Department of Employment and Labour vacancies in DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026 are now available. This page provides an original, reader-focused summary of the advertised positions, salaries, locations, requirements and application instructions.
The official Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026 was issued on 4 September 2026. The Department of Employment and Labour section contains vacancies ranging from management and administration positions to finance, HR, medical payments, customer service, claims and security roles.
Important: DPSACircular.co.za is an independent information website. Applicants should always check the official government advertisement before submitting an application. The official advertisement remains the final authority where there is any difference between this summary and the government notice.
Quick Vacancy Information
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Employment and Labour |
| Circular | DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026 |
| Circular issue date | 4 September 2026 |
| Published | 4 September 2026 |
| Last checked | 4 September 2026 |
| Last updated | 4 September 2026 |
| Closing date | 18 September 2026 |
| Walk-in closing time | 16:00 |
| Online closing time | 23:59 |
| Advertisement status | Open at the time of this update |
| Amended advertisement | No amendment is indicated in the supplied Employment and Labour advertisement |
| Withdrawal | No withdrawal is indicated in the supplied advertisement |
| Employment type | Varies by advertised post; some posts are specifically identified as contracts |
| Locations | Pretoria, Eastern Cape, North West and other centres listed below |
| Application method | Z83 + CV by the method/email specified for the individual post |
The closing date and application instructions are stated in the Employment and Labour advertisement.
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About This Department of Employment and Labour Vacancy Update
This article is designed to help job seekers understand the Department of Employment and Labour vacancies advertised in DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 without having to search through the entire government document to identify relevant positions.
Rather than reproducing the advertisement word for word, this page summarizes the important information and explains what the requirements mean in practical terms.
The positions include senior management, administration, finance, HR, medical-payment, claims, customer-service and security-related opportunities.
The official advertisement contains the detailed requirements, duties, application addresses and email addresses for each post. Applicants should use those details when preparing their applications.
Vacancy Summary
| Post | Position | Salary | Location | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32/06 | Director: Human Resource Management | R1,317,384 p.a. | Compensation Fund, Pretoria | Not stated as contract |
| 32/07 | Deputy Director: Admin Services | R932,292 p.a. | Compensation Fund, Pretoria | Not stated as contract |
| 32/08 | Deputy Director: Medical Payments | R932,292 p.a. | Compensation Fund, Pretoria | Not stated as contract |
| 32/09 | Deputy Director: Board Services and Case Management ×2 | R932,292 p.a. | UIF, Pretoria | 3-year contract |
| 32/10 | Deputy Director: Corporate Governance | R932,292 p.a. | UIF, Pretoria | 3-year contract |
| 32/11 | Senior Legal Administrative Officer Grade MR-6 | R610,434–R1,442,451 p.a. | Compensation Fund, Pretoria | OSD |
| 32/12 | Assistant Director: Treasury & Investments Management | R605,742 p.a. | Compensation Fund, Pretoria | Not stated as contract |
| 32/13 | Assistant Director: Medical Payments | R487,197 p.a. | Compensation Fund, Pretoria | Not stated as contract |
| 32/14 | Assistant Director: HR Planning and Employment Equity | R487,197 p.a. | Compensation Fund, Pretoria | Not stated as contract |
| 32/15 | Assistant Director: Trade Creditors | R487,197 p.a. | UIF, Pretoria | Not stated as contract |
| 32/16 | Assistant Director: Labour Centre Operations (UIF) ×16 | R605,742 + 37% | Eastern Cape centres | 3-year contract |
| 32/17 | Senior Admin Officer: Admin Services | R413,001 p.a. | Compensation Fund, Pretoria | Not stated as contract |
| 32/18 | Supervisor: Inbound | R413,001 p.a. | Compensation Fund, Pretoria | Not stated as contract |
| 32/19 | Senior Practitioner: Organizational Development ×3 | R413,001 + 37% | UIF, Pretoria | 3-year contract |
| 32/20 | Chief Security Officer | R338,106 + 37% | Mmabatho Provincial Office | 1-year contract |
| 32/21 | Inbound Agents | R280,278 p.a. | Compensation Fund, Pretoria | Not stated as contract |
| 32/22 | Claim Processor: Exempted Employers | R280,278 p.a. | Compensation Fund, Pretoria | Not stated as contract |
| 32/23 | Senior Security Officer | R280,278 + 37% | Mmabatho Provincial Office | 1-year contract |
| 32/24 | Personnel Officer: HR Operations | R237,453 p.a. | Compensation Fund, Pretoria | Not stated as contract |
| 32/25 | Senior Accounting Clerk: Trade Creditors ×2 | R237,453 p.a. | UIF, Pretoria | Not stated as contract |
| 32/26 | Senior Accounting Clerk: Trade Creditors ×10 | R237,453 + 37% | UIF, Pretoria | 3-year contract |
| 32/27 | Registry Clerk: UIF ×2 | R237,453 + 37% | Eastern Cape | 3-year contract |
| 32/28 | Security Officer | R201,093 p.a. | Compensation Fund, Pretoria | Not stated as contract |
| 32/29 | Security Officer | R201,093 p.a. | UIF, Pretoria | Not stated as contract |
| 32/30 | Security Officer ×103 | R201,093 + 37% | North West | 1-year contract |
The salary, centre and contract information above is summarized from the supplied Department of Employment and Labour advertisement.
