The Department of Employment and Labour is offering exciting Client Service Officer vacancies for students and recent graduates. These roles provide hands-on experience in public service, particularly in Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) administration and employer services. Applicants will support clients with UIF applications and provide administrative assistance in various Labour Centres and satellite offices across the Eastern Cape.
Job Details
- Job Title: Client Service Officer : Employer services
- Number of Posts: 50
- Salary: R269,499 per year
- Closing Date: 12 December 2025
- Walk-in applications: 16:00
- Online applications: 23:59
Labour Centres, Satellite Offices, and Reference Numbers:
- Butterworth Labour Centre:
- Centane – Ref No: HR4/4/9/01
- Idutywa – Ref No: HR4/4/9/02
- Nqamakwe – Ref No: HR4/4/9/03
- Tsomo – Ref No: HR4/4/9/04
- Willowvale – Ref No: HR4/4/9/05
- Cradock Labour Centre:
- Cradock Main – Ref No: HR4/4/9/06
- Somerset East – Ref No: HR4/4/9/07
- East London Labour Centre: EL IDZ – Ref No: HR4/4/9/08
- eMaxesibeni Labour Centre:
- Matatiele – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/09
- Mount Frere – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/10
- Ntabankulu – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/11
- Fort Beaufort Labour Centre:
- Adelaide – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/12
- Alice – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/13
- Graaf-Reinet Labour Centre:
- Graaf-Reinet Main – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/47
- Middelburg – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/14
- Willowmore – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/15
- Kariega Labour Centre:
- Joubertina – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/16
- Louterwater – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/17
- Misgund – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/18
- Hankey – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/19
- Patensie – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/20
- Jeffreysbay – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/21
- Humansdorp – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/22
- Komani Labour Centre:
- Cala – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/23
- Cofimvaba – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/24
- Lady Frere – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/25
- Whittlesea – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/26
- Lusikisiki Labour Centre:
- Bizana – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/27
- Flagstaff – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/28
- Port St Johns – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/29
- Makhanda Labour Centre:
- Makhanda Main – Ref No: HR4/4/9/30
- Port Alfred – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/31
- Maletswai Labour Centre:
- Barkly East – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/32
- Sterkspruit – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/33
- Mdantsane Labour Centre:
- High Way – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/35
- Berlin – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/36
- Mthatha Labour Centre:
- Mqanduli (2 posts) – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/38
- Libode – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/39
- Nqeleni – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/40
- Nqanqarhu Labour Centre:
- Elliot – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/41
- Mount Fletcher – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/42
- Tsolo – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/43
- Ugie – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/44
- Qonce Labour Centre:
- Sutterheim – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/45
- Peddie – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/46
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
- No prior work experience required
- Basic knowledge of: UIF, Unemployment Insurance Contributions, PFMA, POPIA, Treasury Regulations, Department of Labour policies, and Batho Pele Principles
Skills Required
For these Client Service Officer vacancies, must have the following skills:
- Interpersonal and client service skills
- Strong communication (verbal and written)
- Computer literacy and operational systems knowledge
- Ability to interpret UIF and Contribution Acts
- Time management, conflict management, and problem-solving skills
Key Duties
The main responsibilities for these Client Service Officer vacancies include:
- Help clients and employers with UIF applications
- Process applications for UIF benefits
- Register payment continuation forms
- Perform administrative tasks as required
- Provide excellent customer service at all times
Important Notes
- Submit Z83 form and CV as one PDF. Download Z83 Form Here
- Include full job title and reference number in your email subject line
- JPEG or picture applications will not be accepted
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted via hand delivery or email to the relevant Labour Centre:
- Butterworth: ERF 9369 Blyth and Robison Streets, Butterworth, 4960 | Email: Jobs-ECBTW@labour.gov.za
- eMaxesibeni: No 52 Church Street, eMaxesibeni, 4735 | Email: JobsECMTA@labour.gov.za
- Fort Beaufort: No 528 Alice Road, Old Teba Building, Fort Beaufort, 5720 | Email: Jobs-ECFOB@labour.gov.za
- Cradock: 73 Frere Street, Cradock, 5880 | Email: JobsECCRD@labour.gov.za
- Graaf-Reinet: 63 Church Street, Graaf-Reinet, 6280 | Email: JobsECGRN@labour.gov.za
- Mthatha: No. 8, Cnr Maderia and Elliot Street, Mthatha, 5100 | Email: Jobs–ECUTT@labour.gov.za
- East London: 10 Cnr Oxford and Hill Street, IG Building, East London, 5201 | Email: Jobs–ECELN@labour.gov.za
- Kariega: 15A Chase Street, Kariega, 6230 | Email: JobsECUHT@labour.gov.za
- Mdantsane: No.1 Mazaule Street, NU1, Mdantsane, 5219 | Email: Jobs–ECMDS@labour.gov.za
- Komani: 10 Robinson Road, Komani, 5320 | Email: JobsECQTN@labour.gov.za
- Makhanda: 20 High Street, Makhanda, 6140 | Email: JobsECGTN@labour.gov.za
- Lusikisiki: Stanford and Jacaranda Streets, Lusikisiki, 4820 | Email: Jobs-ECLSS@labour.gov.za
- Nqanqarhu: 1 Royal Road, Nqanqarhu, 5480 | Email: JobsECMCR@labour.gov.za
- Maletswai: 80b Somerset Street, Maletswai, 9750 | Email: JobsECALN@labour.gov.za
- Qonce: 41 Arthur Street, Qonce, 5600 | Email: Jobs-ECKWT@labour.gov.za
Ensure all documents are certified and submitted as one PDF. Sending to the wrong email or incomplete documents may lead to disqualification.