Department of Employment and Labour: Senior Administration Clerk – HR Practices (x6 Posts) 2026
Employer: Department of Employment and LabourPosition: Senior Administration Clerk: Human Resource Practices
Reference Number: HR4/4/3/3/1SACHRP/UIF
Component: Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)
Number of Posts: 6 Vacancies
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Contract
Salary: R237,453 per annum (plus 37% in lieu of benefits)
Centre: Pretoria, Gauteng
Closing Date: 12 June 2026 (16:00 for walk-ins and 23:59 for online submissions)
Minimum Requirements
A completed Grade 12 (Matric) certificate.
No previous formal work experience is required (entry-level public service track).
Core Systems Knowledge: Foundational understanding of the Unemployment Insurance Act, Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA), and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
Public Sector Awareness: Familiarity with the Batho Pele Principles and standard public service regulations.
Core Competencies: Basic computer literacy, solid interpersonal relations, effective time management, planning, and organizational skills.
Language Proficiency: Clear verbal and written English communication skills.
Key Responsibilities & Core Duties
Providing high-level clerical and administrative support to the department's continuous recruitment and selection processes.
Executing general personnel administration support services for the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) office.
Rendering general daily clerical support services, managing document workflows, and capturing data accurately onto departmental systems.
Maintaining up-to-date filing tracking structures, processing staff documents, and handling fundamental HR enquiries from internal and external clients.
Important Public Service Directives
The Department of Employment and Labour is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Appointments are strictly guided by the department's Employment Equity targets to improve workplace representation. Shortlisted candidates must be fully available for practical technical suitability evaluations and formal integrity (ethical conduct) assessments.
How to Apply
Applications must strictly comply with the latest public service hiring rules. Applications missing the required format will be automatically disqualified.
Required Documentation Setup:
A fully completed, initialed on all pages, and signed New Z83 Application Form (effective 1 January 2021). Ensure Sections A, B, C, and D are complete.
A comprehensive, updated CV outlining your exact educational history and traceable contact details.
Note on Attachments: Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their ID, Matric certificate, and academic qualifications on or before the day of the interview.
Application Process:
All files must be compiled into a single PDF document/attachment. Ensure your email subject line contains the exact job title and reference number (Senior Administration Clerk: Human Resource Practices – HR4/4/3/3/1SACHRP/UIF).
Official Submission Email:
👉 Jobs-UIF30@labour.gov.za
