South Africa’s Department of Employment and Labour, under the umbrella of the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI), is making a significant leap forward by opening up 421 Client Service Officer (CSO) posts across the nation. Targeted at young South Africans, this opportunity underscores the government’s commitment to tackling youth unemployment and enhancing public service delivery.
What Is the PYEI?
The Presidential Youth Employment Initiative is a flagship programme aimed at transitioning young people from education into gainful employment or training. It does this by coordinating existing schemes, enhancing demand‑led skilling, nurturing self‑employment ecosystems, and expanding the National Pathway Management Network (NPMN). The Department of Employment and Labour plays a central implementation role, collaborating with stakeholders like the Presidency, NYDA, DHET, Harambee, YES, and others
POSTS: CLIENT SERVICE OFFICER (X421 POSTS)
SALARY : R269 499 per annum
CENTRE :
- Labour Centre: Centane Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR4/4/6/01 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Idutywa Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR4/4/6/02 (X2 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Nqamakwe Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR4/4/6/03 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Tsomo Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR4/4/ 6/04 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Willowavale Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR4/4/ 6/05 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Cradock (Customer Service) Ref No: HR4/4/6/07 (X2 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Somerset East Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR4/4/6/08 (X2 Posts)
- Labour Centre: EL IDZ Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR4/4/8/09 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Matatiele Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/06/10 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Mount Frere Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/11 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Ntabankulu Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/12 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Adelaide Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/13 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Alice Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/14 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Middelburg Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/14 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Willowmore Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/15 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Joubertina Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/16 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Louterwater Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/17 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Misgund Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/18 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Hankey Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/19 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Patensie Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/20 (X2 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Jeffreysbay Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/21 (X2 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Humansdop Satellite Office(Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/22 (X4 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Cala Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/23 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Cofimvaba Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/24 (X2 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Lady Frere Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/25 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Whittlesea Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/26 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Bizana Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/27 (X4 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Flagstaff Satellite Office(Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/28 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Port St Johns Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/29 (X2 Posts)
- Makhanda Labour Centre (Customer Service) Ref No: HR4/4/6/30 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Port Alfred Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/31 (X2 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Barkly East Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/32 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Sterkspruit Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/33 (X2 Posts)
- Labour Centre Mdantsane (Customer Service) Ref No: HR4/4/6/34 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: High Way Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/35 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Berlin Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/36 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Mqanduli Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/37 (X6 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Libode Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/38 (X2 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Nqeleni Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/39 (X2 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Elliot Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/40 (X2 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Mount Fletcher Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/41 (X2 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Tsolo Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/42 (X2 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Ugie Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/43 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Sutterheim Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/44 (X2 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Peddie Satellite Office (Customer Service) Ref No: HR/4/4/6/45 (X2 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Barberton (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X6 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Bethal (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (6X Posts)
- Labour Centre: Morganzon Satellite (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Carolina (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Badplaas Satellite (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Eerstehoek (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X4 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Ermelo (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X5 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Breyton Satellite (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Lothair Satellite (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Komatipoort Satellite (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: KwaMhlanga (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Mbibane satellite (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Mdutjana Satellite (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Mokobola Satellite (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Siyabuswa Satellite (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Mashishing (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X5 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Waterval Boven Satellite (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Middelburg (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X2 posts)
