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Department of Employment & Labour is Hiring Two(2) Office Aids Earning R170 226 per annum

May 15, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

SALARY: R170 226 per annum

CENTRE: Provincial Office: KZN Ref No: HR4/4/4/05 (X1 Post) Prospecton Labour Centre Ref No: HR4/4/4/10 (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 10. Knowledge: Office Practice, Catering, Cleaning Practices. Skills:
Interpersonal relations, verbal communications, Listening.

DUTIES

Ensure a clean office environment at all times. Provide food service’s aid.
Assist in distribution stock. Assist with messenger functions.

ENQUIRIES: Mr M Mwelase Tel No: (031) 366 2316 (KZN). Mr K Naidoo Tel No: (031) 065 1000 (Prospecton)

APPLICATIONS: Deputy Director: Provincial Operations: PO BOX 940, Durban, 4000 or hand deliver at 267 Anton Lembede Street, Durban. For online applications email to: Jobs-KZN14@Labour.gov.za

Deputy Director: Prospecton Labour Centre, PO Box 343, Umbongothwini 4120 Or hand deliver at N 3 Prospecton Place, Prospecton. For online applications email to: Jobs-KZN24@Labour.gov.za

About Department of Employment & Labour South Africa

The South African Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) regulates the labour market to promote economic growth, job creation, and decent work through appropriate legislation, inspections, and enforcement. It oversees labor laws, employment services, and social protections like the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and Compensation Fund. As of February 2026, the Minister is Nomakhosazana Meth.

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BREAKING NEWS! South Africa Unemployment Rate Surged to 32.7% – Is Your Future Safe?

May 13, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

Imagine waking up tomorrow with no job, no prospects, and a family staring at you for answers. Now multiply that nightmare by 8 million South Africans – that’s the cold, hard unemployment reality hitting our nation right now.

According to STATS SA, as of Q1 2026, unemployment has surged to 32.7%, up from 31.4% just months ago, leaving over 8 million people jobless while the expanded rate (including those who’ve stopped looking) screams at 42.1%. This isn’t a statistic; it’s a ticking time bomb exploding in townships, suburbs, and rural dorps alike. Youth like many, fresh out of matric or uni, are bearing the brunt – over 60% of under-35s can’t find work. If we don’t scream this from the rooftops, South Africa could spiral into chaos. Buckle up; this is your wake-up call.

The Shocking Numbers: A Nation on Its Knees

South Africa‘s unemployment crisis isn’t new, but it’s accelerating into catastrophe. The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS Q1 2026) shows a brutal drop of 345,000 jobs, pushing total employed down to 16.8 million. Official figures hit 7.8 million jobless, but that’s just the tip – millions more are “discouraged” work-seekers who’ve given up, inflating the real crisis to near half the workforce.

Youth are ground zero: 45%+ for ages 15-34, with black South Africans and women hit hardest. In Gauteng and KZN, factories shutter; in the Eastern Cape, farms idle. Remember post-apartheid hopes? Unemployment was 20% in the 90s – now it’s doubled, fueled by a labor force boom outpacing job creation. We’re not talking recovery; QLFS Q4 2025 hinted at “small improvements,” but Q1 2026 proves it’s a mirage. Without drastic action, experts warn of 35% by 2028.

This isn’t abstract – it’s your cousin in Soweto hawking airtime, your sister in Durban skipping meals. The social fabric is tearing. That is the reality.

Root Causes: Why Jobs Are Vanishing Faster Than Load-Shedding Promises

Blame doesn’t fix CVs, but understanding the rot does. Here’s the ugly truth:

Economic Stagnation: GDP growth crawled at 0.6% in 2023, barely ticking up since. Slow growth can’t absorb our exploding workforce – 790,000 new jobs last year, but labor force grew faster, spiking unemployment. Load-shedding, policy paralysis, and global slowdowns (think Trump’s tariffs) choke manufacturing and mining.
Skills Mismatch Mayhem: Millions of matriculants flood the market, but jobs demand tech, green energy, and digital skills. Limited education access, especially in townships, leaves youth as NEETs (Not in Employment, Education, or Training) – 35% of our young people. Apartheid’s legacy lingers: inequality locks out opportunities.
Structural Nightmares: Rigid labor laws scare SMEs from hiring; BEE red tape burdens big corps to some extend. Corruption siphons billions – state capture 2.0 via inefficient SOEs. Add a population boom (1.5% annual growth) and migration pressures, and supply swamps demand.
Youth Trap: No experience? No job. Circular hell: employers want 2 years’ experience for entry-level gigs. Result? Desperation drives crime, with Joburg CBD turning into a no-go zone.