Table of Contents
- Department of Employment and Labour vacancies
- Vacancy Summary
- Post 32/06 – Director: Human Resource Management
- Post 32/07 – Deputy Director: Admin Services
- Post 32/08 – Deputy Director: Medical Payments
- Post 32/09 – Deputy Director: Board Services and Case Management
- Post 32/10 – Deputy Director: Corporate Governance
- Post 32/11 – Senior Legal Administrative Officer
- Post 32/12 – Assistant Director: Treasury & Investments Management
- Post 32/13 – Assistant Director: Medical Payments
- Post 32/14 – Assistant Director: HR Planning and Employment Equity
- Post 32/15 – Assistant Director: Trade Creditors
- Post 32/16 – Assistant Director: Labour Centre Operations
- Post 32/17 – Senior Admin Officer
- Post 32/18 – Supervisor: Inbound
- Post 32/19 – Senior Practitioner: Organizational Development
- Post 32/20 – Chief Security Officer
- Post 32/21 – Inbound Agents
- Post 32/22 – Claim Processor
- Post 32/23 – Senior Security Officer
- Post 32/24 – Personnel Officer
- Post 32/25 – Senior Accounting Clerk
- Post 32/26 – Senior Accounting Clerk
- Post 32/27 – Registry Clerk
- Post 32/28 – Security Officer
- Post 32/29 – Security Officer
- Post 32/30 – Security Officer ×103
- What the Requirements Mean
- Who Should Apply?
- Who Should Not Apply?
- How to Apply
- Application Checklist
- Common Application Mistakes
- Editorial Review
- Official Source
- About DPSACircular.co.za
- Frequently Asked Questions
- About the Author
- Disclaimer
Department of Employment and Labour Circular 32 Vacancies
Post 32/06: Director – Human Resource Management
Reference: HR5/1/2/3/19
Salary: R1,317,384 per annum, all-inclusive
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
This is a senior HR management position. The advertisement requires an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 in an accepted HR, labour-relations, public-management or business-related field, together with five years of functional experience at middle or senior management level in specified HR environments.
The position involves managing HR services, performance management, training and development, employee relations, HR administration and resources within the directorate.
Important: The advertisement identifies this as a re-advertisement and states that candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply.
Application: Jobs-CF2@labour.gov.za
Post 32/07: Deputy Director – Admin Services
Reference: HR5/1/2/3/20
Salary: R932,292 per annum, all-inclusive
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Applicants need a three-year tertiary qualification at NQF Level 6 in Public Administration, Office Administration, Business Administration or Management and five years’ functional experience, including two years at Assistant Director or entry-management level.
The role focuses on administration services, improvement initiatives, stakeholder relations, governance, risk management and resource management.
Application: Jobs-CF3@labour.gov.za
Post 32/08: Deputy Director – Medical Payments
Reference: HR5/1/2/3/21
Salary: R932,292 per annum, all-inclusive
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
The advertisement accepts relevant NQF Level 6 qualifications in areas including accounting, finance, informatics, auditing, business management, operations management and certain health-related disciplines. Five years’ functional experience is required, including three years at Assistant Director or junior-management level.
The role covers medical invoice processing, medical-payment monitoring, policy and operational planning, technical support and resource management.
