Client Service Officer PES Jobs 2026 – Department of Labour Gauteng | ESSA Work-Seeker Registration | Grade 12 | R280 278 | Apply Now

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The Department of Employment and Labour is recruiting 14 x Client Service Officer: PES (Public Employment Services) posts on a permanent basis across 12 Gauteng Labour Centres — offering R280 278 per annum. Only a Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate is required — no experience minimum is specified. Successful candidates will register work-seekers and work opportunities on the ESSA system, refer work-seekers for employment counselling, provide administrative placement support, perform general administrative duties, and participate in advocacy sessions across Gauteng Labour Centres. Apply for the Labour Centre closest to you — each location has its own reference number and application address. Priority will be given to African Males and White Males.

Client Service Officer PES Job Overview – Department of Labour Gauteng 2026

Detail	Information
Job Title	Client Service Officer: PES
Posts Available	X14 (across 12 locations)
Department	Department of Employment and Labour
Salary	R280 278 per annum
Province	Gauteng
Qualification	Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate — essential
Experience	Not specified — Grade 12 is the minimum
EE Note	Priority — African Males and White Males
Application Status	✅ OPEN — Apply Now

All Post Locations, Reference Numbers and Application Details — Gauteng 2026

Apply for the Labour Centre closest to you. Each location has its own reference number, email address, and hand delivery address. Submit a separate application for each post you apply for.

Labour Centre	Ref No.	Posts	Enquiries	Email
Alberton	HR4/4/4/05/09	X1	Ms M Mojapelo — (011) 861 6130	Jobs-GP-ALB/1@labour.gov.za
Carletonville	HR4/4/4/05/10	X2	Ms N Tali — (018) 788 3281	Jobs-GPCTV/1@labour.gov.za
Germiston	HR4/4/4/05/11	X2	Ms S H Ceasar — (011) 345 6300	Jobs-GP-GMT/1@labour.gov.za
Nigel	HR4/4/4/05/12	X1	Mr R Madonsela — (011) 814 7095	Jobs-GPNGL/1@labour.gov.za
Randburg	HR4/4/4/05/13	X1	Ms M Tyelbooi — (011) 781 8144	Jobs-GP-RDB/1@labour.gov.za
Sebokeng	HR4/4/4/05/14	X1	Ms M Mamburu — (016) 981 0280	Jobs-GP-SBK/1@labour.gov.za
Soweto	HR4/4/4/05/15	X1	Ms J Monoto — (011) 983 8700	Jobs-GP-SWT/1@labour.gov.za
Atteridgeville	HR4/4/4/05/16	X1	Ms N Khoza — (012) 373 4434	Jobs-GP-ATV/1@labour.gov.za
Bronkhorstspruit	HR4/4/4/05/17	Ms M Mojapelo — (013) 932 0197	X1	Jobs-GPBHS/1@labour.gov.za
Ga-Rankuwa	HR4/4/4/05/18	X1	Mr L P Ranwashe — (012) 700 0290	Jobs-GPGRK/1@labour.gov.za
Temba	HR4/4/4/05/19	X1	Ms G Malungana — (012) 727 1364	Jobs-GP-TBA/1@labour.gov.za
Kempton Park	HR4/4/4/05/20	X1	Ms J Ralane — 010 061 1077	Jobs-GPKMP/1@labour.gov.za

Hand Delivery Addresses — Gauteng Labour Centres

Labour Centre	Hand Delivery Address
Alberton	Mercedes Place, 89 Voortrekker Street, New Redruth, 1449
Carletonville	Cnr Osmium and Amethyst Streets, Carletonville
Germiston	241 President Street, Germiston
Nigel	Cnr 4th Ave and Hendrick Verwoerd Street, SARS Building, Nigel
Randburg	Cnr Oak and Hill Street, Hillview Centre, Ground Floor
Sebokeng	Nashua Centre, 64 Eric Louw Street, Sebokeng
Soweto	2nd Khumalo Road, A Centre, Orlando West
Atteridgeville	Cnr WF Nkomo Street and Kalafong Road, Atteridgeville
Bronkhorstspruit	40 Botha Street, Cilliers Building, Bronkhorstspruit
Ga-Rankuwa	8873 Setlalentoa Street, Ga-Rankuwa Zone 5
Temba	Shop 4, Jubilee Mall, Cnr Harry Gwala and Jubilee Road, Temba
Kempton Park	Trust Bank Building, Ground Floor, Cnr Voortrekker and Wolff Streets