Real talk from the ground: In 2025, I saw factories in Emalahleni close overnight due to Eskom failures, axing 500 jobs. Families shattered.

***Since you are here, you might be interested in how to overcome unemployment in South Africa, then check How do I Find and Apply for a Learnership in South Africa.

The Terrifying Future: Improvement or Total Collapse?

If this accelerates, we’re staring down the barrel. Projections to 2028 show “slow, fragile” gains only with reforms – otherwise, unemployment hits 35-40%. Economy shrinks further; tax base crumbles, ballooning debt to 80% GDP. Youth despair breeds unrest: service delivery protests could morph into nationwide riots, dwarfing 2021’s July unrest.

Crime skyrockets – already, SAPS links 40% of robberies to unemployed youth. Mental health crisis explodes: suicides up 20% in high-unemployment zones. Brain drain: skilled workers flee to Australia, leaving us hollowed out. Worst case? Hyperinflation, dollarization whispers, and IMF bailout with austerity cuts – think Greece 2010, but with shacks.

For you, the youth: A “lost generation” risks permanent scarring – lower lifetime earnings, delayed families, entrenched poverty. But flip it: This pressure could force innovation, birthing a startup boom if unlocked.

Government’s Playbook: Too Little, Too Late?

Current efforts are bandaids on a gunshot wound. Ramaphosa’s youth initiatives sound good – 1% budget “top-slicing” for jobs, YES programme scaling, TVET-private sector links. EPWP and CWP offer temporary gigs in infra and social services, while National Skills Fund pumps skills training. Presidential Youth Employment Intervention pushes learnerships and internships.

But execution flops: EPWP jobs are short-term (3-6 months), not sustainable. Tax incentives like ETI help, but uptake is low amid red tape. Defence-led Youth Service? Noble, but fragmented. DA slams it: “Millions shut out while politicians celebrate Workers’ Day.”

What Government MUST Do: A Robust Action Plan

No more speeches – radical surgery needed:

Slash Regulations: Fast-track SME hiring with 2-year youth wage subsidies (R5k/month rebate). Deregulate labor for firms under 50 staff – hire/fire flexibility.
Skills Revolution: Mandate 20% youth quotas in SETAs; fund 1 million learnerships/apprenticeships yearly in green energy, AI, agro-processing. Partner TVETs with Siemens, Google for free certs.
Infrastructure Blitz: R1 trillion spend on roads, rail, solar farms via EPWP 2.0 – create 2 million jobs in 3 years. Privatize Transnet ports for efficiency.
Youth Enterprise Fund: R50 billion zero-interest loans for 18-35 startups, mentored by black industrialists. Tax breaks for youth hires.
Fix the Basics: End load-shedding by 2027 via IPPs; anti-corruption courts with 100% asset forfeiture. BEE reform: Focus on ownership + skills, not tick-box compliance.
Demand-Side Shock: Export incentives for manufacturing; BRICS+ trade deals under Trump-era realignments.

Final Word

South Africa’s unemployment crisis is not just an economic issue—it is a national emergency. Without decisive action, the country risks sliding into a prolonged cycle of poverty, instability, and disintegration of its social fabric. The time for half-measures has passed; bold, structural reforms are the only way forward.

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Department of Agriculture is Hiring A Handyman Eaning R170 226 per annum at Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute (GADI)

May 13, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

Location: Eastern Cape: Middelburg

Closing Date: 22 May 2026

Requirements: Department of Agriculture is Hiring A Handyman

Applicants must be in possession of Grade 9 or NQF level 1 qualification. 1-2 years relevant experience in farm and or fence making work. Competency Certificate in fence making is recommended.

Job Related Knowledge: Knowledge of Public Service and Departmental prescripts/ policies. General
farm work. Using hand tools. Cleaning of buildings. Cleaning of equipment and tools. Harvesting of lucerne. Storing of feed. Erecting of fences.

Job RelatedSkills: Good communication skills. Planning. Interpersonal skills.

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Duties

Render maintenance of office buildings: Conduct regular building and equipment inspections. Report breakage. Defects, problems etc. Report and/ or attend to electrical, plumbing, carpentry, renovations, painting and replacement problems. Render maintenance of farm equipment and infrastructure: Conduct repair works to fences, water systems, furniture, equipment and tools. Inspect fencing and repair as required. Safekeeping of maintenance tools and supplies. Detect and repair leaks and broken pipes as required.