Application: Jobs-CF4@labour.gov.za
Post 32/09: Deputy Director – Board Services and Case Management
Reference: HR4/4/3/2DDBSCM/UIF
Posts: 2
Salary: R932,292 per annum, all-inclusive
Centre: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
Contract: 3 years
Applicants need an NQF Level 6 qualification in areas such as Business Management, Business Administration, Auditing, Law or Corporate Governance, plus five years’ experience, including three years in Board Services and two years at junior-management level.
The role includes board secretariat support, implementation of board resolutions, travel logistics and performance review.
Application: Jobs-UIF12@labour.gov.za
Post 32/10: Deputy Director – Corporate Governance
Reference: HR4/4/3/2DDCG/UIF
Salary: R932,292 per annum, all-inclusive
Centre: UIF, Pretoria
Contract: 3 years
Applicants need a three-year tertiary qualification at NQF Level 6 in Corporate Governance, Business Management/Administration, Auditing or Law, plus five years’ experience, including three years in a relevant functional environment and two years at management level.
The position involves corporate governance frameworks, research, compliance processes and management of resources.
Application: Jobs-UIF13@labour.gov.za
Post 32/11: Senior Legal Administrative Officer – Grade MR-6
Reference: HR5/1/2/3/22
Salary: R610,434–R1,442,451 per annum, OSD
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
The advert requires an appropriate NQF Level 6 legal qualification, eight years of appropriate post-qualification legal experience and admission as an Advocate or Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
The position includes contracts, litigation, section 56 applications, objections and legal opinions.
Application: Jobs-CF5@labour.gov.za
Post 32/12: Assistant Director – Treasury & Investments Management
Reference: HR5/1/2/3/23
Salary: R605,742 per annum
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
The advertisement requires an NQF Level 6 undergraduate qualification in Finance, Investment Management, Financial Economics or Financial Accounting and four years’ functional experience, including two years at senior state-accountant or supervisory level.
The role covers investment portfolio reporting, investment accounting, cash-flow monitoring and resource management.
Application: Jobs-CF6@labour.gov.za
Post 32/13: Assistant Director – Medical Payments
Reference: HR5/1/2/3/24
Salary: R487,197 per annum
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
The advert accepts relevant NQF Level 6 qualifications in finance, accounting, internal audit, informatics, business, operations, public administration or specified health disciplines. Four years’ functional experience is required, including two years at senior practitioner or senior administrative level.
The position involves medical invoices, policy support, payment monitoring and technical support to provincial offices and service providers.
Application: Jobs-CF7@labour.gov.za
Post 32/14: Assistant Director – HR Planning and Employment Equity
Reference: HR5/1/2/3/25
Salary: R487,197 per annum
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Applicants need an NQF Level 6 qualification in Human Resource Management or Personnel Management, a PERSAL Establishment certificate, four years’ functional HR administration experience and two years at supervisory level.
The position covers HR planning, employment-equity data, PERSAL establishment, HR audits and records.
Application: Jobs-CF8@labour.gov.za
Post 32/15: Assistant Director – Trade Creditors
Reference: HR4/4/3/2ASDTC/UIF
Salary: R487,197 per annum
Centre: UIF, Pretoria
The advertisement requires an NQF Level 6 qualification in Accounting, Auditing, Business Information Systems or Economics and four years’ experience, including two years in finance and two years at supervisory level.
Duties include invoice processing, reconciliations, financial reporting, governance and resource management.
Application: Jobs-UIF14@labour.gov.za
Post 32/16: Assistant Director – Labour Centre Operations (UIF)
Posts: 16
Salary: R605,742 per annum + 37% in lieu of benefits
Contract: 3 years
This is one of the larger recruitment sections in the advertisement.
The advertised centres include:
- Butterworth
- KuGompo
- eMaxesibeni
- Gqeberha
- Graaff-Reinet
- Kariega
- Komani
- KwaMaqoma
- Lusikisiki
- Makhanda
- Maletswai
- Mdantsane
- Mthatha
- Nqanqarhu
- Nxuba
- Qonce
The relevant reference numbers are listed separately for the individual centres in the official advertisement.
Applicants need an undergraduate qualification in an accepted operations, management, administration, finance or related field at NQF Level 6 or 7. Four years’ experience is required, including two years of functional operations experience and two years at supervisory level. A valid driver’s licence is listed as an added advantage.
The duties include coordinating UIF claims and processing, quality assurance, customer services, governance, compliance, risk matters and resources.
