Employment Service Practitioner (X2 Posts) | Mpumalanga Labour Centre Careers South Africa

November 29, 2025 admin Government Jobs & Public Sector Careers 0

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Location: Volkrust & Barberton, Mpumalanga
Job Type: Permanent

Reference Number: HR4/4/7/54 (Volkrust) | HR4/4/7/55 (Barberton)

About Company

The Department of Employment and Labour is committed to creating an inclusive and productive labour market in South Africa. With a focus on employment promotion, skills development, and labour market efficiency, the department provides vital services to both employers and work seekers, ensuring equitable access to opportunities and compliance with labour legislation.

Position Overview

The Employment Service Practitioner plays a critical role in connecting work seekers with employment opportunities and supporting labour market programmes. This role requires hands-on involvement in stakeholder engagement, recruitment, and the administration of employment services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Market Public Employment Services (PES) to stakeholders and acquire opportunities for placement of registered work seekers.
  • Conduct recruitment, selection, referral, and placement of work seekers.
  • Process requests for International Cross Border Labour Migration (ICBLM) and advise on skills availability.
  • Handle applications for registration of Public Employment Agencies (PEA) and Temporary Employment Schemes (TES).
  • Supervise the registration and referral of work seekers within the department.
  • Monitor implementation of Employment Schemes, Labour Activation Programmes (LAP), and Temporary Relief Schemes.
  • Oversee employer service administration at the Labour Centre.

Minimum Requirements

  • Three (3) year qualification in Social Science (Psychology, Industrial Psychology), Public Administration, Business Management, or Public Management.
  • Two (2) years functional experience in a client-oriented environment.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge:

  • Employment Service Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, Public Service Act, Immigration Act.

Skills:

  • Planning and organising, communication, computer literacy, analytical thinking, presentation, interpersonal skills, report writing, leadership, networking, negotiation, and marketing.

Core Competencies

  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
  • Ability to implement labour programmes efficiently.
  • Excellent supervisory and administrative skills.
  • Client-focused with attention to detail.

Why Join

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic labour market environment.
  • Contribute to national employment and skills development initiatives.
  • Grow professionally with structured career development pathways.

POPIA Compliance

The Department of Employment and Labour ensures that all personal information submitted for recruitment purposes will be processed in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and kept strictly confidential.

How to Apply

Volkrust Post:
Send your application to:
Acting Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations
Private Bag X9023, Volkrust
Hand deliver: Acker Building, Room 5, Laingsnek Street
Email: JobsMPU-RAIM@LABOUR.gov.za

Barberton Post:
Send your application to:
Acting Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations
Private Bag X1634, Barberton
Hand deliver: Eurika Centre, Shop No. 11, Nourse Street
Email: JobsMPU-ICT@LABOUR.gov.za

Enquiries:

  • Ms L Mashigo: (013) 764 2105/6
  • Mr N Makgaba: (013) 712 3066

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