Construct and maintain farm structures as needed (e.g. hail shelter, tractor shade ports, frames to support trials, etc). Conduct routine farm work: Install irrigation pipes and pumps. Dig trenches. Combating veldt fires. Perform elementary agricultural tasks like weeding, irrigation and sowing. Maintain gardens, recreation grounds, paddocks and irrigational lands. Assist with general maintenance: Removal and dumping of refuse. Cleaning of gutters. Sweeping of roads and parking areas. Washing and cleaning of official fleet. Cleaning of buildings and cleaning of building and machines.

About Department of Agriculture, South Africa

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) in South Africa promotes sustainable agricultural development, food security, and land reform. It manages agricultural policy, natural resources, livestock production, and land administration (including deeds and surveys) to stimulate economic growth.

HOW TO APPLY

ENQUIRIES: Mr Thabo Molekwa Tel No: (049) 802 6633
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email: HMrecruit31@nda.gov.za

Note: For more information click on this DPSA vacancies list and go to page 6 to see more information for this position.

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x3 Entry Level Jobs at Rand Water: Artisan Assistant – Mechanical

May 12, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

Closing Date	2026/05/13
Reference Number	RAN250701-1
Job Title	Artisan Assistant – Mechanical (I Hay band) X3
Portfolio	Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification	Permanent
Location – Country	South Africa
Location – Province	Gauteng
Location – Town / City	Three Rivers East, Vereeniging
Location – Site	Zuikerbosch

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent • One year working experience in mechanical workshop environment • Driver’s license

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Primary Duties

Assist artisan with maintenance tasks and inspections •Loading and unloading of tools and equipment on to transport •Painting and cleaning of structures, pumps and floors • Inspect and repair all mechanical equipment on site work • To ensure all required defects and work instructions is completed and handed in after completion of tasks • To report all plant defects that relate to Health and Safety • To ensure all safety precautions are followed when working with tools and equipment • Security and control over allocated and artisan tools • To ensure access control system is adhered to

Knowledge

Basic hand tools •Ability to communicate well (both verbally and in writing)

Skills

Ability to communicate well (both verbally and in writing) • Safety conscious.• Basic hand tools

Attitude

Ability to communicate well (both verbally and in writing)
Safety conscious.

About Rand Water

Rand Water is Africa’s largest bulk water utility, established in 1903, supplying high-quality potable water to over 11 million people across Gauteng and parts of Mpumalanga, Free State, and North West. Based in Glenvista, Johannesburg, it manages a vast infrastructure network, including major purification stations at Vereeniging and Zuikerbosch, serving municipalities, mines, and industries.

HOW TO APPLY

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Department of Employment And Labour is Hiring Seven(7) Client Services Officers Earning R280 278 Per Annum

May 10, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

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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Unilever South Africa In-Service Trainee (Quality) Supply Chain Programme

April 25, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

Function: Supply Chain
Reports to: Measuring and Testing Coordinator
Scope: Local
Location: Boksburg Factory, Boksburg, South Africa
Terms & Conditions: Full-time, Onsite

JOB PURPOSE: Unilever South Africa In-Service Trainee (Quality) Supply Chain Programme

To assist with the quality assurance service to the business so that products produced by the company are fit for use by the consumers according to Company’s specifications and standards.

To drive zero defect culture within the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational

Carry out on-line trouble shooting to identify product quality issues and generating of NCA in the event that quality defects are identified.
Carry out monthly checks discarding retention samples that are older than the specified retention period plus one-month.
Maintain an environment of 5s within retention storage area.
Participate in taste panels as approved tester and make decisions on status of products in terms of acceptance or rejection. (Mandatory that person does not smoke due to the negative effect this has on sensory evaluation which is a key component of the job)
Retrieval of samples from retention location and setting-up against Customer complaint sample and preparing all the necessary forms for evaluation.
Evaluating customer complaints against standards and completing evaluation documentation.
Prepare and write reports for consumer services team regarding investigated complaints
Review of ex-factory CRQS data, entry onto SAP and trend and analyse reports
Trending and analysing of CRQS EOLAS reports
Lead problem solving kaizens derived from Q prioritization matrix to obtain zero defects.