Application: Applicants must use the email/address corresponding to the centre they are applying for. The advertisement provides separate application details for each centre.
Post 32/17: Senior Admin Officer – Admin Services
Reference: HR5/1/2/3/26
Salary: R413,001 per annum
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Applicants need an NQF Level 6 qualification in Public Management, Public Administration, Office Administration, Business Administration or Business Management, plus two years’ functional executive or administration-support experience.
The position includes coordination, secretariat support, stakeholder liaison, reporting and staff supervision.
Application: Jobs-CF9@labour.gov.za
Post 32/18: Supervisor – Inbound
Reference: HR5/1/2/3/27
Salary: R413,001 per annum
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
The advertisement requires an NQF Level 6 undergraduate qualification in communications, marketing, business administration, management, public management, administration or contact-centre related fields and two years’ customer-care experience.
The role involves managing inbound customer-service workflows, resolving queries, handling COID service queries and supervising staff.
Application: Jobs-CF15@labour.gov.za
Post 32/19: Senior Practitioner – Organizational Development
Reference: HR4/4/3/1SPOD/UIF
Posts: 3
Salary: R413,001 per annum + 37% in lieu of benefits
Centre: UIF, Pretoria
Contract: 3 years
Applicants need an NQF Level 6 qualification in an accepted management-services, operations, production, industrial-engineering, work-study or industrial/organizational psychology field, together with two years’ organizational-development experience.
Duties include organizational structure design, job evaluation, implementation of organizational structures and job profiles.
Application: Jobs-UIF15@labour.gov.za
Post 32/20: Chief Security Officer
Reference: HR4/4/08/11
Salary: R338,106 per annum + 37% in lieu of benefits
Centre: Mmabatho Provincial Office
Contract: 1 year
Applicants need a three-year National Diploma at NQF Level 6 or undergraduate degree at NQF Level 7 in Security/Security Risk Management, together with Grade B Security certification, PSIRA and one year of relevant functional experience.
Duties include security monitoring, access control, control-room and key-control management and security administration.
Application: Jobs-ASDHRM-NW@labour.gov.za
Post 32/21: Inbound Agents
Reference: HR5/1/2/3/28
Salary: R280,278 per annum
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
This position requires a Grade 12 certificate and no experience. The advertisement focuses on customer service, call-centre functionality, query management, data capturing and communication skills.
Duties include handling inbound customer queries, registering and capturing COID claims and supporting continuous process improvement.
Application: Jobs-CF16@labour.gov.za
Post 32/22: Claim Processor – Exempted Employers
Reference: HR5/1/2/3/29
Salary: R280,278 per annum
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
The advert lists Grade 12/Senior Certificate and an NQF Level 6 qualification in several relevant disciplines. Experience in claims adjudication, social security or insurance is stated as advantageous.
The work involves claims registration, claims benefits, enquiries and related administrative duties.
Application: Jobs-CF17@labour.gov.za
Post 32/23: Senior Security Officer
Reference: HR4/4/08/10
Salary: R280,278 per annum + 37% in lieu of benefits
Centre: Mmabatho Provincial Office
Contract: 1 year
Applicants need Matric/Grade 12/Senior Certificate, Grade C Security certification, PSIRA and one year of functional security experience.
The position includes control-room services, access control, building and asset safety and key-control monitoring.
Application: Jobs-SPHRM-NW@labour.gov.za
Post 32/24: Personnel Officer – HR Operations
Reference: HR5/1/2/3/30
Salary: R237,453 per annum
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Applicants need Matric/Grade 12 and a three-year NQF Level 6 qualification in Human Resource Management or Personnel Management. An introductory PERSAL certificate is an added advantage.
The duties include recruitment administration, HR information systems and safeguarding HR records.
Application: Jobs-CF18@labour.gov.za
Post 32/25: Senior Accounting Clerk – Trade Creditors
Reference: HR4/4/3/1SACTC/UIF
Posts: 2
Salary: R237,453 per annum
Centre: UIF, Pretoria
Applicants need Matric/Grade 12 and 0–6 months’ experience. The advert also lists knowledge of public finance, accounting principles, relevant financial systems and UIF legislation.
