Department of Employment and Labour Opens Seven Opportunities Paying R280,278 a Year

The Department of Employment and Labour is recruiting seven Employer Registration Clerks for the Compensation Fund in Pretoria. The advertised salary is R280,278 per year, and previous experience is not required.

Eligibility and role

Applicants need Grade 12 at NQF 4, computer literacy, communication and record-handling skills, plus the administrative and financial knowledge described in the advert. Duties involve employer registrations, updating records and checking information.

The vacancy reference is HR 5/1/2/3/43, under post 39/15. Employment-equity preference is stated for people with disabilities, Indians and Whites.

Application documents and deadline

Email a completed, initialled and signed current Z83 and a comprehensive CV together in one attachment to Jobs-CF6@labour.gov.za. Include the correct title and reference in the email. Certified supporting documents are requested from shortlisted applicants.

The deadline is 13 November 2026: 23:59 for online applications and 16:00 for walk-ins. The advert does not specify a timezone. Use the vacancy’s email route and read the official instructions in Annexure D.

A practical submission check

1. Make a short checklist from the official advert before completing the form. Distinguish what must accompany the initial application from information the department may ask for later.
2. Check that the spelling of your name and the dates in your CV agree with the details on the form. Explain any genuine gaps or unusual dates accurately instead of trying to conceal them.
3. Open the final attachment yourself. Check that every page is readable, none is missing and the file contains the intended version of your documents.
4. Check the recipient address carefully before sending and save your sent message. A saved email is a useful record, but it does not by itself prove the recipient received or accepted the application.

For a first job application, school projects, community activities or volunteering can provide examples of careful record keeping and dependable work. Label these examples honestly. Do not present unpaid activities as formal employment or invent responsibilities to fill space.

Frequently asked questions

Does meeting the requirements guarantee an interview?

No. Eligibility is a starting point, not a selection promise. Focus on submitting a clear and complete account of your own qualifications.

Should I wait until the final evening?

Allow time to check your file and address before the deadline. Last-minute technical problems can leave little opportunity to correct a mistake.

Reign Gigs is an independent publisher and does not receive applications or make appointments. The department’s official advert governs the recruitment process.