About the Role – Client Service Officer PES Gauteng

The Client Service Officer: PES (Public Employment Services) is a frontline government employment services role — registering unemployed work-seekers and available work and learning opportunities on the ESSA (Employment Services of South Africa) system, referring work-seekers for employment counselling, supporting the placement of work-seekers in jobs and learning opportunities, and performing general administrative and advocacy duties at Labour Centres across Gauteng. This role directly connects unemployed South Africans with employment opportunities — making it one of the most community-impactful entry-level government positions available in Gauteng in 2026.

⚠️ 14 Posts Across 12 Gauteng Locations — Grade 12 Is Enough — Apply Now

With 14 permanent posts across 12 Labour Centres in Gauteng — from Soweto and Sebokeng in the south to Temba and Ga-Rankuwa in the north — this is one of the largest Grade 12-entry government employment services recruitment drives in Gauteng in 2026. Carletonville and Germiston each have 2 posts — better appointment odds for candidates near those locations. Apply for your nearest Labour Centre immediately.

👉 Apply Now — Client Service Officer PES Gauteng

Purpose of the Role — Client Service Officer PES

The Client Service Officer: PES renders registration services for work-seekers on ESSA, registers work and learning opportunities on ESSA, refers work-seekers for employment counselling, provides administrative support for the placement of work-seekers, performs general administrative duties, and participates in advocacy sessions — delivering frontline public employment services to unemployed Gauteng residents in line with the Employment Services Act and Batho Pele Principles.

Key Responsibilities – Client Service Officer PES Government Jobs Gauteng

Work-Seeker Registration on ESSA

Render registration services for work-seekers on the ESSA system — capturing personal details, qualifications, work experience, and employment preferences of unemployed individuals presenting at the Labour Centre
Ensure all work-seeker registrations are accurate, complete, and captured in accordance with ESSA registration procedures and the Employment Services Act

Work and Learning Opportunity Registration

Render registration services of work and learning opportunities on ESSA — capturing available job vacancies, learnerships, apprenticeships, and other opportunities submitted by employers and training providers
Maintain accurate records of registered opportunities and ensure they are accessible to registered work-seekers through the ESSA matching function

Employment Counselling Referrals

Refer work-seekers for Employment Counselling services where assessment indicates that counselling support would improve their employment prospects
Liaise with employment counsellors and ensure referral records are accurately captured on ESSA

Placement Administrative Support

Provide administrative support with the placement of work-seekers in work and learning opportunities — supporting the matching and referral process between registered work-seekers and available opportunities
Maintain placement records and follow up on placement outcomes as required

General Administration and Advocacy

Render general administrative duties at the Labour Centre as required
Participate in advocacy sessions on labour legislation and employment services as and when required — promoting awareness of public employment services among the community

Minimum Requirements – Client Service Officer PES Government Job 2026

Qualifications (Essential)

Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate — essential
No further qualifications required — this is a fully entry-level permanent government post

Experience

No specific experience requirement stated — Grade 12 is the minimum qualification

Knowledge Required

Departmental Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
Labour Legislation and Regulations
Employment Services Act
Public Service Act and Regulations
Batho Pele Principles

Skills Required

Computer literacy — including ESSA system proficiency
Communication skills — verbal and written
Interpersonal skills
Problem-solving ability
Listening skills
Telephone etiquette
Interviewing skills
Ability to interpret legislation

EE Note — Priority Will Be Given To:

African Males
White Males

African Male and White Male candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be given priority in the appointment decision in accordance with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan for Gauteng.

Why Apply for These Client Service Officer PES Posts in Gauteng?

