Employment And Labour Counsellor GRADE1 Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Employment and Labour is seeking a dedicated individual for the role of Counsellor Grade 1 at its Petrusburg, Free State centre. This position is central to providing essential employment counselling services and support to labour centres within the province.

As a Counsellor Grade 1, you will play a crucial role in managing the referral of work seekers to suitable employment services and active labour market interventions. This opportunity allows you to contribute directly to empowering South Africans seeking employment, by coordinating vital information and assessments.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this Counsellor Grade 1 position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Education: A Four-year B-Psych degree or an Honours degree in Psychology, or an Honours degree in Industrial Psychology.
• Experience: 0 years’ experience is required for Grade 1.
• Registration: Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Registered Counsellor (Independent practice) or Psychometrist (Independent practice).
• Knowledge: Demonstrated 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: Proficiency in Planning and organising, Communication, Computer skills, Analytical thinking, Presentation, Interpersonal relations, Report writing, Leadership, and Networking.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of critical duties, including:

• 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 Grade 1 at the Petrusburg Labour Centre, your daily work will involve directly supporting the department's efforts to connect work seekers with opportunities. You will be a key point of contact for labour centres, offering technical guidance to enhance their counselling services. This role requires you to actively manage referrals, ensuring individuals are directed to the most appropriate employment programmes and services.

You will also be responsible for circulating important employment and career information across various labour centres, acting as a vital link in the information chain. Building and maintaining professional relationships with other Employment Counsellors and relevant organisations will be part of your remit, fostering a collaborative environment. Additionally, you will oversee the coordination of psychometric assessments and provide supervision to administrative personnel, working within an office environment focused on public service delivery.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by September 28, 2026.

You can apply via one of the following methods:

• Email Application:
• Send your application to: jobs-fs3@labour.gov.za
• Ensure the subject line includes the reference number: HR 4/4/8/1014.
• Address your application for the attention of: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Free State.

• Hand Delivery:
• Deliver your application to: Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein.
• Address your application for the attention of: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Free State.

• Postal Application:
• Post your application to: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X522, Bloemfontein, 9300.
• Address your application for the attention of: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Free State.

Important Note: Priority will be given to African Males, African Females, African with Disabilities, and Coloured Females in the selection process.