EMPLOYMENT SERVICE PRACTITIONER 2: PES is a South African government vacancy at Department of Employment and Labour (DEL). This job is part of Circular 16 of 2026 from the DPSA. 2 posts available | centre: Labour Centre: Kokstad – KZN Ref No: HR4/4/4/47 (X1 Post) Satellite Office: Jozini – KZN Ref No: HR4/4/4/48 (X1 Post) | closing date: 05 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R413 001 per annum
Centre
Labour Centre: Kokstad – KZN Ref No: HR4/4/4/47 (X1 Post) Satellite Office: Jozini – KZN Ref No: HR4/4/4/48 (X1 Post)
Requirements
- Three (3) year relevant qualification in Social Science (Psychology, Industrial Psychology)/ Public Administration/Business Management/Public Management.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Two (2) years functional experience in a client-oriented environment.
- Knowledge: Employment Service 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 PES.
- Skills: Planning and organising, Communication Skills, Computer, Analytical, Presentation, Interpersonal, Report writing, Networking, Negotiation, Marketing.
Duties
- Marketing PES services to stakeholders to acquire opportunities and conduct recruitment, selection, referral and placement of registered work seekers.
- Process requests for International Cross Boarder Labour Migration (ICBLM) and advise on the availability of skills.
- Process applications for registration of Public Employment Agency (PEA) and Temporary Employment Schemes (TES).
- Supervise the provision of registration and referral of work seekers for the Department.
- Monitor the implementation of employment schemes, Labour Activation Programmes (LAP) Projects and Temporary Relief-Schemes.
- Supervise the administration of employer services at the Labour Centre.
Enquiries
Mr S Ngqoza Tel No: (039) 201 0501 (Kokstad) Mr T Nkosi Tel No: (035) 879 8824 (Jozini)
Applications
Where to send your application.
Deputy Director: Kokstad Labour Centre: PO Box 260, Kokstad 4700 Or hand deliver at 59 Hope Street, Kokstad. For Online Applications: JobsKZN1@labour.gov.za Deputy Director: Ulundi Labour Centre, P/Bag X56, Ulundi 3838 Or hand deliver at Unit A, Wombe Street, Ulundi. For Online Applications: JobsKZN3@labour.gov.za (For Jozini Satellite)
Department Notes
All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only combined, in PDF and as one attachment. Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted. indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of an SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG). Prior to appointment, a candidate should therefore have proof that they have registered for the PreEntry Certificate and have completed the course. The cost for Nyukela is at the applicant’s own expense. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme/. For all SMS appointment, the selection panel will recommend suitable candidate (s) to attend generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act(POPIA) Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)
Notes
Indian Males, Indian Females, White Males, White Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R413 001 per annum
CENTRE : Labour Centre: Kokstad – KZN Ref No: HR4/4/4/47 (X1 Post) Satellite Office: Jozini – KZN Ref No: HR4/4/4/48 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) year relevant qualification in Social Science (Psychology, Industrial Psychology)/ Public Administration/Business Management/Public
Management. Valid driver’s license. Two (2) years functional experience in a client-oriented environment. Knowledge: Employment Service 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 PES. Skills:
Planning and organising, Communication Skills, Computer, Analytical,
Presentation, Interpersonal, Report writing, Networking, Negotiation,
Marketing.
DUTIES : Marketing PES services to stakeholders to acquire opportunities and conduct recruitment, selection, referral and placement of registered work seekers.
Process requests for International Cross Boarder Labour Migration (ICBLM)
and advise on the availability of skills. Process applications for registration of
Public Employment Agency (PEA) and Temporary Employment Schemes
(TES). Supervise the provision of registration and referral of work seekers for the Department. Monitor the implementation of employment schemes, Labour
Activation Programmes (LAP) Projects and Temporary Relief-Schemes.
Supervise the administration of employer services at the Labour Centre.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Ngqoza Tel No: (039) 201 0501 (Kokstad) Mr T Nkosi Tel No: (035) 879 8824 (Jozini)
APPLICATIONS : Deputy Director: Kokstad Labour Centre: PO Box 260, Kokstad 4700 Or hand deliver at 59 Hope Street, Kokstad. For Online Applications: JobsKZN1@labour.gov.za
Deputy Director: Ulundi Labour Centre, P/Bag X56, Ulundi 3838 Or hand deliver at Unit A, Wombe Street, Ulundi. For Online Applications: JobsKZN3@labour.gov.za (For Jozini Satellite)
NOTE : Indian Males, Indian Females, White Males, White Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 16 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.



