Department of Employment and Labour Personnel Officer: Human Resources Management Vacancy 2026
Employment and Labour
General / Other
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R237 453 per annum CENTER : Provincial Office: Ea
Closing date
13 Nov 2026
13 days left
- Opportunity
- Permanent
- Minimum education
- Certificate (NQF 4–5)
- Location
- East London, Eastern Cape
- Posted
- 31 Oct 2026
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How this salary compares
At R19 788 a month, this post pays about the same as the median of R19 788 for permanent posts asking for Certificate (NQF 4–5) (5 listings that publish a figure). The middle half of that group pays between R19 788 and R19 788.
- 25th percentile
- R19 788
- Median
- R19 788
- 75th percentile
- R19 788
This post sits in the 40th 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 5 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 seeking a dedicated individual for the role of Personnel Officer in Human Resources Management, based at their Provincial Office in East London. This is a re-advertisement, and previous applicants are encouraged to re-apply.
This position offers a vital opportunity to contribute to the efficient functioning of the department's human resources operations, providing essential administrative support and client service. It is a chance to apply your HR skills in a governmental setting.
Minimum Requirements
- Matriculation/Grade 12 Senior Certificate
- Certificate in Human Resource Management Field
- Knowledge of: Departmental policies and procedures, HR related systems (PERSAL), Batho Pele Principles.
- Skills in: Computer Literacy, Analytical thinking, Communication, Planning and Organising.
- Priority will be given to Coloured Males, Indian Females, White Males, African Females, Coloured Females, Indian Males, White Females and People with Disability.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate and provide administrative support for service benefits of employees.
- Provide support to the recruitment and selection processes.
- Capture and update all personal data on the PERSAL system.
- Attend to client enquiries.
What the Work Involves
As a Personnel Officer in Human Resources Management, you will be based at the Provincial Office in East London, playing a key role in the daily administration of staff-related matters. Your work will involve providing crucial support for employee benefits and assisting with recruitment and selection activities, ensuring smooth departmental operations.
A significant part of your day will involve maintaining accurate employee records by capturing and updating personal data on the PERSAL system. You will also be the first point of contact for staff, addressing their human resource enquiries and providing clear, helpful information within a busy office environment.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by 13 November 2026.
You can apply through one of the following methods:
- Email: Send your application to Jobs-EC10@Labour.gov.za
- Hand Delivery: Deliver your application to No 3 Hill Street, East London.
- Post: Mail your application to Deputy Director: Human Resource Management: Private Bag X 9005, East London, 5201.
This listing in context
What the 96 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.
- Live permanent posts
- 26
- In Eastern Cape
- 2
- Closing within 7 days
- 0
27% of the 26 live permanent posts we hold ask for Certificate (NQF 4–5). The commonest requirement is Grade 12 / Matric, at 35%.
Live permanent posts stay open for a median of 13 days between posting and closing date.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 96 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 6 opportunities in Eastern Cape.
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 this kind of post involves
A permanent post is ongoing employment with no end date, carrying full benefits and, in the public service, a defined salary level with annual notch progression. These are advertised competitively and the selection process is considerably more formal than for programme placements.
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The screening is mechanical and happens before anyone reads your CV: the advert’s own application instructions are applied as written, and an incomplete or unsigned form is discarded whatever the rest of the application says.
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