The Department of Employment and Labour invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for 50 Senior Administration Officer: Operations posts across various Labour Centres in Limpopo. The purpose of the role is to provide unemployment insurance services, ensure quality assurance on claims processing, and supervise operational resources within client service environments.

Position: Senior Administration Officer: Operations
Salary: R397 116 per annum
Closing Date: 05 May 2026 (16:00 walk-in applications | 23:59 online applications)

Centres, Reference Numbers and Number of Posts:

• Jane Furse
  • Reference Number: HR4/4/6/06
  • Number of Posts: X3
• Burgersfort Satellite Office
  • Reference Number: HR4/4/6/07
  • Number of Posts: X2
• Lebowakgomo
  • Reference Number: HR4/4/6/08
  • Number of Posts: X3
• Lephalale
  • Reference Number: HR4/4/6/09
  • Number of Posts: X3
• Thabazimbi Satellite Office
  • Reference Number: HR4/4/6/10
  • Number of Posts: X3
• Makhado
  • Reference Number: HR4/4/6/11
  • Number of Posts: X2
• Musina Satellite Office
  • Reference Number: HR4/4/6/12
  • Number of Posts: X3
• Modimolle
  • Reference Number: HR4/4/6/13
  • Number of Posts: X2
• Warmbath Satellite Office
  • Reference Number: HR4/4/6/14
  • Number of Posts: X3
• Mokopane
  • Reference Number: HR4/4/6/15
  • Number of Posts: X3
• Mookgopong Satellite Office
  • Reference Number: HR4/4/6/16
  • Number of Posts: X3
• Phalaborwa
  • Reference Number: HR4/4/6/17
  • Number of Posts: X2
• Hoedspruit Satellite Office
  • Reference Number: HR4/4/6/18
  • Number of Posts: X3
• Polokwane
  • Reference Number: HR4/4/6/19
  • Number of Posts: X1
• Mankweng Satellite Office
  • Reference Number: HR4/4/6/20
  • Number of Posts: X3
• Seshego
  • Reference Number: HR4/4/6/21
  • Number of Posts: X2
• Thohoyandou
  • Reference Number: HR4/4/6/22
  • Number of Posts: X3
• Malamulela
  • Reference Number: HR4/4/6/23
  • Number of Posts: X2
• Tzaneen
  • Reference Number: HR4/4/6/24
  • Number of Posts: X1
• Groblersdal
  • Reference Number: HR4/4/6/25
  • Number of Posts: X3

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification in Business Administration/Management
• Public Administration/Management/Operations/Accounting/Finance (NQF Level 6) as recognised by SAQA.
• Valid Driver’s licence.
• Two (2) years functional experience in Client Services environment/Claims Processing environment in operations or Insurance environment.

Knowledge

Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA), Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA), Department of Employment and Labour and UIF Policies and Procedures, Operations System, Batho Pele Principles, Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Skills

Interpersonal skills, Presentation skills, Listening skills, Communication (verbal and written), Computer Literacy, Problem solving, Planning and Organising.

Duties

• Provide Unemployment Insurance services through interaction with customers.
• Provide quality assurance and follow-up on Unemployment Insurance applications.
• Administer the UI Claims and Processing Services.
• Supervise resources (Human, Financial, Equipment/Assets) in the section.

Enquiries

Ms SM Lebogo Tel No: (015) 290 1662
Ms TE Maluleke Tel No: (015) 290 1768
Mr MI Makgobola Tel No: (015) 290 1723
Ms JM Fope Tel No: (015) 290 1699
Ms MJ Matlakala Tel No: (015) 290 1699
Ms GJ Matlhakoane Tel No: (015) 290 1665

Applications

Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700

Hand deliver at:
42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane

Email applications:

[email protected] for Jane Furse and Burgersfort
[email protected] for Lebowakgomo
[email protected] for Lephalale and Thabazimbi
[email protected] for Makhado and Musina
[email protected] for Modimolle and Warmbath
[email protected] for Mokopane and Mookgopong
[email protected] for Phalaborwa and Hoedspruit
[email protected] for Polokwane and Mankweng
[email protected] for Seshego
[email protected] for Thohoyandou and Malamulela
[email protected] for Tzaneen
[email protected] for Groblersdal

For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Management, Polokwane.

Notes

Priority will be given to Coloured Males, Coloured Females, White Males, White Females.

Closing Date: 05 May 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only combined, in PDF and as one document or attachment. Zipped and JPEG documents will not be accepted. The correct job title and the reference number of the post must be indicated on the subject line of the email. The correct email address associated with the post must be used. Failure to comply will result in disqualification.

Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Applications submitted using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered.

Each post must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification.

All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G may refer to the CV; however, the question related to conditions preventing re-appointment under Part F must be answered and the declaration signed.

Only an updated comprehensive CV and a completed and signed new Z83 application form are required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents before the interview.

Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders with foreign qualifications must provide a SAQA evaluation report when shortlisted.

Applications submitted via fax will not be accepted. Late applications will not be considered. Failure to submit requested documents will result in disqualification.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If no response is received within eight weeks after the closing date, the application should be regarded as unsuccessful.

All shortlisted candidates will undertake two pre-entry assessments, including a practical exercise and an integrity assessment.

Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks including criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification.

Submission of an application constitutes consent to the collection, processing and storage of personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Information will be used solely for recruitment purposes unless required by law.

The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

The Department of Employment and Labour is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department will inform employment decisions. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts.