Department of Employment & Labour is Looking for Two(2) Client Services Officers: Public Employment Services

Location: Richards Bay

Closing Date: 22 June 2026

SALARY : R280 278 per annum

Department of Employment & Labour is Looking for Two(2) Client Service Officers

CENTRE: Labour Centre: Richards Bay- Ref No: HR4/4/5/8 (X1 Post)

Labour Centre: Verulam-Ref No: HR4/4/5/9 (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12; no experience required. Knowledge: Departmental Policies,

Procedures and guidelines, Labour Legislation and Regulations, Employment Services Act, Public Service Act and Regulations, Batho Pele Principles. Skills: Computer literacy, Communication, Interpersonal, Problem solving, Listening, Telephone etiquette, Interviewing, Ability to interpret legislation.

DUTIES: Render registration services of work-seekers on ESSA. Render registration services of work and learning opportunities on ESSA. Refer work seekers for Employment Counselling services, Provide administrative support with the placement of work seekers in work and learning opportunities. Render general administrative duties and participate in advocacy sessions as and when required.

ENQUIRIES: Mr I Ximba Tel No: (035) 780 8708 (Richards Bay). Mr MC Zondi Tel No: (032) 541 5603 (Verulam)

APPLICATIONS : Deputy Director: Richards Bay Labour Centre/Private Bag X20033,

Empangeni 3880 Or hand deliver at 11 Lira Rink Road, Richards Bay. For Online Applications: Jobs-KZN28@labour.gov.za

Deputy Director: Verulam Labour Centre, PO Box 1144, Verulam 4340 Or hand deliver at Wick Street, Verulam. For Online Applications: Jobs-KZN30@labour.gov.za

NOTE : EE targets-Indians, Whites and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

About The Department of Employment & Labour

The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) is the national government body in South Africa responsible for regulating the labor market, enforcing labor laws, and protecting worker rights. Its core mission is to promote fair labor practices, improve working conditions, and manage social protection funds across the country.

Key Responsibilities & Mandates

• Labour Law Enforcement: Ensures compliance with fundamental legislation including the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, the Labour Relations Act, and the Employment Equity Act to promote workplace equality and prevent unfair discrimination.
• Social Protection: Administers critical income protection mechanisms such as the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and the Compensation Fund (for workplace injuries and diseases).
• Public Employment Services: Assists job seekers through the Employment Services of South Africa (ESSA) portal, matching unemployed individuals with available opportunities.
• Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES): Conducts routine and hazard-specific inspections to ensure employers adhere to minimum wage requirements and occupational health and safety standards.

HOW TO APPLY

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