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Free State, ZA

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Free State, ZA

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Free State, ZA

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1

Position Overview

The Department of Employment and Labour is recruiting a Human Resource Clerk within Human Resource Management at the Provincial Office in the Free State. This is a three-year contract opportunity designed for entry-level candidates who hold a Grade 12 qualification and want to build experience in public-sector human resource administration.


The position provides exposure to recruitment and selection, conditions of service, performance management and responding to HR administration enquiries. The position offers a salary of R237,453 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits.

1

Position Overview

The Department of Employment and Labour is recruiting a Human Resource Clerk within Human Resource Management at the Provincial Office in the Free State. This is a three-year contract opportunity designed for entry-level candidates who hold a Grade 12 qualification and want to build experience in public-sector human resource administration.


The position provides exposure to recruitment and selection, conditions of service, performance management and responding to HR administration enquiries. The position offers a salary of R237,453 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits.

1

Position Overview

The Department of Employment and Labour is recruiting a Human Resource Clerk within Human Resource Management at the Provincial Office in the Free State. This is a three-year contract opportunity designed for entry-level candidates who hold a Grade 12 qualification and want to build experience in public-sector human resource administration.


The position provides exposure to recruitment and selection, conditions of service, performance management and responding to HR administration enquiries. The position offers a salary of R237,453 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits.

1

Position Overview

The Department of Employment and Labour is recruiting a Human Resource Clerk within Human Resource Management at the Provincial Office in the Free State. This is a three-year contract opportunity designed for entry-level candidates who hold a Grade 12 qualification and want to build experience in public-sector human resource administration.


The position provides exposure to recruitment and selection, conditions of service, performance management and responding to HR administration enquiries. The position offers a salary of R237,453 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits.

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification

  • No experience required

  • Knowledge of PERSAL

  • Knowledge of HR information management systems

  • Knowledge of registry duties and practices

  • Ability to capture data and operate a computer

  • Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service

  • Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures within the working environment

  • Understanding of registry work

  • Good communication skills

  • Computer literacy

  • Presentation skills

  • Report-writing skills

  • Time-management skills

  • Organising and planning skills

  • Problem-solving abilities

  • Innovative and creative thinking


Advantageous:

  • Practical exposure to human resource administration

  • Familiarity with public-sector HR processes

  • Knowledge of HR administration systems such as PERSAL


NB: No previous experience is required. Applications must comply with the Department's strict Z83 application requirements. The application must consist of the correctly completed and signed new Z83 form and an updated CV combined into one PDF attachment.

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification

  • No experience required

  • Knowledge of PERSAL

  • Knowledge of HR information management systems

  • Knowledge of registry duties and practices

  • Ability to capture data and operate a computer

  • Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service

  • Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures within the working environment

  • Understanding of registry work

  • Good communication skills

  • Computer literacy

  • Presentation skills

  • Report-writing skills

  • Time-management skills

  • Organising and planning skills

  • Problem-solving abilities

  • Innovative and creative thinking


Advantageous:

  • Practical exposure to human resource administration

  • Familiarity with public-sector HR processes

  • Knowledge of HR administration systems such as PERSAL


NB: No previous experience is required. Applications must comply with the Department's strict Z83 application requirements. The application must consist of the correctly completed and signed new Z83 form and an updated CV combined into one PDF attachment.

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification

  • No experience required

  • Knowledge of PERSAL

  • Knowledge of HR information management systems

  • Knowledge of registry duties and practices

  • Ability to capture data and operate a computer

  • Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service

  • Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures within the working environment

  • Understanding of registry work

  • Good communication skills

  • Computer literacy

  • Presentation skills

  • Report-writing skills

  • Time-management skills

  • Organising and planning skills

  • Problem-solving abilities

  • Innovative and creative thinking


Advantageous:

  • Practical exposure to human resource administration

  • Familiarity with public-sector HR processes

  • Knowledge of HR administration systems such as PERSAL


NB: No previous experience is required. Applications must comply with the Department's strict Z83 application requirements. The application must consist of the correctly completed and signed new Z83 form and an updated CV combined into one PDF attachment.

