Employment And Labour Claims Credit Officer Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Employment and Labour is seeking three dedicated Claims Credit Officers to join their Provincial Office in Polokwane, Limpopo. This role is crucial for managing unemployment insurance claims, focusing on financial processes and ensuring accurate record-keeping.

This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to public service by handling important financial functions related to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF). Successful candidates will be responsible for collecting outstanding overpayment balances and maintaining comprehensive debtor records.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Grade 12 / Senior Certificate with Accounting or Mathematics as major subjects.
• Experience: 0 to 6 months experience.
• Knowledge:
• Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA)
• Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA)
• Generally Recognized Accounting Principles (GRAP)
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Financial Systems
• Departmental policies and procedures
• Public Finance Management Act
• Treasury Regulations
• Financial Management Processes and Procedures
• Skills:
• Financial Management
• Communication (verbal & written)
• Computer literacy
• Time Management
• Planning and organising
• Analytical
• Numeracy
• Interpersonal

Key Responsibilities

• Collect outstanding overpayment balances.
• Keep all Overpayment Debtors Records manually and electronically.
• Monitor the payments of benefits to clients.

What the Work Involves

As a Claims Credit Officer, you will work within the Provincial Office in Polokwane, focusing on the financial aspects of unemployment insurance. Your day-to-day tasks will involve actively pursuing the collection of outstanding overpayment balances, which are critical for the fund's integrity. You will be responsible for meticulously maintaining both manual and electronic records of all overpayment debtors, ensuring that information is accurate and easily accessible. A key part of your role will also involve monitoring the flow of benefit payments to clients, ensuring compliance and addressing any discrepancies. This position requires attention to detail and a methodical approach to financial administration within a structured office environment.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by the deadline of 28 September 2026.

You can apply through one of the following methods:

• Email: Send your application to UIFJobs-LP@labour.gov.za
• Postal Mail: Address your application to:

Chief Director: Provincial Operations Private Bag X9368 Polokwane 0700

• Hand Delivery: Deliver your application to:

42a Schoeman Street Polokwane

Please ensure your application is marked for the attention of the Sub-directorate: Human Resources Management, Polokwane. Priority will be given to Coloured Male, Coloured Female, Indian Female, White Male, White Female candidates to meet Employment Equity targets.