Registry Clerk: Office of the DG Vacancy 2026 at the Department of Employment and Labour, Pretoria

Registry Clerk: Office of the DG Vacancy 2026 at the Department of Employment and Labour, Pretoria

The Department of Employment and Labour has advertised a permanent Registry Clerk: Office of the DG post at its Head Office in Pretoria, published under DPSA Circular 28 of 2026. Like the department’s Admin Clerk: Auxiliary Services post, this is a genuine entry-level government opportunity requiring only Matric with no prior experience, offering young South Africans a real route into the Office of the Director-General.

Here is a full breakdown of the role, requirements, and how to apply before the closing date.

About the Registry Clerk: Office of the DG Post

This permanent position sits within the Office of the Director-General at the Department of Employment and Labour’s Head Office in Pretoria. The role is centred on managing the flow of official documents and providing general administrative support at the highest administrative level of the Department.

• Reference Number: GAP-PRET-91903840-20260730-1
• Salary: R237 453 per annum
• Centre: Head Office, Pretoria

Requirements

• Matriculation / Grade 12
• No prior experience required
• Knowledge of Departmental Policies
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulation Act
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act
• Knowledge of Management Information Systems
• Knowledge of the National Archives and Records Service of South Africa Act, No. 43 of 1996

Key Skills

• Communication
• Interpersonal relations
• Problem solving
• Organizing
• Computer literacy
• Coordination

Key Duties

The Registry Clerk: Office of the DG carries out a defined set of records management and administrative functions:

• Maintaining the smooth, efficient, and effective flow of documents, receiving and distributing correspondence between the Office of the Director-General, the Department, and other structures such as cluster committees and external role players
• Filing all documents in accordance with the File Plan for the Office of the Director-General and relevant prescripts, including the National Archives Act and Management of Information System prescripts
• Providing a general administrative support function within the Office of the Director-General
• Studying relevant Public Service and Departmental prescripts and other documents to ensure their proper application is understood

How to Apply

Applications for this post are submitted entirely online through the Department’s ESSA Online application system.

1. Visit the ESSA Online application portal at essa.labour.gov.za/EssaOnline/WebBeans
2. Complete your application using the correct reference number: GAP-PRET-91903840-20260730-1
3. Ensure your application is submitted using the new Z83 form. Applications submitted on the old Z83 form will not be considered
4. Complete all fields in Sections A, B, C, and D of the Z83 in full. For Sections E, F, and G, you may indicate “refer to CV” or “see attached,” but the declaration under Part F regarding conditions that prevent re-appointment must still be answered and signed
5. Submit an updated, comprehensive CV detailing any previous experience, together with your fully completed and signed Z83 form

Closing Date: 24 August 2026 at 16:00

Important Notes for Applicants

• Certified copies of qualifications are not required at application stage. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents, on or before the day of the interview
• Non-South African citizens or Permanent Resident Permit holders with foreign qualifications must provide a SAQA evaluation report, but only once shortlisted
• Applications that don’t comply with these instructions, as well as late applications, will not be considered
• Correspondence is limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS-level candidates, will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise assessing suitability against the post’s technical and generic requirements, and a separate integrity and ethical conduct assessment
• Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check, covering criminal record, citizenship, credit record, qualification verification, and employment verification
• By applying, you consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). This information is used solely for the purposes of this recruitment process
• The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment to this post
• The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer, and this post falls under specific Employment Equity targets, with priority given to African Male, Coloured Male, Indian Male and Female, People living with disabilities, and White Male and Female candidates

Enquiries

For questions about this specific post, contact:

Mr VE Myeki Tel: (012) 309 4969

Postal and Hand-Delivery Details

While this post must be applied for online, general correspondence for the Department’s Human Resources division is directed to:

Chief Director: Human Resources Management Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001 Hand delivery: 215 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria For attention: Sub-directorate, Human Resources Operations, Head Office

Final Thoughts

With no prior experience required and a Matric-only entry requirement, the Registry Clerk: Office of the DG post is a strong entry point into public service records management, sitting right within the Director-General’s own office. Make sure you apply through the correct ESSA Online portal, use the new Z83 form, and quote the correct reference number before the 24 August 2026, 16:00 closing date.

Visit the official website AND Check for the Z83 Application Form Here

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