Application: Jobs-UIF16@labour.gov.za
Post 32/26: Senior Accounting Clerk – Trade Creditors
Reference: HR4/4/3/1SACTC/UIF
Posts: 10
Salary: R237,453 per annum + 37% in lieu of benefits
Centre: UIF, Pretoria
Contract: 3 years
The qualification and experience requirements are similar to Post 32/25, with Grade 12 and 0–6 months’ experience specified in the advertisement.
The role includes payment vouchers, reconciliations, financial management and reporting.
Application: Jobs-UIF17@labour.gov.za
Post 32/27: Registry Clerk – UIF
Reference: HR/4/4/2/50
Posts: 2
Salary: R237,453 per annum + 37% in lieu of benefits
Centre: Provincial Office, Eastern Cape
Contract: 3 years
The advert requires Grade 12/Senior Certificate and no experience. A valid driver’s licence is an added advantage.
Duties include counter services, correspondence, filing, records management and document processing.
Application: Jobs-EC9@labour.gov.za
Post 32/28: Security Officer
Reference: HR5/1/2/3/31
Salary: R201,093 per annum
Centre: Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Applicants need Grade 12/NQF Level 4 and a PSIRA Grade C certificate. The advertisement lists security operations, investigations, risk management, access control and related knowledge requirements.
Duties include security control, protection of buildings and assets and patrol procedures.
Application: Jobs-CF19@labour.gov.za
Post 32/29: Security Officer
Reference: HR4/4/3/1SO/UIF
Salary: R201,093 per annum
Centre: UIF, Pretoria
The advertisement requires Grade 12, Grade C security certification and PSIRA registration. No experience is specified for this post.
The position involves physical security, information security, access and key control.
Application: Jobs-UIF18@labour.gov.za
Post 32/30: Security Officer – 103 Posts
Reference: Multiple references by centre
Posts: 103
Salary: R201,093 per annum + 37% in lieu of benefits
Contract: 1 year
This is the largest single group of vacancies in the Employment and Labour section.
The advertised centres include:
- Provincial Office – 13 posts
- Brits – 13 posts
- Mafikeng – 13 posts
- Rustenburg – 13 posts
- Lichtenburg – 11 posts
- Klerksdorp – 10 posts
- Taung – 10 posts
- Mogwase – 10 posts
- Potchefstroom – 10 posts
The advertisement requires Grade 12/Senior Certificate, Grade C Security Certificate/PSIRA and 12 months’ security experience.
Duties include access control, protecting information and assets, security patrols, internal investigations and enforcement of security rules.
Applications must be sent using the email address corresponding to the centre. The advertisement lists separate email addresses for the Provincial Office, Brits, Mafikeng, Rustenburg, Lichtenburg, Klerksdorp, Taung, Mogwase and Potchefstroom.
What the Requirements Mean
Government vacancy adverts can contain technical language that is easy to misunderstand. Here is a practical explanation.
NQF Level
When the advert specifies NQF Level 6 or Level 7, applicants should ensure that their qualification meets the stated level and field requirements.
Do not assume that any diploma or degree will qualify. The field of study also matters.
Functional experience
Functional experience generally refers to practical experience in the specific work area mentioned in the advert.
For example, if an advertisement requires finance experience, general office experience should not automatically be treated as equivalent.
Supervisory or management experience
Where a post requires supervisory, Assistant Director, junior-management or senior-management experience, applicants should carefully compare their employment history with that requirement.
Added advantage
An added advantage is different from a mandatory requirement.
For example, the Post 32/16 advertisement lists a valid driver’s licence as an added advantage.
PSIRA and security certificates
Applicants for the security positions should pay close attention to the exact grade, PSIRA and experience requirements stated for the particular post.
Meeting the Grade 12 requirement alone does not necessarily make an applicant eligible.
Who Should Apply?
You should consider applying if:
- You meet the minimum qualification requirements.
- Your qualification is in the field specified in the advertisement.
- You have the required experience.
- You meet professional or registration requirements where applicable.
- You can provide the required Z83 and CV.
- You can submit the application before the deadline.
- You use the correct reference number and job title.
- You use the correct application email or address for the position.
For contract posts, applicants should also understand the stated contract duration before applying.
Who Should Not Apply?
You should reconsider applying for a particular post if:
- You do not meet the minimum qualification requirement.
- Your qualification is unrelated to the field specified.
- You lack a mandatory professional registration or certificate.
- You do not have the required experience where experience is mandatory.
- You intend to use an outdated Z83.
- You plan to submit one generic application for several different posts.