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification

  • No experience required

  • Knowledge of PERSAL

  • Knowledge of HR information management systems

  • Knowledge of registry duties and practices

  • Ability to capture data and operate a computer

  • Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service

  • Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures within the working environment

  • Understanding of registry work

  • Good communication skills

  • Computer literacy

  • Presentation skills

  • Report-writing skills

  • Time-management skills

  • Organising and planning skills

  • Problem-solving abilities

  • Innovative and creative thinking


Advantageous:

  • Practical exposure to human resource administration

  • Familiarity with public-sector HR processes

  • Knowledge of HR administration systems such as PERSAL


NB: No previous experience is required. Applications must comply with the Department's strict Z83 application requirements. The application must consist of the correctly completed and signed new Z83 form and an updated CV combined into one PDF attachment.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Implementing human resource administration practices

  • Supporting recruitment and selection processes

  • Implementing conditions of service administration

  • Assisting with leave administration

  • Supporting housing and medical-related HR administration

  • Assisting with Injury on Duty administration

  • Supporting Long Service Recognition processes

  • Assisting with overtime administration

  • Supporting relocation-related HR administration

  • Assisting with pension and allowance administration

  • Supporting PILIR and related conditions of service processes

  • Facilitating the performance management function

  • Addressing human resource administration enquiries

  • Performing other HR administration duties within the scope of the position


Tip / NB: This is an entry-level government HR position, so applicants should highlight their computer literacy, administrative abilities, communication skills and understanding of HR or registry processes. Strict compliance with the Z83 application instructions is essential because incorrect or incomplete applications may be disqualified.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Implementing human resource administration practices

  • Supporting recruitment and selection processes

  • Implementing conditions of service administration

  • Assisting with leave administration

  • Supporting housing and medical-related HR administration

  • Assisting with Injury on Duty administration

  • Supporting Long Service Recognition processes

  • Assisting with overtime administration

  • Supporting relocation-related HR administration

  • Assisting with pension and allowance administration

  • Supporting PILIR and related conditions of service processes

  • Facilitating the performance management function

  • Addressing human resource administration enquiries

  • Performing other HR administration duties within the scope of the position


Tip / NB: This is an entry-level government HR position, so applicants should highlight their computer literacy, administrative abilities, communication skills and understanding of HR or registry processes. Strict compliance with the Z83 application instructions is essential because incorrect or incomplete applications may be disqualified.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Implementing human resource administration practices

  • Supporting recruitment and selection processes

  • Implementing conditions of service administration

  • Assisting with leave administration

  • Supporting housing and medical-related HR administration

  • Assisting with Injury on Duty administration

  • Supporting Long Service Recognition processes

  • Assisting with overtime administration

  • Supporting relocation-related HR administration

  • Assisting with pension and allowance administration

  • Supporting PILIR and related conditions of service processes

  • Facilitating the performance management function

  • Addressing human resource administration enquiries

  • Performing other HR administration duties within the scope of the position


Tip / NB: This is an entry-level government HR position, so applicants should highlight their computer literacy, administrative abilities, communication skills and understanding of HR or registry processes. Strict compliance with the Z83 application instructions is essential because incorrect or incomplete applications may be disqualified.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Implementing human resource administration practices

  • Supporting recruitment and selection processes

  • Implementing conditions of service administration

  • Assisting with leave administration

  • Supporting housing and medical-related HR administration

  • Assisting with Injury on Duty administration

  • Supporting Long Service Recognition processes

  • Assisting with overtime administration

  • Supporting relocation-related HR administration

  • Assisting with pension and allowance administration

  • Supporting PILIR and related conditions of service processes

  • Facilitating the performance management function

  • Addressing human resource administration enquiries

  • Performing other HR administration duties within the scope of the position


Tip / NB: This is an entry-level government HR position, so applicants should highlight their computer literacy, administrative abilities, communication skills and understanding of HR or registry processes. Strict compliance with the Z83 application instructions is essential because incorrect or incomplete applications may be disqualified.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Three years of practical HR administration experience

  • Exposure to public-sector human resource management

  • Experience with recruitment and selection processes

  • Exposure to conditions of service administration

  • Experience supporting performance management

  • Practical exposure to public-service HR systems and procedures

  • Development of administration, communication and reporting skills

  • Valuable government-sector work experience


Tip: Even though experience is not required, applicants should use their CV to demonstrate relevant administrative, computer, communication, organisational or academic experience.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Three years of practical HR administration experience

  • Exposure to public-sector human resource management

  • Experience with recruitment and selection processes

  • Exposure to conditions of service administration

  • Experience supporting performance management

  • Practical exposure to public-service HR systems and procedures

  • Development of administration, communication and reporting skills

  • Valuable government-sector work experience


Tip: Even though experience is not required, applicants should use their CV to demonstrate relevant administrative, computer, communication, organisational or academic experience.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Three years of practical HR administration experience