14 Posts Across 12 Locations — One of the Largest Grade 12-Entry Government Recruitment Drives in Gauteng in 2026 — With posts spread across Alberton, Carletonville, Germiston, Nigel, Randburg, Sebokeng, Soweto, Atteridgeville, Bronkhorstspruit, Ga-Rankuwa, Temba, and Kempton Park — qualifying Gauteng residents can apply for the Labour Centre in their own community
Grade 12 Is Enough for R280 278 Per Annum — A competitive permanent government salary requiring only a Matric — with full public service benefits including employer pension and medical aid contributions
No Experience Required — This post is fully accessible to recent Matric holders and first-time job seekers entering the government employment services function
Direct Community Impact — Connecting Unemployed South Africans with Jobs — As a Client Service Officer PES you directly register unemployed people, capture job vacancies, and support placements — making a real, daily difference to unemployment in your community
ESSA System Skills Development — Hands-on ESSA registration experience builds specialist public employment services knowledge that is specifically valued within the Department of Employment and Labour’s employment services structure
Career Pathway Toward Senior Client Service and Employment Services Management — The Client Service Officer PES post is the entry point into the Department’s public employment services career structure — with clear progression toward Senior Client Service Officer and employment services management roles

Career Growth Path – Government Public Employment Services

Client Service Officer: PES ← This Role
Senior Client Service Officer
Senior Administration Officer: Operations
Assistant Director: Labour Centre Operations

How to Apply – Client Service Officer PES Gauteng

Submit a separate application for each Labour Centre you are applying to — quoting the correct reference number and using the correct email address and hand delivery address for that specific location. Each Labour Centre has a different Deputy Director, email, and physical address — submitting to the wrong address means your application will not be considered for your preferred location.

Frequently Asked Questions – Client Service Officer PES Jobs Gauteng 2026

What does PES stand for and what is Public Employment Services? PES stands for Public Employment Services — the Department of Employment and Labour’s service stream responsible for helping unemployed work-seekers find jobs and helping employers find workers. Public Employment Services includes work-seeker registration on ESSA, job vacancy registration, employment counselling, placement support, and career guidance — delivered through the Department’s national network of Labour Centres. The Client Service Officer: PES is the frontline staff member who delivers these services directly to members of the public at the Labour Centre counter.

What is the difference between the Client Service Officer: PES post and the Client Service Officer: Quality Assurance post? The Client Service Officer: PES focuses on public employment services — registering work-seekers, capturing job vacancies, referring for counselling, and supporting placements on the ESSA system. The Client Service Officer: Quality Assurance focuses on UIF services — processing UIF benefit applications, registering payment continuation forms, and conducting quality assurance on UIF claims. Both are Grade 12-entry frontline client service roles at the same general salary level, but they cover different service streams within the Labour Centre.

Can I apply for more than one Labour Centre location? Yes — you may apply for multiple Labour Centre locations but must submit a separate, complete application for each, quoting the correct reference number and submitting to the correct email address for each Labour Centre. Each Labour Centre has a different Deputy Director, email, and physical address — do not submit a single application to multiple email addresses. Submitting to the wrong Labour Centre’s email means your application will be processed for the wrong location.

What does “render registration services of work and learning opportunities on ESSA” mean? This refers to capturing available job vacancies and learning opportunities submitted by employers, companies, training providers, or government programmes into the ESSA system — so that registered work-seekers can be matched to and referred for these opportunities. Learning opportunities include learnerships, apprenticeships, internships, and skills programmes. This is the employer-facing side of ESSA registration — complementing the work-seeker registration function which is the individual-facing side.

Do I need prior computer experience or will I be trained on ESSA? Computer literacy is listed as a required skill — meaning candidates should already be comfortable using a computer and standard office applications such as MS Word and Outlook. ESSA-specific training will be provided during onboarding as the ESSA system is used internally within the Department. Candidates who already have ESSA experience from prior government employment will have a significant advantage but it is not listed as a hard requirement for entry.

The Vanderbijlpark Labour Centre appears in the enquiries and applications section — why is it not in the post list? The original advertisement lists Ms M Mamburu at (016) 981 0280 and a Vanderbijlpark application email as enquiry contacts — however Vanderbijlpark does not appear in the main post list with a reference number. This appears to be an administrative inclusion in the original advertisement. Candidates interested in Vanderbijlpark should contact Ms M Mamburu directly at (016) 981 0280 to confirm whether a Vanderbijlpark post exists and obtain the correct reference number before applying.

⚠️ Application Details — Submit to the Correct Labour Centre

Each Labour Centre has a separate email address and hand delivery address. Always quote the correct reference number for your chosen location.

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