Employment and Labour Counsellor Grade 1-3 Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Employment and Labour is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Counsellor Grade 1-3 in Ulundi, KwaZulu Natal. This is an opportunity to contribute to vital employment services, supporting labour centres in providing essential counselling to work seekers.

Successful candidates will play a key role in managing referrals, coordinating career information, and fostering relationships with relevant organisations. The Department encourages applications from designated groups, with priority given to Coloured Male, Coloured Female, Indian Female, White Male, and White Female applicants.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Education: A four-year B-Psych degree, an Honours degree in Psychology, or an Honours degree in Industrial Psychology.
• Experience:
• Grade 1: 0 years’ experience
• Grade 2: 8 years’ experience
• Grade 3: 16 years’ experience
• Registration: Current registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Psychometrist or a Registered Counsellor (Independent practice).
• Licence: A valid driver’s licence.
• Knowledge: Understanding of the International Labour Organisation, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Public Service Act, Skills Development Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, Health Professions Act, Employment Equity Act, COIDA, and POPI Act.
• Skills: Demonstrated abilities in planning and organising, communication, computer literacy, analytical thinking, presentation, interpersonal relations, report writing, leadership, and networking.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing technical support to labour centres for the delivery of Employment Counselling services.
• Managing the referral of work seekers to relevant Employment Services and active Labour Market interventions.
• Co-ordinating the dissemination of Employment and Career information to Labour Centres.
• Establishing and managing relationships between Employment Counsellors and relevant organisations.
• Co-ordinating the administration of Psychometric Assessment.
• Supervising Administrative Personnel.

What the Work Involves

As a Counsellor in Ulundi, KwaZulu Natal, you will be based within a labour centre, providing crucial support for employment counselling services. Your daily tasks will involve offering technical guidance to ensure work seekers receive effective assistance, and actively managing their referrals to appropriate employment services and labour market interventions.

You will also be responsible for coordinating the flow of employment and career information to various labour centres, ensuring essential data reaches those who need it. Building and maintaining strong relationships with different organisations will be key to facilitate comprehensive support for work seekers. Additionally, you will coordinate psychometric assessments and supervise administrative personnel, contributing to the smooth operation of the centre’s services.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted via email or through physical delivery/post:

• Email Applications: Send your application to KZN3@labour.gov.za.
• Physical or Postal Applications:
• Post: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, Private Bag X56, Ulundi, 3838.
• Hand Deliver: Unit A Wombe Street, Ulundi.