Closing Date: 22 May 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)
Salary: R280 278 per annum
Location: Provincial Office, Eastern Cape
Job Overview: Department of Employment And Labour is Hiring Seven(7) Client Services Officers
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12/Senior Certificate or equivalent. Knowledge: National Archives Act, Batho Pele Principles, Records Management, Departmental Policies and Procedures. Skills: Communication, Listening, Computer Literacy, Planning and Organizing.
DUTIES: Maintain the filling system as per the directives of the archives and records management prescripts. Sort and prepare documents for disposal process as in line with the relevant prescripts. Perform administrative duties within the Section as and when the need arises.
Below are the available client services officers positions and where they will be based.
- Labour Centre: Kariega but stationed at Joubertina Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/17 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Kariega but stationed at Louterwater Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/18 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Kariega but stationed at Misgund Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/19 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Kariega but stationed at Hankey Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/20 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Kariega but stationed at Patensie Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/21 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Kariega but stationed at Jeffreysbay Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/22 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Kariega but stationed at Humansdop Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/23 (X1 Post)
ALSO CHECK: The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Has Released New Jobs List – Circular 15 of 2026
Application
All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only combined, in PDF and as one attachment. Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted. indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service
Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered.
Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and
sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached.
However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to
submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted).
The Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in
accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act(POPIA) Your information will be used only for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law.
The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform
the employment decision. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)
HOW TO APPLY
ENQUIRIES : Mr C Mafu Tel No: (043) 701 3039
APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X9005, East London, 5201 or hand deliver No.3 Hill Street, East London or email: JobsEC9@labour.gov.za NOTE : Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males, Indian Females, White Males, White Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
For more information click this DPSA Circular 15 of 2026 and go to page 12 in order to see these client services jobs.
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