Administrative Clerk: Communication

Department of Employment and Labour

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East London

Eastern Cape, ZA

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Posted Date:

14 May 2026

Closing Date:

23 May 2026

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R237,453 p/a

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1 Position Overview

The Department of Employment and Labour is seeking a detail-oriented and organised Administrative Clerk: Communication to join their Provincial Office in East London, Eastern Cape. In this role, you will provide essential administrative and communication support to the Provincial Communications Office (PCO) — assisting with media liaison, stakeholder relations, marketing opportunities, and internal communication services. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with strong communication skills who wants to build a career within the South African public sector.

1 Position Overview

2 Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

Matric / Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate
Basic knowledge of labour legislation and departmental policies and procedures
Understanding of Batho Pele principles
Basic understanding of how the media operates

Skills required:

Strong communication and presentation skills
Interpersonal and writing skills
Event coordination and planning ability
Computer literacy
Ability to operate office equipment (fax machine, photocopier)
Data capturing skills

NB: Priority will be given to African Males, Indian Females, and White Males in line with the Department's Employment Equity Plan.

2 Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

Matric / Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate
Basic knowledge of labour legislation and departmental policies and procedures
Understanding of Batho Pele principles
Basic understanding of how the media operates

Skills required:

Strong communication and presentation skills
Interpersonal and writing skills
Event coordination and planning ability
Computer literacy
Ability to operate office equipment (fax machine, photocopier)
Data capturing skills

NB: Priority will be given to African Males, Indian Females, and White Males in line with the Department's Employment Equity Plan.

2 Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

Matric / Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate
Basic knowledge of labour legislation and departmental policies and procedures
Understanding of Batho Pele principles
Basic understanding of how the media operates

Skills required:

Strong communication and presentation skills
Interpersonal and writing skills
Event coordination and planning ability
Computer literacy
Ability to operate office equipment (fax machine, photocopier)
Data capturing skills

NB: Priority will be given to African Males, Indian Females, and White Males in line with the Department's Employment Equity Plan.

2 Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

Matric / Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate
Basic knowledge of labour legislation and departmental policies and procedures
Understanding of Batho Pele principles
Basic understanding of how the media operates

Skills required:

Strong communication and presentation skills
Interpersonal and writing skills
Event coordination and planning ability
Computer literacy
Ability to operate office equipment (fax machine, photocopier)
Data capturing skills

NB: Priority will be given to African Males, Indian Females, and White Males in line with the Department's Employment Equity Plan.

3 Key Responsibilities

Applicants will be responsible for:

Providing media liaison support services within the province on a daily basis
Assisting with the coordination of stakeholder and public relations initiatives to enhance advocacy efforts
Identifying marketing and advertising opportunities for Department of Labour services in the province
Implementing and managing internal communication services
Ensuring efficient, effective, and accurate administrative support to the Provincial Communications Office

NB: The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and professionalism in a busy provincial government office environment.

3 Key Responsibilities

Applicants will be responsible for:

Providing media liaison support services within the province on a daily basis
Assisting with the coordination of stakeholder and public relations initiatives to enhance advocacy efforts
Identifying marketing and advertising opportunities for Department of Labour services in the province
Implementing and managing internal communication services
Ensuring efficient, effective, and accurate administrative support to the Provincial Communications Office

NB: The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and professionalism in a busy provincial government office environment.

3 Key Responsibilities

Applicants will be responsible for:

Providing media liaison support services within the province on a daily basis
Assisting with the coordination of stakeholder and public relations initiatives to enhance advocacy efforts
Identifying marketing and advertising opportunities for Department of Labour services in the province
Implementing and managing internal communication services
Ensuring efficient, effective, and accurate administrative support to the Provincial Communications Office

NB: The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and professionalism in a busy provincial government office environment.

3 Key Responsibilities

Applicants will be responsible for:

Providing media liaison support services within the province on a daily basis
Assisting with the coordination of stakeholder and public relations initiatives to enhance advocacy efforts
Identifying marketing and advertising opportunities for Department of Labour services in the province
Implementing and managing internal communication services
Ensuring efficient, effective, and accurate administrative support to the Provincial Communications Office

NB: The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and professionalism in a busy provincial government office environment.