- You cannot meet the application instructions.
- You intend to submit after the closing time.
The Department states that applications that do not comply with the requirements or are received late will not be considered.
How to Apply
The Department of Employment and Labour provides specific instructions for Circular 32 applications.
Step 1: Download the current Z83
Use the new Z83 application form.
The advertisement specifically states that applications using the old Z83 will not be considered.
Step 2: Complete the Z83 correctly
Sections A, B, C and D must be completed in full.
Where permitted because of limited space, Sections E, F and G may refer the reader to the CV. However, the question concerning conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered and the declaration must be signed.
Step 3: Prepare an updated CV
The Department requires an updated comprehensive CV together with the completed Z83.
Step 4: Apply for each post separately
If applying for more than one position, prepare a separate application for each post.
The Department specifically states that each application for each post must have its own application form.
Step 5: Check the reference number
Use the correct job title and reference number in your application.
Step 6: Use the correct email address
Do not send an application to a random Department email address.
Use the address specified under the particular vacancy.
Step 7: Submit before the deadline
The official closing date is:
18 September 2026
- Walk-in: 16:00
- Online: 23:59
Application Checklist
Before submitting, check every item below:
- I have downloaded the current Z83.
- I have completed Sections A–D.
- I answered the required Part F question.
- I signed/initialled the required parts.
- I prepared an updated comprehensive CV.
- My qualification matches the advertised field.
- I meet the experience requirement.
- I meet any mandatory registration/certificate requirement.
- I used the correct job title.
- I used the correct reference number.
- I used the correct Department name.
- I used the correct email address.
- I prepared a separate application for each post.
- I attached the Z83 and CV as required.
- I checked the closing date and time.
- I kept proof of submission.
Important Z83 and Document Rules
One of the most important parts of this advertisement is the document requirement.
The Department says an online application must include the Z83 application form and CV as one attachment.
Applicants should not automatically send certified copies of every qualification with the initial application unless the specific advertisement requires them.
For these vacancies, the Department states that shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of qualifications and other related documents before or on the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources.
Applicants with foreign qualifications who fall within the categories specified by the advertisement must provide a SAQA evaluation report when shortlisted.
Common Application Mistakes
1. Using the old Z83
The advertisement explicitly warns that old Z83 forms will not be considered.
2. Applying for several posts with one Z83
Each post requires its own application.
3. Leaving mandatory Z83 sections incomplete
Sections A–D must be completed in full.
4. Forgetting the declaration
The Department requires the declaration to be signed.
5. Sending the application to the wrong email
Many Employment and Labour posts have different email addresses.
6. Using the wrong reference number
A correct reference number helps the Department identify the vacancy being applied for.
7. Sending an outdated CV
The Department requests an updated comprehensive CV.
8. Missing the closing time
The closing date is 18 September 2026, with separate walk-in and online times.
9. Assuming every vacancy has the same employment arrangement
Some posts are explicitly identified as one-year or three-year contracts, while others do not state a contract period in the supplied advertisement.
10. Treating an added advantage as a guaranteed requirement
Applicants should distinguish between mandatory requirements and qualifications or experience described as an added advantage.
What Happens After You Apply?
The Department states that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage. It also states that successful candidates will be required to enter into an employment contract and performance agreement where applicable.
The advertisement further states that the Department reserves the right not to make appointments to the advertised posts.
If an applicant has not been contacted within eight weeks after the closing date, the Department says the applicant should accept that the application was unsuccessful.
Pre-Entry Assessments and SMS Positions
Applicants should pay particular attention when applying for Senior Management Services positions.
The advertisement states that shortlisted candidates, including SMS candidates, will undertake two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise and an integrity assessment.
For SMS positions, the advertisement also refers to the SMS Pre-entry programme and related assessment requirements.
Applicants should therefore read the full official advertisement carefully if applying for an SMS-level position.
Employment Equity and Selection
The Department states that it is an equal-opportunity affirmative-action employer and that Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during selection.
Some individual advertisements also contain position-specific Employment Equity notes. Applicants should therefore read the complete advertisement for the specific post they intend to apply for rather than relying only on a general summary.
Editorial Review
DPSACircular.co.za reviewed the vacancy details against the supplied official government advertisement. Our review focused on the advertised positions, reference numbers, salary information, qualification requirements, experience requirements, closing date and application instructions. Readers should use the official advertisement as the final source before submitting an application.