Administrative

Daily filling of all reports/forms as listed below·
Retention Sample Register and generating of NCA’s.
Weekly reporting consumer/customer complaints
Kaizen review and archiving of documentation to take place every two months.
Interact with QC technicians ensuring that information regarding non-conformance is logged and addressed.
Interact with production in the communications of quality problems identified in the packing process (during shift handovers)
Run all consumer and customer complaint investigations and generates reports for CEC feedback.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Matric with Maths & Physical Science Working towards Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or Biotechnology S4 (Completing or in final year)Requiring 1-year in-service training
Candidates need to provide their Matric Certificate and Academic Transcript with their CV’s Basic computer literacy, i.e.: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preffered:

Atleast 0-1 years’ experience
Fully Operational in WCM QC tools and methodology
Working Knowledge of HACCP and GMP’s.
Working Knowledge of OHS act and safe operating procedures.
Ability to analyze data and information

PROOF OF QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATES MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR CV AND STATEMENT OF RESULTS. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THESE DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

BEHAVIORS

You are energized by delivering with excellence, taking personal ownership through building resilience and taking care of your own wellbeing. You are relentless on prioritization and focusing on what counts, making maximum performance impact in areas you touch. You are constantly staying three steps ahead on ways to do things differently, interpreting data, spotting issues and opportunities; whilst caring deeply about what Consumer and Customers need.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Relocation: No relocation Allowance will be provided. Candidates who will need to relocate will do so at their own cost.

Compensation and benefits: Candidates will receive a monthly stipend

Work location: Office-based role

Unilever is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. The company is intentional in employing the best talent that reflects the demographics of South Africa country, and which will help build representation of currently under-represented groups. The company therefore invite applications from all candidates representing diversity of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. When appointing potential candidates, the South African Employment Equity and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Legislation will be considered.

HOW TO APPLY

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George Municipality Call for applications – Transnet Supplier Development Programmes

April 19, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

Overview

Transnet, in partnership with 22 On Sloane, invites eligible South African SMMEs to apply for the Transnet Enterprise and Supplier Development Incubation Programme. This application covers the following five specialised development programmes: Maritime Development (Scope D), Construction (Scope E), Export Development for Manufacturers (Scope F), Supplier Development (Scope G), and Supplier Quality Management (Scope H).

Transnet invites Black-owned Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) to take advantage of a suite of development programmes designed to strengthen capability, unlock market access, and drive long-term business sustainability.

Whether your business operates in supply chain, maritime services, manufacturing, engineering, or quality management, these programmes are tailored to support your growth journey, from improving operational efficiency and technical expertise to enhancing export readiness and achieving internationally recognised certifications.

What you can expect across the programmes: – Business and operational capability development – Industry-specific technical training and support – Market access and growth opportunities – Compliance and quality standards alignment – Continuous mentorship and improvement guidance.

Applications close: 22 April 2026 at 16:00. Scan the QR codes to explore each offering in detail, including full programme information, eligibility, and application links.

For more information, visit: https://url.za.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/N_nhCMjKY1t2G6WPQCwfXT8Pb1O?domain=transnet.22onsloane.co

HOW TO APPLY

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About George Municipality

The George Municipality is the second largest municipality, in terms of population, in the Western Cape Province of South Africa and is situated in the Garden Route District of the province.

The municipality serves 294 929 people from 85 931 households (Statistics SA 2023) across 28 wards including Uniondale and Wilderness – with service hinterlands geographically separated from the main city area George.

Small rural or tourism settlements include Haarlem, Waboomskraal, Uniondale , Touwsranten, Hoekwil – and various hamlets and rural places like Avontuur, De Vlugt, Herold and Noll. Coastal areas include Herold’s Bay, Victoria Bay, Wilderness, Kleinkrantz, and Gwaing.

The town’s ideal location between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, exceptional natural surroundings, temperate climate, outstanding tourism offering, low crime rate, good schools and a national airport are among the many reasons the town has seen significant growth over the past two decades – and is a sought after tourism, lifestyle, business and investment destination.

The municipal area is 5191km2 and spans the Southern Cape and Little Karoo regions of the Western Cape Province. The area administered by the George Municipality forms part of the larger Garden Route District Municipality’s jurisdictional area.

The George Municipal Area is bordered by the Oudtshoorn- and Mossel Bay Municipal areas (Western Cape province; Garden Route District) in the west and north-west and by the Dr Beyers Naude- and Kou-Kamma Municipal areas to the north, north-east and east (Eastern Cape province: Sarah Baartman District) and by the Knysna- and Bitou Municipalities (Western Cape province; Garden Route District) to the south and southeast.

George Municipality administers a vast and diverse geographic area that extends from the dry and climatically extreme Little Karoo in the north, to the wetter more temperate Garden Route in the south. It is an area of considerable natural assets and beauty, including expansive mountains and forests, wilderness areas, a varied coastline, and extensive lakes, rivers and estuaries.

Its natural assets include parts of the Garden Route National Park and the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area. The municipal area also includes fertile farmlands and timber plantations along the coastal plain, fruit orchards in the Langkloof and arid grazing areas in the Little Karoo.

