Employment And Labour Senior Administrative Officer: Public Employment Services Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Employment and Labour is offering an opportunity for a Senior Administrative Officer within its Public Employment Services section. This role is based at the Provincial Office in Mpumalanga.

This position is critical for supporting the coordination, evaluation, and monitoring of employment services delivered across the Province, ensuring effective administrative functions.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Sciences, specifically in Psychology, Public Administration, or Business Administration.
• Two years of functional experience in Public Employment or Administrative Services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ILO Conventions, the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Human Resource Management, and Skills Development.
• Possession of skills in planning and organising, communication, computer literacy, analytical thinking, presentation, interpersonal relations, leadership, and networking.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Coordinating information necessary for the compilation of reports.
• Coordinating the Public Employment Services (PES) training process to foster positive changes in service delivery.
• Evaluating and monitoring the implementation of employment services throughout the Province.
• Providing comprehensive administrative support services within the PES section.

What the Work Involves

Working within the Provincial Office in Mpumalanga (eMalahleni), the Senior Administrative Officer will regularly gather and arrange data for various reports. A significant part of the role will involve supporting and facilitating training initiatives for Public Employment Services, aiming to enhance the quality of public service delivery. The officer will also be tasked with reviewing and overseeing how employment services are put into action across the province. Additionally, providing general administrative support to the PES section will be a daily activity.

How to Apply

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

To apply via email:

• Send your application to: Jobs-MPU-PES@LABOUR.gov.za

To apply via physical delivery or post:

• Hand delivery: Corner of Hoffmeyer and Beatty Avenue, Emalahleni.
• Postal address: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X7263, Emalahleni, 1035.

Note: Priority will be given to Coloured Males, Indian Males, Indian Females, and White Males.