HR Clerks Vacancies at Department of Employment and Labour

• A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification.
• No previous work experience is required.

Although experience is not required, applicants are expected to have an understanding of basic human resource administration and public service procedures. Candidates who have studied subjects or completed training related to human resources, administration, public management, office administration, or a similar field may find the duties easier to understand and perform.

Knowledge Required

The successful applicants should have knowledge of various administrative and human resource processes. The advertised position specifically identifies the following areas of knowledge:

• Knowledge of PERSAL and human resource information management systems.
• Knowledge of registry duties and practices.
• Ability to capture information and operate a computer.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
• Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures within the working environment.
• Understanding of registry-related work and administrative processes.

Applicants should therefore be comfortable working with information, maintaining records, capturing data accurately, and following established administrative procedures.

Skills Required

Candidates should demonstrate a combination of administrative, communication, organisational, and computer-related skills. The Department has identified the following skills as important for the position:

• Communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Innovative and creative thinking.
• Presentation skills.
• Report-writing skills.
• Time-management skills.
• Organising and planning skills.
• Problem-solving skills.

Strong attention to detail will also be important because human resource administration involves handling employee information, records, documentation, and official correspondence.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Human Resource Clerk will be responsible for assisting with the implementation of various human resource administration practices within the Department.

Key responsibilities include:

• Implementing human resource administration practices relating to recruitment and selection.
• Assisting with the administration of employee conditions of service.
• Processing and administering matters relating to leave.
• Assisting with housing-related employee administration.
• Handling matters relating to medical benefits.
• Assisting with Injury on Duty (IOD) administration.
• Processing Long Service Recognition matters.
• Assisting with overtime administration.
• Processing relevant relocation matters.
• Assisting with pension-related administration.
• Handling various allowances and employee benefits.
• Assisting with PILIR and other human resource administration processes.
• Facilitating aspects of the performance management function.
• Responding to and addressing human resource administration enquiries.

The role therefore provides exposure to several important areas of human resource management and public sector administration.

How to Apply

Applicants must carefully follow the Department’s application instructions. Online applications must include a completed Z83 application form and an updated comprehensive CV as one attachment.

When submitting an application by email, applicants must ensure that the email contains the following information correctly:

• The correct job title.
• The correct reference number.
• The correct Department name.
• The correct email address associated with the advertised position.

Applications must be submitted using the new Z83 application form. Applicants can obtain the form from Public Service Departments or from the South African Government website.

The Department has stated that applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be considered.

Applicants applying for multiple posts should also note that each application for each post must have its own application form.

Important Z83 Instructions

Candidates should take particular care when completing the Z83 form. Sections A, B, C and D must be completed in full.

Due to limited space on the form, applicants may indicate “refer to CV” or “see attached” in Sections E, F and G, where appropriate. However, the question concerning conditions that may prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered, and the declaration must be completed and signed.

Only the following documents are required at the initial application stage:

• A completed, initialled and signed Z83 application form.
• An updated and comprehensive CV.

Shortlisted candidates will subsequently be required to provide certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents before or on the day of the interview, following communication from Human Resources.

Applicants with foreign qualifications who are non-RSA citizens or permanent resident permit holders will be required to provide a SAQA evaluation report if shortlisted.

Important Information for Applicants

Applicants should ensure that their applications are submitted before the stated deadline. Late applications will not be considered. Failure to comply with the application requirements may also result in an application not being considered.

Shortlisted candidates, including SMS candidates where applicable, will be required to undertake two pre-entry assessments. These include a practical exercise designed to assess suitability against the technical and generic requirements of the position, as well as an integrity assessment relating to ethical conduct.

Applicants should also be aware that successful candidates will be required to enter into an employment contract and performance agreement.

The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised positions. Communication will generally be limited to shortlisted candidates. Applicants who have not been contacted within eight weeks after the closing date should regard their application as unsuccessful.

Human Resource Clerk Application Deadline

The closing date for the Human Resource Clerk vacancies is 05 October 2026. Walk-in applications close at 16:00, while online applications close at 23:59.

Applicants should carefully review all requirements before submitting their applications and ensure that the correct reference number, job title, Z83 form and CV are included.

For enquiries relating to the position, applicants can contact Ms K Fuller on (021) 441 8119.

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