POST 07/27: Client Service Officer – Paymaster (X49 Posts)

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The Department of Employment and Labour is inviting applications for 49 Client Service Officer: Paymaster positions across various Labour Centres and Satellite Offices in the Eastern Cape.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with Grade 12 who are looking to start a career in public service. No prior experience is required.


💰 Salary

R269 499 per annum


📍 Available Posts & Locations (Eastern Cape)

A total of 49 posts are available at the following Labour Centres and Satellite Offices:

Butterworth Labour Centre

  • Centane Satellite Office – Ref: HR4/4/5/01 (X1)

  • Idutywa Satellite Office – Ref: HR4/4/5/02 (X1)

  • Nqamakwe Satellite Office – Ref: HR4/4/5/03 (X1)

  • Tsomo Satellite Office – Ref: HR4/4/5/04 (X1)

  • Willowvale Satellite Office – Ref: HR4/4/5/05 (X1)

Cradock Labour Centre

  • Cradock – Ref: HR4/4/5/06 (X1)

  • Somerset East Satellite Office – Ref: HR4/4/5/07 (X1)

East London Labour Centre

  • EL IDZ Satellite Office – Ref: HR4/4/5/08 (X1)

eMaxesibeni Labour Centre

  • Matatiele – Ref: HR4/4/5/09 (X1)

  • Mount Frere – Ref: HR4/4/5/10 (X1)

  • Ntabankulu – Ref: HR4/4/5/11 (X1)

Fort Beaufort Labour Centre

  • Adelaide – Ref: HR4/4/5/12 (X1)

Graaf-Reinet Labour Centre

  • Graaf-Reinet – Ref: HR4/4/5/14 (X1)

  • Middelburg – Ref: HR4/4/5/15 (X1)

  • Willowmore – Ref: HR4/4/5/16 (X1)

Kariega Labour Centre

  • Joubertina – Ref: HR4/4/5/17 (X1)

  • Louterwater – Ref: HR4/4/5/18 (X1)

  • Misgund – Ref: HR4/4/5/19 (X1)

  • Hankey – Ref: HR4/4/5/20 (X1)

  • Patensie – Ref: HR4/4/5/21 (X1)

  • Jeffreys Bay – Ref: HR4/4/5/22 (X1)

  • Humansdorp – Ref: HR4/4/5/23 (X1)

Komani Labour Centre

  • Komani – Ref: HR4/4/5/24 (X1)

  • Cala – Ref: HR4/4/5/25 (X1)

  • Cofimvaba – Ref: HR4/4/5/26 (X1)

  • Lady Frere – Ref: HR4/4/5/27 (X1)

  • Whittlesea – Ref: HR4/4/5/28 (X1)

Lusikisiki Labour Centre

  • Bizana – Ref: HR4/4/5/29 (X1)

  • Flagstaff – Ref: HR4/4/5/30 (X1)

  • Port St Johns – Ref: HR4/4/5/31 (X1)

Makhanda Labour Centre

  • Makhanda – Ref: HR4/4/5/32 (X1)

  • Port Alfred – Ref: HR4/4/5/33 (X1)

Maletswai Labour Centre

  • Maletswai – Ref: HR4/4/5/34 (X1)

  • Barkly East – Ref: HR4/4/5/35 (X1)

  • Sterkspruit – Ref: HR4/4/5/36 (X1)

Mdantsane Labour Centre

  • Mdantsane – Ref: HR4/4/5/37 (X1)

  • High Way Satellite Office – Ref: HR4/4/5/38 (X1)

  • Berlin Satellite Office – Ref: HR4/4/5/39 (X1)

Mthatha Labour Centre

  • Mthatha – Ref: HR4/4/5/60 (X1)

  • Mqanduli – Ref: HR4/4/5/40 (X2)

  • Libode – Ref: HR4/4/5/41 (X1)

  • Ngqeleni – Ref: HR4/4/5/42 (X1)

Nqanqarhu Labour Centre

  • Elliot – Ref: HR4/4/5/43 (X1)

  • Mount Fletcher – Ref: HR4/4/5/44 (X1)

  • Tsolo – Ref: HR4/4/5/45 (X1)

  • Ugie – Ref: HR4/4/5/46 (X1)

Qonce Labour Centre

  • Sutterheim – Ref: HR4/4/5/47 (X1)

  • Peddie – Ref: HR4/4/5/48 (X1)


🎓 Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 12 / Senior Certificate

  • No experience required


📚 Knowledge Required

Applicants should have knowledge of:

  • Unemployment Insurance Act & Regulations

  • Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act

  • Public Financial Management Act (PFMA)

  • Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

  • Department of Labour & UIF Policies and Procedures

  • Treasury Regulations

  • UIF Vision, Mission & Values

  • Batho Pele Principles


🛠 Skills Required

  • Interpersonal skills

  • Telephone etiquette

  • Interviewing skills

  • Computer literacy

  • Verbal and written communication

  • Listening skills

  • Interpretation of UIF legislation

  • Conflict management

  • Time management

  • Customer relations

  • Analytical skills

  • Operational systems training


📌 Key Duties

  • Provide screening services

  • Process UIF benefit applications

  • Register payment continuation forms

  • Perform administrative functions


📞 Enquiries

For enquiries, contact:

  • Ms N Getyeza – 047 491 0656

  • Ms L Nongena – 039 254 7201

  • Mr T Mgudane – 046 645 7700

  • Ms N Mkonto – 048 881 3010

  • Mr S Mshumpela – 049 892 2142

  • Mr M Njamela – 043 702 7500

  • Ms W Koba – 041 995 7047

  • Mr L Mduduma – 043 761 3151

  • Ms S Zaula – 047 501 5600

  • Mr S Thambo – 045 807 5477

  • Ms N Ntlokwana – 046 622 2104

  • Ms N Mtwa – 039 253 1996

  • Ms N Mvanyashe – 045 932 1077

  • Mr R Mbali – 051 633 2633

  • Mr Mbande – 043 718 8380


📬 How to Apply

Applications must be submitted to the Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations at the relevant Labour Centre.

You may:

  • Send via post to the relevant Labour Centre address

  • Hand deliver to the physical address provided

  • Email to the specified Labour Centre email address

Ensure you use the correct reference number for the post you are applying for.


⚠ Important Notes

  • Clearly indicate the reference number on your application.

  • Only apply for the location you are willing to work at.

  • Ensure all required documents are attached.

  • Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.


This is a great opportunity to join the Department of Employment and Labour and contribute to service delivery within UIF operations across the Eastern Cape.

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