Three important national roads/ routes, the N2, N9 (R62) and N12, traverse the area, and George regional airport serves the Southern Cape and Little Karoo, including the neighbouring towns of Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay.

Department of Employment & Labour is Hiring Client Service Officer To Earn R269 499 Per Annum

April 17, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

Client Service Officer: Public Employment Services

REF NO: HR4/4/10/02

Re-advertisement, applicants who applied previously must re-apply

SALARY: R269 499 per annum

CENTRE: Labour Centre: Kariega

REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12/ Senior Certificate. No experience required. Knowledge: policies, procedures and guidelines, Employment Services Act, Public Service Act and Regulations, Batho Pele Principles. Skills: Interpersonal, Telephone etiquette, Interviewing, Computer Literacy, Communication (verbal and written), Listening, Problem solving, Ability to interpret legislations.

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: Ms W Koba Tel No: (041) 995 7047

APPLICATIONS: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, 15A Chase Street Kariega 6230.

Email: Jobs- ECUHG@labour.gov.za For Attention: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations.

CLOSING DATE: 24 April 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

NOTE: All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only combined, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment. Zipped 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.

ALSO CHECK: Transnet is Hiring x2 Occupational Hygiene Assistants For Permanent Positions

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 posession 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 above-mentioned 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 soley 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)

About The Department of Employment & Labour

The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) in South Africa regulates the labor market to promote employment creation, decent work, and fair labor practices, enforcing laws through inspection, policy, and social protection via the UIF and Compensation Fund. It focuses on enhancing workplace equity, health, safety, and skills development, guided by laws like the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Employment Equity Act.

HOW TO APPLY

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Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Multiple Jobs Added – Circular 12 of 2026

April 15, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

Circular 12 of 2026

Posting Date: 10 April 2026
Full Document: Circular 12 (click here to view the full document)

The role of DPSA

A high standard of professional ethics must be promoted and maintained;
Efficient, economic and effective use of resources must be promoted;
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People’s needs must be responded to, and the public must be encouraged to participate in policy making;
Public administration must be accountable;
Transparency must be fostered by providing the public with timely, accessible and accurate information;
Good human-resources management and career-development practices, to examine human potential, must be cultivated; and
Public administration must be broadly representative of the South African people, with employment and personnel management practices based on ability, objectivity, fairness, and the need to redress the imbalances of the past to achieve broad representation.

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About The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA)

The South African Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) is a national department mandated to establish norms, standards, and policies for a, effective, and developmental public service. It focuses on organizational structure, human resources, labour relations, and ICT, aimed at improving service delivery across national and provincial departments.

Key Mandates and Functions:

Policy Development: The DPSA creates the regulatory framework (policies, norms, standards) for public administration, including labor relations, conditions of service, and ethical conduct.
Key Responsibilities: The DPSA manages ICT in public administration, capacity development/training, and the disclosure of financial interests.
Structure: It oversees the organizational structure of departments and ensures compliance with the Constitution, specifically sections 195(1) and 197.
Targeted Improvement: The DPSA does not directly deliver services to citizens, but capacitates other departments to do so efficiently.

Core Programmes:

Human Resource Management & Development: Oversees staffing, performance, and workplace policies.
Labour Relations & Remuneration: Manages organizational development, job grading, and salary structures.
e-Government Service: Manages IT governance, infrastructure, and innovation.
Service Delivery Improvement: Focuses on improving how public services are accessed and delivered.

AVBOB is Looking for a General Worker to Clean its Offices

April 14, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

The above-mentioned vacancy exists at Mt Frere life

Job Description

AVBOB is looking for a person who will be responsible to clean and keep the neatness of the AVBOB office on a high standard. You will be working for a well-established company that is over 100 years old with strong values. An organization that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Perform cleaning tasks and ensure high hygienic standards in the office
Vacuum, Sweep & mop office floor
Dust office furniture & flowers
Clean waste bins
Clean & wash hand basin, toilets & sinks
Check toilet paper & soap in toilets
Make tea & coffee
Wash dishes & dish cloths
Refill tea & coffee dispensers
Refill water in water cooler
Wash office windows.

Job Requirements

Minimum Grade 10
Cleaning experience will be a definite advantage
Ability to communicate in English will be a definite advantage
Good interpersonal skills

About AVBOB

AVBOB is Africa’s largest mutual assurance society, established in 1918 to provide funeral insurance, funeral services, and products like coffins and tombstones. As a mutual, it has no external shareholders, channeling profits back to members via bonuses and free benefits, such as R22,500 in funeral benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

APPLY ON THE OFFICIAL LINK HERE