Department of Employment and Labour Hiring 51 Senior Administration Officers – Apply Before 27 February 2026

Department of Employment and Labour Senior Administration Officer vacancy 2026

Senior Administration Officer: UIF Operations (X51 Posts) – Department of Employment and Labour

The Department of Employment and Labour invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Senior Administration Officer: UIF Operations (X51 Posts) in the Western Cape. This opportunity offers a competitive salary of R397 116 per annum and is aimed at strengthening service delivery within Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) operations. The Department is committed to promoting equity in terms of race, gender, and disability in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan.

Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, and comply strictly with the stated requirements to avoid disqualification. The closing date for applications is 27 February 2026 at 16:00 for walk-in submissions and 23:59 for online applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and all appointments will be subject to the necessary verification and suitability checks.

Position: Senior Administration Officer: UIF Operations
Number of Posts: 51 Posts
Salary: R397 116 per annum
Location: Western Cape, South Africa
Closing Date: 27 February 2025

The Department of Employment and Labour invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to apply for 51 Senior Administration Officer: UIF Operations posts in the Western Cape.

The Department is committed to promoting equity (race, gender and disability) in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance representivity according to the approved numeric targets.

Salary: R397 116 per annum

Available Posts & Centres (Western Cape)

Labour Centre: Beaufort West – Ref No: HR4/4/10/611 (X3 Posts)
Labour Centre: Bellville – Ref No: HR4/4/10/612 (X2 Posts)
Satellite Office: Goodwood – Ref No: HR4/4/10/613 (X1 Post)
Labour Centre: Cape Town – Ref No: HR4/4/10/614 (X2 Posts)
Satellite Office: Atlantis – Ref No: HR4/4/10/615 (X2 Posts)
Satellite Office: Athlone – Ref No: HR4/4/10/616 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Paarl – Ref No: HR4/4/10/617 (X1 Post)
Labour Centre: George – Ref No: HR4/4/10/618 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Knysna – Ref No: HR4/4/10/619 (X3 Posts)
Satellite Office: Plettenberg Bay – Ref No: HR4/4/10/620 (X3 Posts)
Labour Centre: Mitchells Plain – Ref No: HR4/4/10/621 (X3 Posts)
Satellite Office: Nyanga – Ref No: HR4/4/10/622 (X3 Posts)
Labour Centre: Mossel Bay – Ref No: HR4/4/10/623 (X3 Posts)
Satellite Office: Swellendam – Ref No: HR4/4/10/624 (X3 Posts)
Labour Centre: Oudtshoorn – Ref No: HR4/4/10/625 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Vredenburg – Ref No: HR4/4/10/626 (X3 Posts)
Satellite Office: Vredendal – Ref No: HR4/4/10/627 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Worcester – Ref No: HR4/4/10/628 (X4 Posts)
Satellite Office: Ceres – Ref No: HR4/4/10/629 (X2 Posts)
Satellite Office: De Doorns – Ref No: HR4/4/10/630 (X3 Posts)
Labour Centre: Somerset West – Ref No: HR4/4/10/631 (X2 Posts)

Minimum Requirements

  • An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) in:
    • Operations Management
    • Public Management / Public Administration
    • Business Administration / Management
    • Financial Accounting / Finance
      (Qualification must be recognised by SAQA)
  • Minimum of 2 years functional experience in:
    • Client Services environment
    • Claims Processing environment
    • Insurance environment

Knowledge Requirements

  • Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA) & Regulations
  • Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA)
  • Department of Employment and Labour & UIF Policies and Procedures
  • Operational Systems
  • Batho Pele Principles
  • Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
  • Public Financial Management Act (PFMA)
  • Treasury Regulations

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Presentation skills
  • Listening skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Planning and organising skills
  • Team player
  • Self-motivated and innovative
  • Supportive and dedicated

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide Unemployment Insurance services through direct interaction with clients
  • Ensure quality assurance and follow-up on UIF applications
  • Administer UI claims and processing services
  • Supervise and manage allocated resources

Enquiries

  • Beaufort West – Ms V Theron: (023) 285 0981
  • Bellville/Goodwood – Mr F Carstens: (021) 941 7002
  • Paarl – Ms D Lotz: (021) 065 5435
  • George – Mr M Charles: (044) 801 1223
  • Knysna/Plettenberg Bay – Ms C Windwaai: (044) 302 6800
  • Mitchells Plain/Nyanga – Mr F Creighton: (021) 065 4990
  • Mossel Bay/Swellendam – Mr C Minnies: (044) 285 0260
  • Oudtshoorn – Ms A Van Wyk: (044) 285 1340
  • Vredenburg/Vredendal – Ms J Le Fleur: (022) 065 0815
  • Somerset West – Ms E Liebenberg: (021) 065 7200

How to Apply

Postal Applications:

Chief Director: Provincial Operations
PO Box 872
Cape Town
8000

Hand Deliver:

Department of Employment and Labour
No. 9 Long Street
Corner Riebeeck & Long Street
Cape Town

Email Applications:

  • Beaufort West: WCJobs-BEA@LABOUR.gov.za
  • Bellville: WCJobs-BELL@LABOUR.gov.za
  • Goodwood: WCJobs-GW@LABOUR.gov.za
  • Cape Town: WCJobs-CTN@LABOUR.gov.za
  • Atlantis: WCJobs-ATL@LABOUR.gov.za
  • Athlone: WCJobs-ATH@LABOUR.gov.za
  • Paarl: WCJobs-PRL@LABOUR.gov.za
  • George: WCJobs-GRG@LABOUR.gov.za
  • Knysna: WCJobs-KNS@LABOUR.gov.za
  • Plettenberg Bay: WCJobs-PLE@LABOUR.gov.za
  • Mitchells Plain: WCJobs-MP@LABOUR.gov.za
  • Nyanga: WCJobs-NYG@LABOUR.gov.za
  • Mossel Bay: WCJobs-MBY@LABOUR.gov.za
  • Swellendam: WCJobs-SD@LABOUR.gov.za
  • Oudtshoorn: WCJobs-OUD@LABOUR.gov.za
  • Vredenburg/Vredendal: WCJobs-VRD@LABOUR.gov.za
  • Somerset West: WCJobs-SW@LABOUR.gov.za

Attention:

Sub-directorate: Human Resources Management
Western Cape

Closing Date

27 February 2026

  • 16:00 (Walk-in applications)
  • 23:59 (Online/email applications)

Important Application Notes

  • Online applications must include:
    • Completed and signed new Z83 form
    • Updated comprehensive CV
  • Both documents must be combined into one (1) PDF attachment.
  • Clearly indicate the correct job title and reference number in the subject line of your email.
  • Use the correct email address associated with the specific post.
  • Applications using the old Z83 form will not be considered.
  • Each advertised post requires a separate Z83 application form.
  • All sections (A, B, C, D) of the Z83 must be fully completed.
  • Section F (conditions preventing re-appointment) must be answered and the declaration signed.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents.
  • Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation report (when shortlisted).
  • No faxed applications will be accepted.
  • Late or incomplete applications will be disqualified.

If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Selection Process

  • Shortlisted candidates will undergo:
    • A practical assessment
    • An integrity (ethical conduct) assessment
  • Successful candidates will be subjected to:
    • Criminal record checks
    • Citizenship verification
    • Credit checks
    • Qualification verification
    • Employment verification

Employment Equity

The Department of Employment and Labour is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
The Employment Equity Plan will guide the appointment process, and preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will promote representivity in terms of race, gender, and disability.

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