This article intentionally does not reproduce the government vacancy PDF in full. Instead, it provides a structured summary and practical explanation intended to make the advertised information easier to understand.
Where an item is described as an editorial explanation, it should not be treated as a replacement for the official wording.
Advertisement Status, Amendment and Withdrawal
Advertisement status: Open based on the official Circular 32 publication checked on 4 September 2026.
Amended advertisement: No amendment is indicated in the supplied Employment and Labour advertisement reviewed for this article.
Withdrawal: No withdrawal is indicated in the supplied advertisement reviewed for this article.
Important freshness note: Government vacancy information can change. If the Department or DPSA publishes an amendment, correction, extension or withdrawal after this article is updated, the later official notice should take precedence.
Official Source
The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) is the primary official source for the Public Service Vacancy Circular.
The official Circular 32 of 2026 publication identifies Employment and Labour as one of the national departments included in the circular.
Applicants should consult the official DPSA Circular 32 page and the official PDF before submitting an application.
Official source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular – Circular 32 of 2026.
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- Department of Employment and Labour vacancies
- Employment and Labour jobs
- DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 jobs
- Government vacancies
- UIF vacancies
- Compensation Fund vacancies
- Labour Centre jobs
- Security Officer vacancies
- Administration jobs
- HR vacancies
- Finance vacancies
- Public-sector career opportunities
The page focuses on the Department of Employment and Labour section of Circular 32, rather than attempting to cover every department in the national circular.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When was DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 issued?
DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026 was issued on 4 September 2026.
2. What is the closing date for Employment and Labour vacancies in Circular 32?
The closing date is 18 September 2026.
3. What time do online applications close?
Online applications close at 23:59 on 18 September 2026.
4. What time do walk-in applications close?
Walk-in applications close at 16:00 on 18 September 2026.
5. Do I need the new Z83 form?
Yes. The Employment and Labour advertisement states that the new Z83 must be used and that applications using the old Z83 will not be considered.
6. Can I apply for more than one vacancy?
Yes, if you qualify for multiple posts, but the Department states that each post must have its own application form.
7. Must I submit certified qualifications with my first application?
The advertisement states that only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents.
8. What documents are required for an online application?
The advertisement states that the online application must include a completed Z83 and CV as one attachment.
9. Can I use the same CV for different posts?
You can adapt your CV for different positions where appropriate, but make sure the information accurately reflects your actual qualifications and experience.
10. Where can I find the application email?
The application email is specified under each advertised position. Applicants should use the email corresponding to the particular vacancy.
11. Are there Employment and Labour security vacancies?
Yes. Circular 32 includes several Security Officer and Senior Security Officer opportunities, including Post 32/30 with 103 advertised posts.
12. Are there jobs for applicants with Grade 12?
Yes. Several advertised positions have Grade 12/Senior Certificate requirements, including certain security, registry, inbound-agent and accounting-clerk positions.
13. Are there contract positions?
Yes. The advertisement identifies several positions as one-year or three-year contracts. The contract duration should be checked for the individual post.
14. What is the highest salary advertised in this Employment and Labour section?
The highest salary identified in the supplied section is R1,317,384 per annum for Post 32/06: Director: Human Resource Management.
15. Does Post 32/06 accept previous applicants?
Yes. The advertisement describes Post 32/06 as a re-advertisement and encourages candidates who previously applied to re-apply.
16. What happens if I submit my application late?
The Department states that late applications will not be considered.
17. What happens if I am shortlisted?
Shortlisted candidates may be required to provide certified qualifications and related documents and may be required to complete assessments depending on the position.
18. What happens if I am not contacted?
The Department states that if an applicant has not been contacted within eight weeks after the closing date, the applicant should accept that the application was unsuccessful.
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Final Applicant Reminder
Before sending an application, check the official advertisement one more time.
In particular, confirm:
- The post number.
- The reference number.
- The qualification.
- The required experience.
- Any professional registration or certificate.
- The correct Z83.
- The application email or physical address.
- The correct attachment requirements.
- The closing date.
- The closing time.
For Circular 32 Employment and Labour applications, the official advertisement gives 18 September 2026 as the closing date, with walk-in applications closing at 16:00 and online applications at 23:59.
Do not wait until the final day if you can submit earlier.
The official government advertisement should always be checked before submission.
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