- Labour Centre: Belfast Satellite (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Hendrina (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Machadodorp Satellite (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Mbombela (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Hazy view Satellite (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X3 posts)
- Labour Centre: White river Satellite (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Mkhondo (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X6 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Volkrust (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X5 posts)
- Labour Centre: Sabie (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X5 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Graskop Satellite (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Casteel Satellite (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Secunda (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X2 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Leandra Satellite (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Standerton (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X6 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Balfour (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Delmas Satellite (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Ga-nala (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Ogies Satellite (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Amersfoort (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/7/54 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Barberton (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Bethal (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (4X Posts)
- Labour Centre: Morganzon Satellite (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Carolina (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X4 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Badplaas Satellite (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55(X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Eerstehoek (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X4 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Ermelo (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Breyton Satellite (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Lothair Satellite (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Malelane (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Komatipoort Satellite (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: KwaMhlanga (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Mbibane satellite (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Mdutjana Satellite (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Mokobola Satellite (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Siyabuswa Satellite (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Mashishing (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X4 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Waterval Boven Satellite (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Middelburg (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X4 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Belfast Satellite (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Hendrina Satellite (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Machadodorp Satellite (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Mbombela (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Hazy view Satellite (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: White river Satellite (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Mkhondo (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Amersfoort Satellite (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Volkrust (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X4 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Sabie (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X4 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Graskop Satellite (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Casteel Satellite (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X4 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Secunda (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Leandra Satellite (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Standerton (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Balfour (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Delmas Satellite (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Ga-nala Ref (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X3 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Ogies Satellite (Quality Assurer) Ref No: HR/4/4/7/55 (X1 Post)
- Vryburg Labour Centre (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/07/15 (X12 Posts)
- Potchefstroom Labour Centre (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/07/16 (X14 Posts)
- Christiana Labour Centre (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/07/17 (X14 Posts)
- Taung Labour Centre (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/07/18 (X14 Posts)
- Klerksdorp Labour Centre (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/07/19 (X10 Posts)
- Brits Labour Centre (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/07/20 (X9 Posts)
- Rustenburg Labour Centre (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/07/21 (X5 Posts)
- Lichtenburg Labour Centre (UIF) Ref No: HR4/4/07/22 (X8 Posts)
- Mogwase Labour Centre (UIF) Ref No HR4/4/07/23 (X13 Posts)
Why This Matters
This mass recruitment under PYEI aligns with South Africa’s ambitious youth employment strategy—integrating education, labour-market placement, and public service opportunities. It not only bolsters state capacity at service points but also equips young people with experience and exposure that can be a springboard to future roles.
CSOs gain:
- On-the-job administrative exposure within UIF, IES, PES frameworks
- Insight into public service ethics, legislation, and systems
- A foothold into further public sector or private-sector administrative careers
REQUIREMENTS :
- Grade 12\ Senior Certificate.
- 0 – 6 months experience required.
Knowledge:
- Unemployment Insurance Act and Regulations, Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act, Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA),
- Treasury Regulations, Batho Pele Principles, Department of Labour and UIF Policies and Procedures, UIF’s vision, Mission and Values, Customer Care Principles,
Procedures and Guidelines Skills:
- Interviewing, Communication (verbal and written),
- Listening, Computer Literacy, Customer Relations,
- Analytical, Time Management,
- Interpersonal, Telephone etiquette, on job training (operation system).
DUTIES :
- Provide screening services.
- Process applications for UIF benefits.
- Register payment continuation forms.
- Provide administrative functions.
