The HR Clerk Jobs are now open for candidates looking to start a career in government human resources and administration. The Department of Employment and Labour is recruiting HR Clerk Jobs for its Provincial Office in Mpumalanga on a three-year contract. The HR Clerk Jobs focus on recruitment administration, employee conditions of service, performance management support, and general human resource administration within the Department of Employment and Labour. Download Z83 Form Here / Editable Z83 Form

Position Details

  • Position: Human Resource Clerk: Human Resource Management
  • Reference Number: HR4/4/7/72
  • Number of Posts: 3
  • Department: Department of Employment and Labour
  • Job Type: Three-Year Contract
  • Location: Provincial Office, Mpumalanga
  • Salary: R237 453 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits
  • Closing Date: 10 July 2026
  • Closing Time: 16:00 (Walk-in Applications) | 23:59 (Online Applications)

Requirements

To qualify for the HR Clerk Jobs, applicants should have:

  • Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification
  • No previous work experience required
  • Knowledge of PERSAL
  • Knowledge of HR information management systems
  • Understanding of registry duties and data capturing
  • Knowledge of Public Service legislation
  • Basic computer literacy

Skills Required

To qualify for the HR Clerk Jobs, applicants should demonstrate:

  • Communication skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Time management
  • Planning and organising skills
  • Report writing
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Innovative and creative thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Administrative skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement recruitment and selection administration
  • Administer employee conditions of service
  • Process leave, housing, medical aid, overtime, pension, allowances, PILIR and related HR functions
  • Facilitate performance management administration
  • Respond to HR administration enquiries
  • Maintain employee records and HR documentation
  • Support human resource management processes
  • Ensure compliance with Public Service policies and procedures

Why Apply

  • No work experience required
  • Excellent entry-level government opportunity
  • Three-year contract with competitive remuneration
  • Salary of R237 453 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits
  • Gain practical experience in human resource administration
  • Career development within the South African Public Service

Important Notes

  • Applications must be submitted using the new Z83 form.Download Z83 Form Here / Editable Z83 Form
  • Applications close on 10 July 2026
  • Walk-in applications close at 16:00
  • Online applications close at 23:59
  • Submit only the new Z83 Application Form together with a comprehensive CV as one combined PDF
  • Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be considered
  • Certified supporting documents will only be required from shortlisted candidates
  • Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified
  • The Department promotes Employment Equity and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and designated groups

How To Apply

Applicants may submit their applications through one of the following methods:

Postal or Hand Delivery

Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X7263
Emalahleni, 1035

Or hand deliver to:

Labour Building
Corner Hofmeyer Avenue and Beatty Street
Emalahleni, 1035

Email Applications

Email your combined Z83 Application Form and CV (one PDF attachment) to:

Jobs-HRCLERKUI@labour.gov.za

Ensure that the email subject line contains the correct job title and reference number (HR4/4/7/72). Failure to follow the application instructions may result in disqualification.

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