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Employment And Labour Human Resource Clerk: Human Resource Management Vacancy 2026
Employment And Labour
General / Other
More Employment and Labour posts →Monthly stipend
R237 453 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Closing date
28 Aug 2026
- Opportunity
- Contract
- Minimum education
- Certificate (NQF 4–5)
- Location
- Bloemfontein, Free State
- SETA
- PSETA
- Posted
- 15 Aug 2026
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How this salary compares
At R19 788 a month, this post pays below the median of R45 540 for contract posts (14 listings that publish a figure). The middle half of that group pays between R40 600 and R104 040.
- 25th percentile
- R40 600
- Median
- R45 540
- 75th percentile
- R104 040
This post sits in the 11th percentile of that group. Figures are the advertised package converted to a monthly amount — before tax, pension and medical contributions, so take-home pay is lower.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 14 comparable posts open on this site that publish a figure. Amounts advertised per year are divided by twelve; a quoted range is taken at its midpoint.
Opportunity Overview
The Department of Employment and Labour is offering a Human Resource Clerk position based in Bloemfontein, Free State. This is a three-year contract opportunity in Human Resource Management, providing a chance to work within the Public Service.
This role is open to individuals who meet the basic educational requirements and does not require previous work experience. Successful candidates will earn R237,453 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits.
Minimum Requirements
- A Grade 12 certificate or an equivalent qualification.
- No prior experience is required for this role.
- Knowledge of:
- PERSAL system
- HR information management systems
- Registry duties and practices
- Ability to capture data and operate a computer
- Legislative framework governing the Public Service
- Storage and retrieval procedures relevant to the working environment
- Understanding of registry work
- Skills in:
- Communication
- Computer literacy
- Innovative/Creative thinking
- Presentation
- Report writing
- Time management
- Organizing and Planning
- Problem Solving
Key Responsibilities
- Implement human resource administration practices, including recruitment and selection.
- Implement conditions of service, covering aspects like leave, housing, medical aid, injury on duty, long service recognition, overtime, relocation, pension, allowances, and PILIR (Pre-Injury on Duty Intervention and Rehabilitation).
- Facilitate the performance management function for staff.
- Address enquiries related to human resource administration.
How to Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted by 28 August 2026.
Choose ONE of the following application methods:
1. By Email:
- Send your application to: jobs-fs9@labour.gov.za
- Address your email for the attention of: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Free State
2. By Post:
- Address your application to:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations Private Bag X522 Bloemfontein 9300
- Mark it for the attention of: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Free State
3. Hand Delivery:
- Deliver your application to:
Laboria House 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street Bloemfontein
- Mark it for the attention of: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Free State
SetaJobs role guide
What an administration clerk actually does
SetaJobs’ guide to clerical and business administration posts in South Africa, written for someone applying for their first one.
Employers screen on computer literacy, written language and the neatness of your record-keeping. Expect a practical exercise: draft a memorandum, capture a set of entries, or sort a batch of documents into a file plan. In the public service the application itself is the first screen — a fully completed, signed Z83 with the documents listed, submitted by the closing date to the exact address given. Incomplete applications are disqualified without being read.
Read the full administration clerk guide →This listing in context
What the 338 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.
- Live contract posts
- 66
- In Free State
- 1
- Closing within 7 days
- 1
9% of the 66 live contract posts we hold ask for Certificate (NQF 4–5). The commonest requirement is Degree (NQF 7), at 33%.
Live contract posts stay open for a median of 13 days between posting and closing date.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 338 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 8 opportunities in Free State.
What you'll need to apply
Send only the Z83 and your CV. Attaching certified copies now is not required, and an incomplete Z83 is the single commonest reason applications are rejected.
- A completed Z83 form
- Your CV
What a fixed-term post involves
A contract post is employment for a defined period or project. The work and the requirements are usually identical to a permanent post at the same level — the difference is the end date. Contract staff generally receive the same salary scale, sometimes with benefits paid as an allowance instead of a fund contribution.
How the selection usually runs
- The screening and interview process mirrors a permanent post, and the minimum requirements are applied just as strictly.
- Contract posts are often filled faster than permanent ones, because the funding is tied to a project timeline.
What you leave with
Directly relevant experience at the level you want, and internal standing when a permanent post at that level is eventually advertised.
Where this leads next
Contract renewal or extension
Continued funding for the project or post.
Permanent appointment at the same level
Competing for the post when it is advertised — contract service does not convert automatically.
A higher level elsewhere
The experience the contract gave you, which is what the next advert is asking for.
A typical route, not a guarantee — progression depends on vacancies, funding and your own performance.
Watch out for this
Confirm what happens at the end of the term before you resign from something else. A fixed-term contract ends by expiry, and that is not a dismissal you can contest.
About PSETA & this sector
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