Employment and Labour Client Service Officers (X97 Posts) 2026 Intake
Location: Various Labour Centres in Eastern Cape
Department: Department of Employment and Labour
Reports To: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
Job Purpose
The Client Service Administrator plays a critical role in delivering frontline services to clients applying for Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) benefits. This position ensures compliance with relevant legislation, departmental policies, and service standards while providing efficient, accurate, and customer-focused assistance. The role involves processing applications, managing administrative tasks, and upholding the principles of Batho Pele to ensure quality public service delivery.
Minimum Requirements
- Educational Qualification:
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate (Matric).
- Experience:
- No prior experience required; comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided.
Knowledge Areas
The successful candidate must demonstrate or acquire knowledge in the following:
- Legislation and Regulations:
- Unemployment Insurance Act and Regulations
- Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act
- Public Financial Management Act (PFMA)
- Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
- Departmental Frameworks:
- Department of Employment and Labour Policies and Procedures
- UIF Vision, Mission, and Values
- Treasury Regulations
- Batho Pele Principles
- Operational Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures
Skills and Competencies
- Technical Skills:
- Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite and UIF operational systems)
- Interpretation of legislation (UI Act and Contributions Act)
- Communication Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Active listening and interviewing techniques
- Telephone etiquette
- Interpersonal Skills:
- Customer service orientation
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving
- Organizational Skills:
- Time management and ability to prioritize tasks
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Additional Competencies:
- Ability to work under pressure
- Adaptability and willingness to learn
Key Responsibilities
The Client Service Administrator will be responsible for the following duties:
- Client Screening and Advisory Services
- Welcome and assist clients visiting the Labour Centre.
- Screen applications for UIF benefits to ensure completeness and compliance with requirements.
- Provide accurate information and guidance on UIF processes, eligibility criteria, and required documentation.
- Processing UIF Applications
- Capture and process claims for unemployment benefits in accordance with UIF regulations.
- Validate client information and ensure accurate data entry into operational systems.
- Monitor and track application status to ensure timely resolution.
- Payment Continuation and Follow-Up
- Register and process payment continuation forms for approved beneficiaries.
- Liaise with clients regarding outstanding documentation or queries related to payments.
- Administrative Support
- Maintain organized records and filing systems for all UIF-related transactions.
- Prepare reports and assist with audits as required by departmental policies.
- Ensure compliance with PFMA and POPIA in handling financial and personal information.
- Customer Service Excellence
- Uphold Batho Pele principles by delivering courteous, transparent, and efficient service.
- Address client complaints and escalate unresolved issues to supervisors promptly.
Performance Indicators
- Accuracy and timeliness in processing UIF applications.
- Compliance with legislative and policy requirements.
- Positive client feedback and adherence to service standards.
- Effective record-keeping and reporting.
Work Environment
- Office-based role within Labour Centre premises.
- Interaction with diverse clients and stakeholders.
- Requires ability to manage high volumes of applications during peak periods.
Training and Development
- Comprehensive induction and on-the-job training on UIF operational systems.
- Continuous professional development opportunities in customer service and legislative compliance.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their applications to the relevant Labour Centre. Applications must include:
- A completed Z83 application form.
- A detailed CV.
- Certified copies of ID and qualifications.
Submission Addresses and Emails:
- Butterworth: Private Bag X3081, ERF 9369 Blyth & Robison Streets. Email: Jobs-ECBTW@labour.gov.za
- eMaXesibeni: Private Bag X530, No 52 Church Street. Email: Jobs-ECMTA@labour.gov.za
- Fort Beaufort: Private Bag X530, No 528 Alice Road. Email: Jobs-ECFOB@labour.gov.za
- Cradock: PO Box 38, 73 Frere Street. Email: Jobs-ECCRD@labour.gov.za
- Graaf-Reinet: PO Box 342, 63 Church Street. Email: Jobs-ECGRN@labour.gov.za
- Mthatha: Private Bag X5080, No.8 Cnr Maderia & Elliot Street. Email: Jobs-ECUTT@labour.gov.za
- East London: Private Bag X9084, 10 Cnr Oxford & Hill Street. Email: Jobs-ECELN@labour.gov.za
- Kariega: P.O. Box 562, 15A Chase Street. Email: Jobs-ECUHT@labour.gov.za
- Mdantsane: Private Bag X19, No.1 Mazaule Street NU1. Email: Jobs-ECMDS@labour.gov.za
- Komani: PO Box 5320, 10 Robinson Road. Email: Jobs-ECQTN@labour.gov.za
- Makhanda: PO Box X342, 20 High Street. Email: Jobs-ECGTN@labour.gov.za
- Lusikisiki: Private Bag X1002, Stanford & Jacaranda Streets. Email: Jobs-ECLSS@labour.gov.za
- Nqanqarhu: PO Box 397, 1 Royal Road. Email: Jobs-ECMCR@labour.gov.za
- Maletswai: PO Box X148, 80b Somerset Street. Email: Jobs-ECALN@labour.gov.za
- Qonce: PO Box 260, 41 Arthur Street. Email: Jobs-ECKWT@labour.gov.za
Closing Statement
This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about public service and committed to making a positive impact in the lives of South Africans. If you have strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply and join the Department of Employment and Labour in delivering quality services to our communities.
