Department of Employment and Labour Client Service Officer Vacancies 2026: X9 Posts Available in Western Cape
The Department of Employment and Labour is inviting suitably qualified applicants to apply for Client Service Officer: Public Employment Services (PES) vacancies. There are nine posts available at various Labour Centres across the Western Cape.
This is a good opportunity for candidates with Grade 12/Matric who have strong communication skills, computer literacy, and an interest in helping work-seekers access employment and learning opportunities.
Client Service Officer: Public Employment Services Posts
Position: Client Service Officer: Public Employment Services (PES)
Department: Department of Employment and Labour
Number of Posts: 9
Salary: R280 278 per annum
Closing Date: 08 June 2026
Location: Western Cape Labour Centres
Available Labour Centres and Reference Numbers
Applicants must use the correct reference number for the Labour Centre they are applying to.
- Beaufort West Labour Centre
Ref No: HR4/4/10/659 – 1 Post - Bellville Labour Centre
Ref No: HR4/4/10/660 – 2 Posts - Cape Town Labour Centre
Ref No: HR4/4/10/661 – 3 Posts - George Labour Centre
Ref No: HR4/4/10/662 – 1 Post - Mitchells Plain Labour Centre
Ref No: HR4/4/10/663 – 1 Post - Oudtshoorn Labour Centre
Ref No: HR4/4/10/664 – 1 Post
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for this position, applicants must have:
- Matric / Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
- Computer literacy
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Listening skills
- Telephone etiquette
- Interviewing skills
- Ability to interpret legislation
Knowledge Required
Applicants should have knowledge of:
- Departmental policies, procedures and guidelines
- Labour legislation and regulations
- Employment Services Act
- Public Service Act and Regulations
- Batho Pele principles
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will support the Public Employment Services unit by assisting work-seekers and employers through the Employment Services of South Africa system.
Key duties include:
- Registering work-seekers on ESSA
- Registering work and learning opportunities on ESSA
- Referring work-seekers for employment counselling services
- Providing administrative support for the placement of work-seekers
- Assisting with work and learning opportunity placements
- Performing general administrative duties
- Participating in advocacy sessions when required
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is suitable for applicants who enjoy working with people and can provide professional client service in a public-facing environment.
You may be a good fit if you are organised, patient, computer literate, and able to communicate clearly with different members of the public. Since the role involves helping job seekers and supporting employment-related services, applicants should also be comfortable handling enquiries and administrative tasks.
How to Apply
Applications can be posted or hand delivered to:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
PO Box 872
Cape Town
8000
Or hand deliver to:
Department of Employment and Labour
No. 9 Long Street
Corner of Riebeeck and Long Street
Cape Town
Applicants may also apply by email using the correct email address for the Labour Centre they are applying to:
- Beaufort West: WCJobs-BEA@LABOUR.gov.za
- Bellville: WCJobs-BELL@LABOUR.gov.za
- Cape Town: WCJobs-CTN@LABOUR.gov.za
- George: WCJobs-GRG@LABOUR.gov.za
- Mitchells Plain: WCJobs-MP@LABOUR.gov.za
- Oudtshoorn: WCJobs-OUD@LABOUR.gov.za
Enquiries
For enquiries, contact:
Ms K Fuller
Tel: 021 441 8119
Important Note
Applicants must ensure that they quote the correct reference number for the Labour Centre they are applying to. The Department has indicated that priority will be given to White Males for these posts.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 08 June 2026. Late applications may not be considered, so applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
