Department of Employment and Labour (DEL)
The mission of the Department of Employment and Labour is to regulate the South African labour market for a sustainable economy through: appropriate legislation and regulations; inspection, compliance monitoring and enforcement; protection of human rights; provision of employment services; promotion of equity; social and income protection; and social dialogue.
Department of Employment and Labour (DEL): UI Claims Officer Vacancies X67 Posts.
The Department of Employment and Labour is recruiting 67 UI Claims Officers at various centres in KwaZulu-Natal to support UIF claims processing and administrative duties.
Vacancies Breakdown:
- Dundee Labour Centre – Ref No: HR4/4/5/33 (X6 Posts)
- Estcourt Labour Centre – Ref No: HR4/4/5/34 (X5 Posts)
- Kokstad Labour Centre – Ref No: HR4/4/5/35 (X6 Posts)
- Ladysmith Labour Centre – Ref No: HR4/4/5/36 (X5 Posts)
- Newcastle Labour Centre – Ref No: HR4/4/5/37 (X5 Posts)
- Greytown Satellite Office – Ref No: HR4/4/5/38 (X4 Posts)
- Pinetown Labour Centre – Ref No: HR4/4/5/39 (X2 Posts)
- Port Shepstone Labour Centre – Ref No: HR4/4/5/40 (X3 Posts)
- Richards Bay Labour Centre – Ref No: HR4/4/5/41 (X1 Post)
- Richmond Satellite Office – Ref No: HR4/4/5/42 (X6 Posts)
- Stanger Labour Centre – Ref No: HR4/4/5/43 (X4 Posts)
- Ulundi Labour Centre – Ref No: HR4/4/5/44 (X4 Posts)
- Jozini Satellite Office – Ref No: HR4/4/5/45 (X6 Posts)
- Verulam Labour Centre – Ref No: HR4/4/5/46 (X3 Posts)
- Vryheid Labour Centre – Ref No: HR4/4/5/47 (X5 Posts)
- Pongola Satellite Office – Ref No: HR4/4/45/48 (X2 Posts)
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
- 0–6 months experience
- Knowledge of UIF legislation, Public Service regulations, and Batho Pele principles
- Skills: Good communication (verbal and written), computer literacy, decision-making, customer relations
Duties:
- Receive, assess and process UIF claims
- Register employers and verify employee declarations
- Execute approved payments and handle enquiries
- Perform related administrative functions
Enquiries:
(Select based on location)
- Dundee: Ms T Khumalo – (034) 212 2421
- Estcourt: Ms J Fakazi – (036) 352 7767
- Kokstad: Mr S Ngqoza – (039) 727 2140
- Ladysmith: Ms L Radebe – (036) 638 1900
- Newcastle: Mr S Pillay – (034) 312 3334
- Greytown: Mr M September – (033) 341 5300
- Pinetown: Mr B Gwala – (031) 701 7740
- Port Shepstone: Mr S Biyase – (039) 682 2406
- Richards Bay: Mr I Ximba – (035) 760 1614
- Richmond: Mr P Mtolo – (033) 212 2768
- Stanger: Ms S Mkhize – (032) 551 7300
- Ulundi & Jozini: Mr T Nkosi – (035) 879 8800
- Verulam: Mr B Zondi – (032) 541 5600
- Vryheid & Pongola: Mr F Dladla – (034) 980 8916
How to apply
Attach: Z83 form + CV (combined as one PDF document). Use correct post title and reference number in the subject line.
Apply Online via Email (per location):
- Dundee: [email protected]
- Estcourt: [email protected]
- Kokstad: [email protected]
- Ladysmith: [email protected]
- Newcastle: [email protected]
- Greytown: [email protected]
- Pinetown: [email protected]
- Port Shepstone: [email protected]
- Richards Bay: [email protected]
- Richmond: [email protected]
- Stanger: [email protected]
- Ulundi & Jozini: [email protected]
- Verulam: [email protected]
- Vryheid & Pongola: [email protected]
Ensure all documents are submitted before the closing time.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
For full vacancy details, view the circular here:
Click to download DPSA Circular 20 of 2025 (PDF)