CENTRE :
- Labour Centre: Butterworth but stationed at Centane Satellite Office Ref No: HR4/4/9/01 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Butterworth but stationed at Idutywa Satellite Office Ref No: HR4/4/9/02 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Butterworth but stationed at Nqamakwe Satellite Office Ref No: HR4/4/9/03 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Butterworth but stationed at Tsomo Satellite Office Ref No: HR4/4/ 9/04 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Butterworth but stationed at Willowavale Satellite Office Ref No: HR4/4/9/05 (X1 Post)
- Cradock Labour Centre Ref No: HR4/4/9/06 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Cradock but stationed at Somerset East Satellite Office Ref No: HR4/4/9/07 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: East London but stationed at EL IDZ Satellite Office Ref No: HR4/4/9/08 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: eMaxesibeni but stationed at Matatiele Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/09 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: eMaxesibeni but stationed at Mount Frere Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/10 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: eMaxesibeni but stationed at Ntabankulu Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/11 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Fort Beaufort but stationed at Adelaide Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/12 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Fort Beaufort but stationed at Alice Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/13 (X 1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Graaf-Reinet Ref No: HR/4/4/9/47 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Graaf-Reinet but stationed at Middelburg Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/14 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Graaf-Reinet but stationed at Willowmore Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/15 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Kariega but stationed at Joubertina Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/16 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Kariega but stationed at Louterwater Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/17 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Kariega but stationed at Misgund Satellite Office Ref: HR/4/4/9/18 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Kariega but stationed at Hankey Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/19 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Kariega but stationed at Patensie Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/20 (X 1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Kariega but stationed at Jeffreysbay Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/21 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Kariega but stationed at Humansdorp Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/22 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Komani but stationed at Cala Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/23 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Komani but stationed at Cofimvaba Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/24 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Komani but stationed at Lady Frere Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/25 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Komani but stationed at Whittlesea Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/26 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Komani Labour Centre Ref No: HR/4/4/9/48 (X1 Post
- Labour Centre: Lusikisiki but stationed at Bizana Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/27 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Lusikisiki but stationed at Flagstaff Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/28 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Lusikisiki but stationed at Port St Johns Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/29 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Makhanda -Ref No: HR4/4/9/30 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Makhanda but stationed at Port Alfred Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/31 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Maletswai but stationed at Barkly East Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/32 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Maletswai but stationed at Sterkspruit Satellite Office – Ref No: HR/4/4/9/33 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Maletswai Ref: HR/4/4/9/49 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Mdatsane Ref No: HR4/4/9/34 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Mdantsane but stationed at High Way Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/35 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Mdantsane but stationed at Berlin Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/36 (X1 Post)
- Labour Mthatha: Centre Ref No: HR4/4/9/37 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Mthatha but stationed at Mqanduli Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/38 (X2 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Mthatha but stationed at Libode Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/39 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Mthatha but stationed at Nqeleni Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/40 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Nqanqarhu but stationed at Elliot Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/41 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Nqanqarhu but stationed at Mount Fletcher Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/42 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Nqanqarhu but stationed at Tsolo Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/43 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Nqanqarhu but stationed at Ugie Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/44 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Qonce but stationed at Sutterheim Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/45 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Qonce but stationed at Peddie Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/46 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Butterworth but stationed at Centane Satellite Office Ref No: HR4/4/9/01 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Butterworth but stationed at Idutywa Satellite Office Ref No: HR4/4/9/02 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Butterworth but stationed at Nqamakwe Satellite Office Ref No: HR4/4/9/03 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Butterworth but stationed at Tsomo Satellite Office Ref No: HR4/4/ 9/04 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Butterworth but stationed at Willowavale Satellite Office Ref No: HR4/4/ 9/05 (X1 Post)
- Cradock Labour Centre Ref No: HR4/4/9/06 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Cradock but stationed at Somerset East Satellite Office Ref No: HR4/4/9/07 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: East London but stationed at EL IDZ Satellite Office Ref No: HR4/4/9/08 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: eMaxesibeni but stationed at Matatiele Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/09 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: eMaxesibeni but stationed at Mount Frere Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/10 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: eMaxesibeni but stationed at Ntabankulu Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/11 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Fort Beaufort but stationed at Adelaide Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/12 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Fort Beaufort but stationed at Alice Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/13 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Graaf-Reinet Ref No: HR 4/4/9/14 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Graaf-Reinet but stationed at Middelburg Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/15 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Graaf-Reinet but stationed at Willowmore Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/16 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Kariega but stationed at Joubertina Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/17 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Kariega but stationed at Louterwater Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/18 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Kariega but stationed at Misgund Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/19 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Kariega but stationed at Hankey Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/20 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Kariega but stationed at Patensie Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/21 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Kariega but stationed at Jeffreysbay Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/22 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Kariega but stationed at Humansdop Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/23 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Komani Ref No: HR 4/4/9/24 (X2 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Komani but stationed at Cala Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/25 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Komani but stationed at Lady Frere Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/27 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Lusikisiki but stationed at Bizana Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/29 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Lusikisiki but stationed at Flagstaff Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/30 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Lusikisiki but stationed at Port St Johns Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/31 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Makhanda Ref No: HR 4/4/9/32 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Makhanda but stationed at Port Alfred Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/33 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Maletswai Ref No: HR 4/4/9/34 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Maletswai but stationed at Barkly East Satellite Office –Ref No: HR/4/4/9/35 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Maletwsai but stationed at Sterkspruit Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/36 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Mdatsane Ref No: HR4/4/9/37 (X2 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Mthatha but stationed at Mqanduli Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/40 (X2 Posts)
- Labour Centre: Mthatha but stationed at Libode Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/41 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Mthatha but stationed at Nqeleni Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/42 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Nqanqarhu but stationed at Elliot Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/43 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Nqanqarhu but stationed at Mount Fletcher Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/44 (X 1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Nqanqarhu but stationed at Tsolo Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/45 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Nqanqarhu but stationed at Ugie Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/46 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Qonce but stationed at Sutterheim Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/47 (X1 Post)
- Labour Centre: Qonce but stationed at Peddie Satellite Office Ref No: HR/4/4/9/48 (X1 Post)
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