Apply for Department of Labour internship

The Department of Employment and Labour invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for Client Service Officer (Post 03/11) vacancies available across various Labour Centres in Gauteng Province.

In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, the appointment will promote representativity based on race, gender, and disability. This is a great opportunity for individuals with strong customer service skills who want to build a career in the public service.

Client Service Officer Vacancies – Overview

• Post Title: Client Service Officer
• Post Number: 03/11
• Number of Posts: 146
• Salary: R269 499 per annum
• Closing Date:
  • 13 February 2026 at 16:00 (Walk-in applications)
  • 13 February 2026 at 23:59 (Online applications)

Centres and Reference Numbers (Gauteng)

The vacancies are available at the following Labour Centres:

• Alberton – Ref: HR4/4/4/01/01 (X8)
• Benoni – Ref: HR4/4/4/01/02 (X6)
• Boksburg – Ref: HR4/4/4/01/03 (X5)
• Brakpan – Ref: HR4/4/4/01/04 (X6)
• Carletonville – Ref: HR4/4/4/01/05 (X7)
• Germiston – Ref: HR4/4/4/01/06 (X10)
• Johannesburg – Ref: HR4/4/4/01/07 (X2)
• Kempton Park – Ref: HR4/4/4/01/08 (X9)
• Nigel – Ref: HR4/4/4/01/09 (X6)
• Roodepoort – Ref: HR4/4/4/01/10 (X6)
• Sandton – Ref: HR4/4/4/01/11 (X2)
• Sebokeng – Ref: HR4/4/4/01/12 (X7)
• Soweto – Ref: HR4/4/4/01/13 (X6)
• Springs – Ref: HR4/4/4/01/14 (X5)
• Vanderbijlpark – Ref: HR4/4/4/01/15 (X7)
• Vereeniging – Ref: HR4/4/4/01/16 (X4)
• Atteridgeville – Ref: HR4/4/4/01/17 (X5)
• Bronkhorstspruit – Ref: HR4/4/4/01/18 (X5)
• Ga-Rankuwa – Ref: HR4/4/4/01/19 (X5)
• Krugersdorp – Ref: HR4/4/4/01/20 (X8)
• Mamelodi – Ref: HR4/4/4/01/21 (X6)
• Pretoria – Ref: HR4/4/4/01/22 (X2)
• Randfontein – Ref: HR4/4/4/01/23 (X6)
• Soshanguve – Ref: HR4/4/4/01/24 (X8)
• Temba – Ref: HR4/4/4/01/25 (X5)

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Matric / Grade 12 / Senior Certificate

Knowledge Required

• Unemployment Insurance Act and Regulations
• Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
• Treasury Regulations
• Batho Pele Principles
• UIF policies, procedures, vision, mission and values
• Customer Care Principles

Skills Required

• Interviewing skills
• Verbal and written communication
• Computer literacy
• Listening and interpretation skills
• Conflict and time management
• Customer relations
• Analytical and interpersonal skills
• Telephone etiquette
• Ability to undergo on-the-job training (UIF operational systems)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Providing screening services to clients
• Processing applications for UIF benefits
• Registering payment continuation forms
• Rendering administrative support services

How to Apply

Important Application Instructions

• Online applications must include only TWO documents combined into ONE PDF:
  • Completed Z83 application form
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• The job title and reference number must be clearly stated in the email subject line.
• Failure to comply with these instructions may result in disqualification.

Application Submission

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

Hand Delivery:
47 Empire Road
Parktown, Johannesburg

Email Applications:
📧 Jobs-UIF-GP1@labour.gov.za

NB: Applicants will receive an auto-reply containing a link and/or QR code to update crucial information.

Enquiries

• Mr PP Godongwana – 082 883 7553
• Mr N Pillay – 071 471 0542
• Mr T Nengwekhulu – 060 968 6158

Closing Date Reminder

🗓 13 February 2026

• 16:00 for walk-in applications
• 23:59 for online submissions

Late applications will not be considered.