Employment Service Practitioner (X2 Posts)

The Department of Employment and Labour; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 280 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental department in Johannesburg is seeking Employment Service Practitioners. Key responsibilities include marketing services, processing applications for employment agencies, and supervising registrations. Candidates must have a relevant qualification and a valid driver's licence. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The position offers a dynamic work environment with significant community impact.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's licence.
• Two years functional experience in a client-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of Employment Service Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Market PES Services to stakeholders for recruitment and placement.
• Process applications for Public Employment Agency registration.
• Supervise registration and referral of work seekers.
• Monitor implementation of employment schemes and relief projects.

Skills

Planning and Organizing

Communication skills

Computer skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Networking

Negotiation skills

Marketing skills

Education

Three year relevant qualification at NQF6 in Social Science

Job description

Overview

Job title: Employment Service Practitioner (X2 Posts)

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: November 07, 2025

Qualifications

• Three (3) year relevant qualification at NQF6 in Social Science (Psychology, Industrial Psychology) Public Administration / Business Management / Public Management, Valid driver's licence.
• Two (2) Years functional experience in a client-oriented environment.
• Knowledge: Employment Service Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, Public Service Act, Immigration Act, Skills Development Act, Social Plan Guidelines, Human Resources Management, Public Financial Management Act, ILO conversions related PES.
• Skills: Planning and Organizing, Communication skills, Computer, Analytical, Presentation, Interpersonal, Report writing, Networking, Negotiation, Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Marketing PES Services to stakeholders to acquire opportunities and conduct recruitment, selection, referral and placement of registered work seekers. Process requests for International Cross Border Labour Migration and advise on the availability of skills.
• Process applications for registration of Public Employment Agency (PEA) and Temporary Employment Schemes (TES).
• Supervise provision of registration and referral of work seekers for the Department, Monitor the implementation of employment schemes, Labour Activation programmes (LAP) projects and Temporary Relief-Schemes.
• Supervise the administration of employer services at the labour centre.

Closing date

Closing date: 07 November 2025

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