Department of Employment and Labour Vacancies 2026: Grade 12 Applicants Can Apply Before 16 October

The Department of Employment and Labour is inviting applications for several vacancies in South Africa, including opportunities for applicants with Grade 12. The advertised positions include Registry Clerk, Human Resource Clerk and Administrative Clerk. Applications for the three posts covered in this article close on 16 October 2026.

 

Job seekers looking for government employment should review the requirements carefully and submit their applications through the official channels provided in each advertisement.

 

Department of Employment and Labour Vacancies 2026

 

The Department’s official vacancies page lists several open positions with a closing date of 16 October 2026. The opportunities below have been checked against the department’s published vacancy information.

 

Applicants should note that some vacancies are based outside Limpopo, and each position has its own application email address and reference number.

 

1. Registry Clerk, Limpopo

 

Reference number: HR 4/4/6/47 (X2 Posts)

 

Location: Provincial Office, Limpopo

 

Contract: Three years

 

Salary: R237,453 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits

 

Minimum qualification: Grade 12 or Senior Certificate, or equivalent

 

Experience: No experience required

 

The Department of Employment and Labour is advertising two Registry Clerk positions at its Limpopo Provincial Office. This opportunity may suit applicants who have completed Matric and want to gain experience in government administration and records management.

 

Successful candidates will assist with registry counter services, incoming and outgoing correspondence, filing, record management and processing documents for archiving or disposal.

 

Applicants should have communication, computer literacy, listening, time management, planning and organisational skills. Knowledge of public service regulations and records management practices will also be relevant.

 

How to apply for the Registry Clerk position

 

Applications can be submitted by email to UIFJobs-LP@labour.gov.za.

 

Applicants may also post their applications to the Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700, or hand-deliver them to 42A Schoeman Street, Polokwane.

 

Use the reference number HR 4/4/6/47 and the correct job title when applying.

 

Read the full requirements and application instructions in the “official Registry Clerk vacancy advertisement” (https://www.labour.gov.za/registry-clerk-%2811%29).

 

2. Human Resource Clerk: Human Resource Management

 

Reference number: HR4/4/8/189 (X3 Posts)

 

Location: Provincial Office, Northern Cape

 

Contract: Three years

 

Salary: R237,453 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits

 

Minimum qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent

 

Experience: No experience required

 

The department is advertising three Human Resource Clerk positions at its Northern Cape Provincial Office. These positions could interest Matriculants who want to begin a career in human resources and public administration.

 

The duties include assisting with recruitment and selection administration, processing conditions of service matters, supporting performance management and responding to human resource administration enquiries.

 

Applicants should have computer literacy, communication, planning, organisational, problem-solving and time-management skills. Familiarity with human resource information systems and public service administration will be useful.

 

How to apply for the Human Resource Clerk position

 

Applications should be emailed to Jobs-NCKIM@labour.gov.za.

 

Applicants may also post their applications to the Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301, or hand-deliver them to the department’s offices at the corner of Compound and Pniel Road.

 

Use reference number HR4/4/8/189 in your application.

 

Read the full advertisement before applying through the “official Human Resource Clerk vacancy page” (https://www.labour.gov.za/human-resource-clerk-human-resource-management-%283%29).

 

3. Administrative Clerk: Support Services IES

 

Reference number: HR/4/4/8/184

 

Location: Kimberley Labour Centre, Northern Cape

 

Salary: R237,453 per annum

 

Minimum qualification: Matric, Grade 12 or Senior Certificate

 

The department is also advertising an Administrative Clerk position at its Kimberley Labour Centre.

 

This opportunity may interest applicants who have completed Grade 12 and have an interest in office administration, document management and public service support.

 

The successful applicant will provide administrative support to the directorate, manage the movement of documents and files, assist with supply chain management support and provide human resource services support.

 

Applicants should have knowledge of office administration procedures, filing and document retrieval, data capturing and the operation of office equipment. Planning, organisation, communication and computer literacy skills are also required.

 

The published advertisement does not state that no experience is required, so applicants should read the complete vacancy notice carefully before submitting an application.

 

How to apply for the Administrative Clerk position

 

Applications should be sent to Jobs-NCKIM@labour.gov.za.

 

Applicants may also post their applications to the Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301, or hand-deliver them to the corner of Compound and Pniel Road.

 

Use reference number HR/4/4/8/184.

 

Read the complete requirements and instructions on the “official Administrative Clerk vacancy page” (https://www.labour.gov.za/administrative-clerk-support-services-ies-%283%29).

 

Important application instructions

 

Applicants for the advertised public service positions should carefully follow the instructions in the relevant vacancy notice.

 

For the Registry Clerk and Human Resource Clerk vacancies, the department specifies that applicants must submit a completed, signed and initialled Z83 application form together with an updated comprehensive CV. Online applicants must combine the Z83 and CV into one attachment.

 

The department also instructs applicants to use the correct job title, reference number and email address. Each post requires its own application form.

 

The department states that applications submitted on the old Z83 form will not be considered for the relevant advertised positions.

 

Applicants can find the official “Z83 application form and government documents” (https://www.gov.za/documents) on the South African Government website.

 

Closing date: 16 October 2026

 

The closing date for the three advertised vacancies is 16 October 2026. The Registry Clerk and Human Resource Clerk advertisements specify a deadline of 16:00 for walk-in applications and 23:59 for online applications.

 

Do not wait until the last day to apply. Prepare the required documents, check your reference number and confirm that you are using the correct application email address.

 

Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.

 

Final reminder for job seekers

 

These Department of Employment and Labour vacancies offer opportunities for qualified applicants interested in public service administration. The Registry Clerk and Human Resource Clerk positions explicitly accept Grade 12 applicants without previous experience.

 

Always read the original advertisement before applying, as requirements and application procedures differ between posts. Government vacancies are advertised through official channels, and applicants should never pay someone who promises to secure them a job.

 

For more verified government vacancies, learnerships, internships and entry-level opportunities across South Africa, visit “LearnershipsJob.co.za” (https://www.learnershipsjob.co.za/).

 

Disclaimer: This article summarises vacancy information published by the Department of Employment and Labour. Applicants should use the official advertisements linked above to confirm all requirements and application instructions before submitting their documents.