4 What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

A permanent position within the South African national government
A structured government salary of R237 453 per annum
Exposure to public sector media liaison and communication operations
Experience in stakeholder relations and government advocacy initiatives
Career development within the Department of Employment and Labour

Tip: Experience in a government communications environment is a highly valuable credential — this role gives you direct exposure to both media relations and public stakeholder engagement at a provincial level!

4 What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

A permanent position within the South African national government
A structured government salary of R237 453 per annum
Exposure to public sector media liaison and communication operations
Experience in stakeholder relations and government advocacy initiatives
Career development within the Department of Employment and Labour

Tip: Experience in a government communications environment is a highly valuable credential — this role gives you direct exposure to both media relations and public stakeholder engagement at a provincial level!

4 What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

A permanent position within the South African national government
A structured government salary of R237 453 per annum
Exposure to public sector media liaison and communication operations
Experience in stakeholder relations and government advocacy initiatives
Career development within the Department of Employment and Labour

Tip: Experience in a government communications environment is a highly valuable credential — this role gives you direct exposure to both media relations and public stakeholder engagement at a provincial level!

4 What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

A permanent position within the South African national government
A structured government salary of R237 453 per annum
Exposure to public sector media liaison and communication operations
Experience in stakeholder relations and government advocacy initiatives
Career development within the Department of Employment and Labour

Tip: Experience in a government communications environment is a highly valuable credential — this role gives you direct exposure to both media relations and public stakeholder engagement at a provincial level!

5 Application Process

How To Apply

Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official application page
Submit applications to: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X9005, East London, 5201
Hand deliver to: No. 3 Hill Street, East London
Apply via email: Jobs-EC10@labour.gov.za
Quote Ref No: HR 4/4/10/01 in the subject line of your email
Complete and submit the new Z83 application form together with an updated CV — combined as one PDF attachment
Walk-in closing date: 22 May 2026 at 16:00
Online closing date: 23 May 2026 at 23:59

Tip: Do not use the old Z83 form — applications submitted on outdated forms will not be considered. Ensure your Z83 is fully completed, signed, and initialled before submitting. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked for certified copies of qualifications.

5 Application Process

How To Apply

Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official application page
Submit applications to: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X9005, East London, 5201
Hand deliver to: No. 3 Hill Street, East London
Apply via email: Jobs-EC10@labour.gov.za
Quote Ref No: HR 4/4/10/01 in the subject line of your email
Complete and submit the new Z83 application form together with an updated CV — combined as one PDF attachment
Walk-in closing date: 22 May 2026 at 16:00
Online closing date: 23 May 2026 at 23:59

Tip: Do not use the old Z83 form — applications submitted on outdated forms will not be considered. Ensure your Z83 is fully completed, signed, and initialled before submitting. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked for certified copies of qualifications.

5 Application Process

How To Apply

Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official application page
Submit applications to: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X9005, East London, 5201
Hand deliver to: No. 3 Hill Street, East London
Apply via email: Jobs-EC10@labour.gov.za
Quote Ref No: HR 4/4/10/01 in the subject line of your email
Complete and submit the new Z83 application form together with an updated CV — combined as one PDF attachment
Walk-in closing date: 22 May 2026 at 16:00
Online closing date: 23 May 2026 at 23:59

Tip: Do not use the old Z83 form — applications submitted on outdated forms will not be considered. Ensure your Z83 is fully completed, signed, and initialled before submitting. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked for certified copies of qualifications.

5 Application Process

How To Apply

Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official application page
Submit applications to: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X9005, East London, 5201
Hand deliver to: No. 3 Hill Street, East London
Apply via email: Jobs-EC10@labour.gov.za
Quote Ref No: HR 4/4/10/01 in the subject line of your email
Complete and submit the new Z83 application form together with an updated CV — combined as one PDF attachment
Walk-in closing date: 22 May 2026 at 16:00
Online closing date: 23 May 2026 at 23:59

Tip: Do not use the old Z83 form — applications submitted on outdated forms will not be considered. Ensure your Z83 is fully completed, signed, and initialled before submitting. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked for certified copies of qualifications.

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