  • Exposure to public-sector human resource management

  • Experience with recruitment and selection processes

  • Exposure to conditions of service administration

  • Experience supporting performance management

  • Practical exposure to public-service HR systems and procedures

  • Development of administration, communication and reporting skills

  • Valuable government-sector work experience


Tip: Even though experience is not required, applicants should use their CV to demonstrate relevant administrative, computer, communication, organisational or academic experience.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Three years of practical HR administration experience

  • Exposure to public-sector human resource management

  • Experience with recruitment and selection processes

  • Exposure to conditions of service administration

  • Experience supporting performance management

  • Practical exposure to public-service HR systems and procedures

  • Development of administration, communication and reporting skills

  • Valuable government-sector work experience


Tip: Even though experience is not required, applicants should use their CV to demonstrate relevant administrative, computer, communication, organisational or academic experience.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

  • Completed and signed new Z83 application form

  • Updated comprehensive CV

  • Z83 form and CV must be combined into one PDF document

  • The correct job title and reference number HR4/4/8/5 must appear in the email subject line


Applications may be:

  • Emailed to jobs-fs9@labour.gov.za

  • Hand delivered to Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein

  • Sent by post to Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X522, Bloemfontein, 9300

For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Free State


Enquiries:


Ensure CV includes:

  • Updated employment or experience history, if applicable

  • Relevant administrative experience, if any

  • Computer and HR system skills

  • Qualifications

  • Relevant skills and competencies

  • Accurate contact details

  • Closing date: 28 August 2026 at 16:00

  • Apply early — late applications will NOT be accepted

  • Application is submitted via email, post or hand delivery

  • Use the new Z83 form effective from 1 January 2021

  • The Z83 must be fully completed, initialled and signed

  • All fields in Sections A, B, C and D must be completed

  • Section F regarding conditions preventing re-appointment must be answered

  • The declaration must be signed

  • Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will NOT be accepted

  • Only one PDF attachment containing the Z83 and CV should be submitted


Tip: Applications using the old Z83, incorrect email address, incorrect reference number, incomplete Z83 or missing required information may not be considered.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

  • Completed and signed new Z83 application form

  • Updated comprehensive CV

  • Z83 form and CV must be combined into one PDF document

  • The correct job title and reference number HR4/4/8/5 must appear in the email subject line


Applications may be:

  • Emailed to jobs-fs9@labour.gov.za

  • Hand delivered to Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein

  • Sent by post to Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X522, Bloemfontein, 9300

For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Free State


Enquiries:


Ensure CV includes:

  • Updated employment or experience history, if applicable

  • Relevant administrative experience, if any

  • Computer and HR system skills

  • Qualifications

  • Relevant skills and competencies

  • Accurate contact details

  • Closing date: 28 August 2026 at 16:00

  • Apply early — late applications will NOT be accepted

  • Application is submitted via email, post or hand delivery

  • Use the new Z83 form effective from 1 January 2021

  • The Z83 must be fully completed, initialled and signed

  • All fields in Sections A, B, C and D must be completed

  • Section F regarding conditions preventing re-appointment must be answered

  • The declaration must be signed

  • Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will NOT be accepted

  • Only one PDF attachment containing the Z83 and CV should be submitted


Tip: Applications using the old Z83, incorrect email address, incorrect reference number, incomplete Z83 or missing required information may not be considered.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

  • Completed and signed new Z83 application form

  • Updated comprehensive CV

  • Z83 form and CV must be combined into one PDF document

  • The correct job title and reference number HR4/4/8/5 must appear in the email subject line


Applications may be:

  • Emailed to jobs-fs9@labour.gov.za

  • Hand delivered to Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein

  • Sent by post to Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X522, Bloemfontein, 9300

For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Free State


Enquiries:


Ensure CV includes:

  • Updated employment or experience history, if applicable

  • Relevant administrative experience, if any

  • Computer and HR system skills

  • Qualifications

  • Relevant skills and competencies

  • Accurate contact details

  • Closing date: 28 August 2026 at 16:00

  • Apply early — late applications will NOT be accepted

  • Application is submitted via email, post or hand delivery

  • Use the new Z83 form effective from 1 January 2021

  • The Z83 must be fully completed, initialled and signed

  • All fields in Sections A, B, C and D must be completed

  • Section F regarding conditions preventing re-appointment must be answered

  • The declaration must be signed

  • Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will NOT be accepted

  • Only one PDF attachment containing the Z83 and CV should be submitted


Tip: Applications using the old Z83, incorrect email address, incorrect reference number, incomplete Z83 or missing required information may not be considered.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

