✅ Attention Job Seekers: Be sure to read through the entire post for important details! You'll find the application link or email provided at the end of the post.
The Department of Employment and Labour invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Registry Clerk vacancy. The closing date for applications is 24 August 2026 at 16:00.
Who can apply?
- You must have finished Grade 12 (Matric).
- No previous work experience is required – fresh learners are welcome.
What you need to know
When you work as a Registry Clerk you will deal with a few important laws and rules that guide the Department. Knowing the basics of these will help you do the job well:
- Departmental policies – the rules that run the Department.
- Public Services Regulation Act – how public servants are managed.
- Public Finance Management Act – the way money is handled in government.
- Management Information Systems – the computer systems that store information.
- National Archives and Records Services of South Africa Act (1996) – the law that tells how records must be kept.
You don’t have to be an expert, but being familiar with these topics will make you a stronger candidate.
Skills you should have
- Good communication – you can talk and write clearly.
- People skills – you get along well with co‑workers and visitors.
- Problem solving – you can find solutions when something isn’t right.
- Organising – you keep files and papers in order.
- Basic computer use – you know how to work with Microsoft Office and similar programs.
- Coordination – you can handle several tasks at once without getting confused.
What you will do every day
- Move papers around – receive and send documents between the Director‑General’s office, other parts of the Department, and outside groups such as committee members.
- File correctly – store every document following the official filing plan and the National Archives rules.
- Help the office run smoothly – give general admin support like answering phones, taking messages, and setting up meetings.
- Read the rules – study public service and Department policies so that everyone follows them the right way.
These duties keep the Department’s information flow fast and reliable.
Need more information?
- Contact: Mr. V.E. Myeki – Phone: (012) 309 4969
How to send your application
- Go to the online portal: https://essa.labour.gov.za/EssaOnline/WebBeans/
- Fill out the new Z83 application form (you can download it from any public service office or from www.gov.za/documents).
- Write the reference number for this vacancy on the form.
- Complete all sections (A‑E), sign and date the form, then attach an up‑to‑date CV.
Important:
- Old Z83 forms will not be accepted.
- Incomplete or unsigned forms will be rejected.
- Only applicants who pass the short‑list will be asked for certified copies of qualifications, ID, and other documents.
You can send the completed form by post to:
Chief Director: Human Resources Management
Private Bag X117, Pretoria 0001
or drop it off in person at:
215 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria – Attention: Sub‑directorate, Human Resources Operations, Head Office
Who gets priority?
The Department will give extra points to:
- African males
- Coloured males
- Indian males and females
- People with disabilities
- White males and females
This follows the Department’s Employment Equity plan, which aims for fair representation of all groups.
What happens after you apply?
- Short‑list: Only those on the short‑list will hear back. If you do not receive contact within eight (8) weeks after the closing date, consider the application unsuccessful.
- Assessments: Short‑listed candidates will take two tests – a practical exercise that checks if you can do the job, and an integrity test that looks at your honesty and ethics.
- Background check: Successful candidates will undergo checks on criminal record, citizenship, credit history, qualifications, and previous employment.
By applying, you agree that your personal data can be stored and processed according to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Your information will be used only for this recruitment and will not be shared with anyone else unless the law requires it.
Final reminder
- Use the new Z83 form – old forms are not accepted.
- Make sure every page is signed and dated.
- Attach a clear, detailed CV even if you have no work experience.
- Follow the deadline exactly: 24 August 2026, 16:00.
Good luck, and we look forward to receiving your application for the Registry Clerk role at the Department of Employment and Labour!