The application deadline was 28 August 2026.
The Department of Employment and Labour has four current government vacancies in its Free State and Limpopo provincial offices. The available roles cover labour-market information, occupational health and safety inspections, supply-chain administration and human-resource administration. The latest Department of Employment and Labour jobs range from Grade 12 entry-level clerical work to professional and supervisory positions requiring tertiary qualifications and several years of experience. Salaries range from R237,453 to about R605,000 per annum, with the Human Resource Clerk contract also carrying 37% in lieu of benefits.
Employment and Labour Vacancies Overview
- Department: Employment and Labour
- Provinces: Free State and Limpopo
- Current Posts: 4
- Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 16:00
- Application: New Z83 and comprehensive CV
Available Positions
- Assistant Director: Labour Market Information & Statistics — Limpopo — Ref HR4/4/6/40 — R605,749 per annum
- Principal Inspector: Electrical Engineering — Free State — Ref HR4/4/8/1 — R605,742 per annum
- Provisioning Clerk — Limpopo — Ref HR4/4/6/41 — R237,453 per annum
- Human Resource Clerk: Human Resource Management — Free State — Ref HR4/4/8/5 — three-year contract — R237,453 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Assistant Director: Labour Market Information & Statistics
The Assistant Director role is based in the Limpopo Provincial Office and focuses on performance information, statistics and labour-market analysis. Applicants need a three-year qualification in Public Administration, Public Management, Monitoring and Evaluation or an Advanced Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation at NQF Level 6. Four years of functional experience in performance management, statistics services or monitoring and evaluation is required, including three years at officer or senior officer level.
The role verifies and aligns provincial plans with national performance plans, develops provincial information reports, manages analysis of performance information and supports the provincial resource centre or library. It also requires knowledge of labour-market dynamics, Public Service legislation and statistical or database software.
Principal Inspector: Electrical Engineering
The Electrical Engineering inspector position is in the Free State Provincial Office. It is an occupational health and safety enforcement role rather than a conventional engineering-design position. The successful applicant will contribute to electrical engineering policy, conduct complex inspections, research technical developments and support enforcement action under occupational health and safety legislation.
Applicants need a three-year National Diploma at NQF Level 6 or a Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 in Electrical Engineering, four years of functional experience in electrical services and a valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of the OHS Act, OHS standards and related management systems is central to the post.
Provisioning Clerk
The Provisioning Clerk vacancy in Limpopo is accessible to applicants with Matric or Grade 12 who passed commercial subjects such as Business Management, Economics and Accounting, or an equivalent certificate. The work is part of supply-chain administration and supports contract, tender, procurement, inventory and asset-management processes.
- Support contract and tender management.
- Administer open and closed tender processes.
- Procure goods and services in line with public-sector prescripts.
- Support inventory management.
- Assist with asset-management administration.
The knowledge profile includes Public Service financial management, the supply-chain framework, LOGIS, procurement legislation and departmental procedures. Computer literacy, numeracy, communication and analytical skills are also listed.
Human Resource Clerk
The Human Resource Clerk position is a three-year contract in the Free State Provincial Office and requires Grade 12 or an equivalent certificate. No previous work experience is required, making it the most entry-level opportunity in this group. The salary is R237,453 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits.
The clerk supports recruitment and selection, conditions of service, performance management and HR enquiries. The work includes areas such as leave, housing, medical aid, injury on duty, overtime, relocation, pension and allowances. Knowledge of PERSAL, HR information systems and basic Public Service HR administration is useful for the role.
Application Method
Applications for the Limpopo positions can be delivered or sent to the Limpopo Provincial Office using the email specified for the vacancy. Free State applications use the Free State provincial recruitment addresses. The correct job title and reference number must be included, and the Department requires the current Z83 form and CV in the prescribed format.
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