The Department of Employment and Labour invites qualified candidates to apply for two Employment Service Practitioner positions at the Temba and Johannesburg Labour Centres. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professionals in social science, psychology, and public administration to contribute to employment services, labour activation programmes, and skills development initiatives in South Africa.

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Position Overview

Post Title: Employment Service Practitioner
Reference Numbers:

• Temba Labour Centre: HR 4/4/4/10/07

• Johannesburg Labour Centre: HR 4/4/4/10/08
  Salary: R397,116 per annum
  Centre: Temba Labour Centre / Johannesburg Labour Centre
  Closing Date: 07 November 2025

The role involves marketing employment services, facilitating recruitment and placement, and supervising labour activation programmes in accordance with South African labour legislation and policy.

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Minimum Requirements

• Qualification: Three-year relevant qualification at NQF6 in Social Science (Psychology, Industrial Psychology), Public Administration, Business Management, or Public Management

• Experience: Minimum of two years functional experience in a client-oriented environment

• Additional Requirements: Valid driver’s licence

• Knowledge:

  • Employment Services Act

  • Unemployment Insurance Act

  • Public Service Act

  • Immigration Act

  • Skills Development Act

  • Social Plan Guidelines

  • Human Resource Management

  • Public Financial Management Act

  • ILO conventions related to Public Employment Services

• Skills:

  • Planning and organizing

  • Communication (verbal and written)

  • Computer literacy

  • Analytical and report writing skills

  • Presentation, interpersonal, networking, negotiation, and marketing skills

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Key Responsibilities

• Market Public Employment Services (PES) to stakeholders to acquire employment opportunities

• Conduct recruitment, selection, referral, and placement of registered work seekers

• Process requests for International Cross-Border Labour Migration and advise on skills availability

• Process applications for registration of Public Employment Agencies (PEA) and Temporary Employment Schemes (TES)

• Supervise the registration and referral of work seekers at the labour centre

• Monitor the implementation of employment schemes, Labour Activation Programmes (LAP), and Temporary Relief Schemes

• Supervise the administration of employer services within the labour centre

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How to Apply

Applicants must submit a completed Z83 Application Form along with a detailed CV in PDF format, combined as one attachment. Include the correct job title and reference number in the email subject line.

Submission Details

Postal Applications:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
PO Box 4560, Johannesburg, 2001

Hand Delivery:
47 Empire Road, Parktown, Johannesburg

Online Applications:

• Temba Labour Centre: JobsGP19@labour.gov.za

• Johannesburg Labour Centre: Jobs-GP21@labour.gov.za

Important Notes:

• Only the new Z83 form is accepted; old forms will be disqualified

• Incomplete or incorrectly submitted applications will not be considered

• Shortlisted candidates will undergo a pre-entry practical assessment

• Personnel suitability checks, including criminal record, qualification verification, and employment verification, will be conducted

• Applicants must consent to the collection, processing, and storage of personal information in line with POPIA

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Why Join the Department of Employment and Labour?

• Contribute to employment and skills development programmes in South Africa

• Engage with provincial labour centres to enhance service delivery to job seekers and employers

• Develop expertise in labour market facilitation, recruitment, and placement

• Advance your career within a dynamic government environment supporting public employment services

For similar career opportunities, explore:
✅ Government Jobs & Public Sector Careers
✅ Human Resources & Labour Relations Jobs South Africa

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Closing Date: 07 November 2025

Take the next step in your career and apply today for the Employment Service Practitioner position at the Department of Employment and Labour, Temba or Johannesburg Labour Centres.