Administration & Records Management Opportunity – Department of Employment and Labour
The Department of Employment and Labour is recruiting a Registry Clerk for the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) in Pretoria. This opportunity is suitable for candidates with strong organisational skills who are interested in records management, administration and public service operations.
The successful candidate will assist with registry services, document handling, filing and record management while ensuring that administrative processes are carried out effectively and according to government procedures.
Job Details
- Employer: Department of Employment and Labour
- Position: Registry Clerk
- Reference Number: HR4/4/3/1RC/UIF
- Centre: Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), Pretoria
- Salary: R237 453 per annum
- Closing Date: 5 October 2026
- Enquiries: Mr S Mkhize
Tel: (012) 337 1423 / 1562 - Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Practices
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification.
- No previous experience required.
Knowledge Required
Candidates should have knowledge of:
- National Archives Act.
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Public Service Regulations (PSR).
- Public Service Act (PSA).
- Batho Pele Principles.
- Records management procedures.
Skills Required
Applicants should have:
- Good communication skills.
- Listening skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Time management skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Planning and organising skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Registry Services
- Providing registry counter services.
- Assisting clients and officials with registry-related requests.
- Ensuring effective handling of registry functions.
Document and Correspondence Management
- Handling incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Processing and managing official documents.
- Ensuring documents are correctly filed and maintained.
Filing and Record Management
- Rendering effective filing and record management services.
- Maintaining accurate records according to departmental procedures.
- Processing documents for archiving and disposal.
Office Administration
- Operating office machines related to registry functions.
- Supporting efficient administrative operations.
- Ensuring compliance with record-keeping standards.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted to:
Email: Jobs-UIF25@labour.gov.za
Applications must include:
- Completed new Z83 application form.
- Updated comprehensive CV.
Applicants must indicate the correct job title and reference number on their application.
Important Notes
- Applications using the old Z83 form will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents.
- Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation report when required.
- Late applications will not be considered.
- Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete assessments.
- The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- If applicants have not been contacted within eight weeks after the closing date, they should consider their application unsuccessful.
Company: Department of Employment and Labour
Position: Registry Clerk
Location: Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), Pretoria
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Closing Date: 5 October 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)