Department of Employment and Labour Administrative Clerk Vacancies 2026: Five Posts Available
Department of Employment and Labour Administrative Clerk Vacancies 2026: Five Posts Available
The Department of Employment and Labour is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for five Administrative Clerk: Management Support Services vacancies in KwaZulu-Natal.
The available positions are based at the Durban and Ulundi Labour Centres. Applicants only need a Matric, Grade 12 or Senior Certificate to qualify academically.
Successful candidates will earn R237 453 per year and provide essential administrative, financial, supply chain, human resources and records management support within their respective Labour Centres.
Applications must be submitted by 31 July 2026.
Department of Employment and Labour Administrative Clerk Vacancies Overview
Position: Administrative Clerk: Management Support Services
Number of posts: Five
Department: Department of Employment and Labour
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Available Administrative Clerk Posts
The five vacancies are divided between two Labour Centres.
Durban Labour Centre
Number of posts: Two
Reference number: HR4/4/6/6
Ulundi Labour Centre
Number of posts: Three
Reference number: HR4/4/6/7
Applicants should use the correct reference number for the Labour Centre at which they want to work.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must have one of the following qualifications:
- Matric certificate
- Grade 12 certificate
- Senior Certificate
No tertiary qualification is listed as a compulsory requirement for these positions.
Applicants should understand the Batho Pele principles, departmental policies and procedures, and Treasury Regulations.
Candidates should also have the following abilities:
- Good verbal and written communication
- Computer literacy
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Planning and organisational skills
- Ability to work accurately with administrative information
These competencies will help the successful candidates perform different support functions within a busy Labour Centre environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Administrative Clerks appointed to these positions will provide management support services to their respective Labour Centres.
Their responsibilities will include:
Supply Chain Management
The successful candidates will assist with daily supply chain management functions. This may include supporting procurement processes, maintaining administrative records and helping ensure that supply chain activities follow departmental procedures.
Finance and Office Management
Administrative Clerks will provide finance and general office management support. They will help maintain an organised office environment and assist with routine financial administration.
Human Resource Administration
The appointed candidates will support human resource management activities within the Labour Centre. This may include maintaining employee records and assisting with general personnel administration.
Training and Performance Activities
Successful applicants will help coordinate and administer employee training and performance management activities.
Records Management
The Administrative Clerks will be responsible for maintaining, filing and managing official records. Documents must be stored correctly and made available when required.
How to Apply for the Durban Posts
Applicants interested in the two Durban Labour Centre vacancies can apply by email, post or hand delivery.
Email applications
Send applications to:
Applicants should ensure that the email application clearly includes the Durban reference number:
HR4/4/6/6
Postal applications
Address applications to:
Deputy Director: Durban Labour Centre
PO Box 10074
Marine Parade
4056
Hand-delivered applications
Applications can be delivered to:
Government Buildings
Masonic Grove
Durban
4001
How to Apply for the Ulundi Posts
Applicants interested in the three Ulundi Labour Centre vacancies can submit applications by email, post or hand delivery.
Email applications
Send applications to:
Applicants should include the Ulundi reference number:
HR4/4/6/7
Postal applications
Address applications to:
Deputy Director: Ulundi Labour Centre
Private Bag X56
Ulundi
3838
Hand-delivered applications
Applications can be delivered to:
Unit A, Wombe Street
Ulundi
3838
Applicants should not send a Durban application to the Ulundi email address or an Ulundi application to the Durban email address.
Employment Equity Notice
The Department of Employment and Labour has indicated that preference may be given to candidates from the following employment equity groups:
- African males
- Indian males
- White males
- White females
All eligible applicants may still submit applications, but the department’s employment equity targets may be considered during the selection process.
Enquiries
For questions about the Durban Labour Centre vacancies, contact:
Mr SA Mchunu
Telephone: 031 336 1692
For questions about the Ulundi Labour Centre vacancies, contact:
Mr TJ Nkosi
Telephone: 035 879 8824
The contact persons should be approached for vacancy-related enquiries. Applications must be submitted through the appropriate email, postal or hand-delivery channel.
Closing Date
The closing date for the Department of Employment and Labour Administrative Clerk vacancies is:
31 July 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline. Late applications may not be considered.
Important Application Tips
Before submitting an application, candidates should:
- Select either the Durban or Ulundi Labour Centre.
- Use the correct reference number.
- Send the application to the correct email or physical address.
- Check that all required information has been completed.
- Use a clear and professional email subject line.
- Submit the application before 31 July 2026.
- Keep a copy of the completed application and supporting documents.
A suitable email subject line would be:
Application for Administrative Clerk – HR4/4/6/6 – Durban
or
Application for Administrative Clerk – HR4/4/6/7 – Ulundi
Why This Opportunity May Be Worth Considering
These Administrative Clerk vacancies provide an opportunity for Grade 12 applicants to enter or continue building a career in the public service.
The positions offer exposure to several important administrative areas, including finance, supply chain management, human resources, employee performance and records management.
Candidates with good computer, communication and organisational skills are encouraged to prepare their applications carefully and apply before the closing date.
