The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) is recruiting 165 Client Service Officers under the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI). This programme gives unemployed youth the chance to gain valuable work experience while improving service delivery in Labour Centres across South Africa.
About the Programme
The PYEI aims to tackle youth unemployment by creating meaningful work opportunities and equipping participants with practical skills.
As Client Service Officers, successful candidates will:
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Assist job seekers with access to opportunities.
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Provide labour market information.
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Support employers and workers with essential services.
This initiative builds both professional capacity and long-term employability.
Position Details
Posts: Client Service Officer (X165)
Salary: R269 499 per annum
Requirements:
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Grade 12 / Senior Certificate.
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0–6 months’ experience.
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Knowledge of UIF Acts & Regulations, PFMA, POPIA, Treasury Regulations, Batho Pele Principles, and Customer Care.
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Skills in interviewing, communication, computer literacy, customer relations, and time management.
Duties:
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Provide screening services.
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Process UIF benefit applications.
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Register continuation of payments.
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Offer administrative and customer support.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted to the relevant provincial offices either by post, hand delivery, or online.
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Applications;
Submit your application to the relevant office below. Where online submission is offered, email your Z83 + CV (single PDF) to the address provided.
Free State (Provincial Office)
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Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Post: Private Bag X522, Bloemfontein, 9300
Hand Deliver: Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein
Email: jobs-fs11@labour.gov.za
KwaZulu-Natal (Labour Centres & Satellites)
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Dundee Labour Centre
Post: PO Box 445, Dundee, 3000
Hand Deliver: 63 Victoria Street, Dundee
Online (Email): Jobs-KZN4@Labour.gov.za -
Estcourt Labour Centre
Post: PO Box 449, Estcourt, 3310
Hand Deliver: 75 Phillip Street, Estcourt
Online (Email): Jobs-KZN18@Labour.gov.za -
Kokstad Labour Centre
Post: PO Box 260, Kokstad, 4700
Hand Deliver: 59 Hope Street, Kokstad
Online (Email): Jobs-KZN1@Labour.gov.za -
Ladysmith Labour Centre
Post: Private Bag X9925, Ladysmith, 3370
Hand Deliver: 35 Keate Street, Ladysmith
Online (Email): Jobs-KZN5@Labour.gov.za -
Newcastle Labour Centre
Post: Private Bag X9925, Newcastle, 3370
Hand Deliver: 29 Scott Street, Newcastle, 2940
Online (Email): Jobs-KZN20@Labour.gov.za -
Pinetown Labour Centre
Post: PO Box 1025, Pinetown, 3610
Hand Deliver: 49 Kings Road, Pinetown
Online (Email): Jobs-KZN11@Labour.gov.za -
Prospecton Labour Centre
Post: PO Box 343, Umbongothwini, 4120
Hand Deliver: N3 Prospecton Place, Prospecton
Online (Email): Jobs-KZN17@Labour.gov.za
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Richmond Labour Centre
Post: PO Box 852, Richmond, 3780
Hand Deliver: 60 Shepstone Street, Richmond
Online (Email): Jobs-KZN2@Labour.gov.za -
Stanger (KwaDukuza) Labour Centre
Post: PO Box 138, Stanger, 4450
Hand Deliver: 12 Cator Street, Stanger
Online (Email): Jobs-KZN10@Labour.gov.za -
Ulundi Labour Centre
Post: Private Bag X56, Ulundi, 3838
Hand Deliver: Unit A Wombe Street, Ulundi
Online (Email): Jobs-KZN3@Labour.gov.za
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Verulam Labour Centre
Post: PO Box 1144, Verulam
Hand Deliver: 13 Wick Street, Verulam
Online (Email): Jobs-KZN25@Labour.gov.za
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Vryheid Labour Centre
Post: PO Box 430, Vryheid
Hand Deliver: 99 Landrose Street, Vryheid
Online (Email): Jobs-KZN29@Labour.gov.za
Important: Applications must include a Z83 form and CV only (merged into one PDF). State the job title and reference number clearly in the subject line. Applications sent as images (JPEG) will not be accepted.
Benefits of the Programme
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Monthly stipend in line with PYEI provisions.
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Hands-on workplace experience in public service.
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Mentorship and professional development.
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Enhanced career prospects in government and beyond.
Why Apply?
This programme is more than temporary employment it’s a chance to gain skills, serve communities, and build a career foundation in employment services. With 165 positions available, opportunities are limited, so applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.
Enquiries
For enquiries related to applications or posts, applicants may contact officials listed in the official advert.
General enquiries:
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Email: Pes@Labour.gov.za
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Call Centre: 086 010 1018
Closing Date: 12 September 2025
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Walk-in applications: 16:00
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Online applications: Midnight
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