APPLICATIONS :
- Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, Private Bag X3081, Butterworth, 4960, Hand deliver at ERF 9369 Blyth and Robison Streets, Butterworth, 4960. Email: Jobs-ECBTW@Labour.gov.za
- Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, Private Bag X530, eMaXesibeni, 4735, Hand deliver at No 52 Church Street, emaXesibeni, 4735. Email: Jobs-ECMTA@Labour.gov.za
- Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, Private Bag X530, Fort Beaufort, 4735, Hand deliver at No 528 Alice Road Old, Teba Building, Fort Beaufort, 5720. Email: Jobs-ECFOB@Labour.gov.za
- Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, PO Box 38, Cradock, 5880, Hand deliver at 73 Frere Street Centre Cradock, 5880. Email: Jobs-ECCRD@Labour.gov.za
- Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, PO Box 342 Graaf-Reinet, 6280, Hand deliver at 63 Church Street Graaf-Reinet, 6280. Email: Jobs-ECGRN@Labour.gov.za
- Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, IG Building Ensuco House NR Hill and Church Streets, East London, 5201. Email: Jobs-ECELN@Labour.gov.za
- Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, 15A Chase Street, Kariega, 6230. Email Jobs-ECUHG@Labour.gov.za
- Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, Mzaule Street NU1 Mdantsane, 5219. Email: Jobs-ECMDS@Labour.gov.za
- Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations Manpower Building CNR Elliot and Madeira Streets, Umthatha. Email Jobs–ECUTT@Labour.gov.za
- Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, PO Box 5320, Komani, 5320, Hand deliver at 10 Robinson Road Komani, 5320. Email: Jobs-ECQTN@Labour.gov.za
- Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, PO Box X 342 Makhanda, 6140, Hand deliver at 20 High Street Makhanda, 6140. Email: Jobs-ECGTN@Labour.gov.za
- Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, Private Bag X1002 Lusikisiki, 4820, Hand deliver at Stanford and Jacaranda Streets Lusikisiki 4820. Email: Jobs-ECLSS@Labour.gov.za
- Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, PO Box 397 Nqanqarhu, 5780, Hand deliver at 1 Royal Road Nqanqarhu, 5480. Email: Jobs-ECMCR@Labour.gov.za
- Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, PO Box X 148 Maletswai, 9750, Hand deliver at 80b Somerset Street Maletswai, 9750. Email: Jobs-ECALN@Labour.gov.za
- Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, PO Box 260 Qonce 5600, Hand deliver at 41 Arthur Street Qonce 5600. Email: Jobs-ECKWT@Labour.gov.za
- Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X7263, Emalahleni, 1035 Or hand delivery to Labour Building Corner Hofmeyer and Beatty Avenue, Emalahleni or Email: Jobs-MPU-CSO@LABOUR.gov.za
- Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X2040, Mmabatho, 2735 or hand deliver at: Provident House, University Drive, Mmabatho. or Email: Jobs-NW6@LABOUR.gov.za
All attachments for online application must include an application Z83 form and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified.
Our Conclusion:
The Department of Employment and Labour’s offering of 421 Client Service Officer positions via the PYEI is a major employer-led intervention aimed at empowering South Africa’s youth. With standardized entry-level salaries, minimal experience requirements, and multiple placement locations, it provides an accessible launchpad into the world of work.
ENQUIRIES :
- Ms N Getyeza Tel No: (047) 491 0656
- Ms L Nongena Tel No: (039) 254 7201
- Mr T Mgudane Tel No: (046) 645 7700
- Ms N Mkonto Tel No: (048) 881 3010
- Mr S Mshumpela Tel No: (049) 892 2142
- Mr M Njamela Tel No: (043) 702 7500
- Ms W Koba Tel No: (041) 995 7047
- Mr L Mduduma Tel No: (043) 285 0403
- Ms S Zaula Tel No: (047) 501 5600
- Mr S Thambo Tel No: (045) 807 5477
- Ms W Koba Tel No: (041) 995 7047
- Ms N Ntlokwana Tel No: (046) 622 2104
- Ms N Mtwa Tel No: (039) 253 1996
- Ms N Mvanyashe Tel No: (045) 932 1077
- Mr R Mbali Tel No: (051) 633 2633
- Mr Mbande Tel No: (043) 718 8380
- Ms E Baholo Tel No: (013) 655 8700
- Ms N Mathule Tel No: (018) 632 4323 (Lichtenburg)
- Ms M Barkel Tel No: (018) 297 5100 (Potchefstroom)
- Ms BC Dirane Tel No: (014) 285 0158 (Rustenburg)
- Mr P Motlhabane Tel No: (053) 441 9700 (Christiana)
- Mr T Tegele Tel No: (018) 464 8700 (Klerksdorp)
- Mr B Molefe Tel No: (014) 555 (Mogwase)
- Mr N Mthembu Tel No: (012) 252 3068 (Brits Labour Centre)
- Mr P Mochwening Tel No: (053) 927 5221 (Vryburg)
- Mr T Lucas Tel No: (053) 994 1679 (Taung)
CLOSING DATE : 08 AUGUST 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 (online)