  • Completed and signed new Z83 application form

  • Updated comprehensive CV

  • Z83 form and CV must be combined into one PDF document

  • The correct job title and reference number HR4/4/8/5 must appear in the email subject line


Applications may be:

  • Emailed to jobs-fs9@labour.gov.za

  • Hand delivered to Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein

  • Sent by post to Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X522, Bloemfontein, 9300

For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Free State


Enquiries:


Ensure CV includes:

  • Updated employment or experience history, if applicable

  • Relevant administrative experience, if any

  • Computer and HR system skills

  • Qualifications

  • Relevant skills and competencies

  • Accurate contact details

  • Closing date: 28 August 2026 at 16:00

  • Apply early — late applications will NOT be accepted

  • Application is submitted via email, post or hand delivery

  • Use the new Z83 form effective from 1 January 2021

  • The Z83 must be fully completed, initialled and signed

  • All fields in Sections A, B, C and D must be completed

  • Section F regarding conditions preventing re-appointment must be answered

  • The declaration must be signed

  • Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will NOT be accepted

  • Only one PDF attachment containing the Z83 and CV should be submitted


Tip: Applications using the old Z83, incorrect email address, incorrect reference number, incomplete Z83 or missing required information may not be considered.

6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We’ve got answers.


What qualifications are required?

Applicants need a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification.

Is work experience required?

No. No experience is required for this position.

Where is the position based?

The position is based at the Provincial Office in Bloemfontein, Free State.

What is the salary?

The salary is R237,453 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits.

How do I apply?

Complete and sign the new Z83 form, prepare an updated CV and combine both into one PDF attachment. Submit the application via the specified email address, post or hand delivery before 28 August 2026 at 16:00.

Is there career growth?

The position provides practical experience in recruitment and selection, conditions of service, performance management and HR administration, which can support future progression in human resource administration and public-sector HR roles.


6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We’ve got answers.


What qualifications are required?

Applicants need a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification.

Is work experience required?

No. No experience is required for this position.

Where is the position based?

The position is based at the Provincial Office in Bloemfontein, Free State.

What is the salary?

The salary is R237,453 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits.

How do I apply?

Complete and sign the new Z83 form, prepare an updated CV and combine both into one PDF attachment. Submit the application via the specified email address, post or hand delivery before 28 August 2026 at 16:00.

Is there career growth?

The position provides practical experience in recruitment and selection, conditions of service, performance management and HR administration, which can support future progression in human resource administration and public-sector HR roles.


6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We’ve got answers.


What qualifications are required?

Applicants need a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification.

Is work experience required?

No. No experience is required for this position.

Where is the position based?

The position is based at the Provincial Office in Bloemfontein, Free State.

What is the salary?

The salary is R237,453 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits.

How do I apply?

Complete and sign the new Z83 form, prepare an updated CV and combine both into one PDF attachment. Submit the application via the specified email address, post or hand delivery before 28 August 2026 at 16:00.

Is there career growth?

The position provides practical experience in recruitment and selection, conditions of service, performance management and HR administration, which can support future progression in human resource administration and public-sector HR roles.


6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We’ve got answers.


What qualifications are required?

Applicants need a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification.

Is work experience required?

No. No experience is required for this position.

Where is the position based?

The position is based at the Provincial Office in Bloemfontein, Free State.

What is the salary?

The salary is R237,453 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits.

How do I apply?

Complete and sign the new Z83 form, prepare an updated CV and combine both into one PDF attachment. Submit the application via the specified email address, post or hand delivery before 28 August 2026 at 16:00.

Is there career growth?

The position provides practical experience in recruitment and selection, conditions of service, performance management and HR administration, which can support future progression in human resource administration and public-sector HR roles.


7

Disclaimer

Important Note

Spanisam serves as an information and job listing platform only. We are not involved in recruitment decisions. Always verify the vacancy details, requirements and application instructions via the official Department of Employment and Labour channels before applying.

7

Disclaimer

Important Note

Spanisam serves as an information and job listing platform only. We are not involved in recruitment decisions. Always verify the vacancy details, requirements and application instructions via the official Department of Employment and Labour channels before applying.

7

Disclaimer

Important Note

Spanisam serves as an information and job listing platform only. We are not involved in recruitment decisions. Always verify the vacancy details, requirements and application instructions via the official Department of Employment and Labour channels before applying.

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