Department of Employment and Labour invites suitably qualified South Africans to apply for UI Claims Officer Vacancies 2026.
Application Closing Date: 08 June 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)
Job Location: Bellville and George, Western Cape, South Africa
UI Claims Officer Vacancies 2026
Position Details
Position: UI Claims Officer (X19 Posts)
Salary: R280 278 per annum
Available Posts
Bellville Labour Centre
- Reference Number: HR4/4/10/667
- Number of Posts: 9
George Labour Centre
- Reference Number: HR4/4/10/668
- Number of Posts: 10
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
- 0 to 6 months experience
Knowledge Requirements
Candidates should have knowledge of:
- Unemployment Insurance Act
- Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act
- Public Service Act
- Public Service Regulations
- Batho Pele Principles
- Departmental policies and procedures
- Customer care
Skills Required
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Listening skills
- Computer literacy
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer service skills
- Administrative skills
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will:
- Process unemployment insurance claims
- Register employers and verify employee declarations
- Execute approved payments within set timeframes
- Attend to enquiries regarding processed claims
- Perform administrative duties within the section
- Operate systems according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Important Notes
- Applicants who previously applied must re-apply.
- Online applications must include:
- Completed Z83 form
- Updated CV
- Both documents combined into one PDF attachment
- Zipped, IMG and JPEG files will not be accepted.
- Applicants must clearly indicate the correct job title and reference number in the email subject line.
- Priority will be given to White Males.
Enquiries
Bellville
- Contact Person: Mr F Carstens
- Telephone: (021) 941 7002
George
- Contact Person: Mr M Charles
- Telephone: (044) 801 1223
How to Apply
Applications can be posted, hand delivered, or emailed.
Postal and Hand Delivery Address
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
PO Box 872
Cape Town, 8000
Hand Delivery Address:
Department of Employment and Labour
No. 9 Long Street
Corner Riebeeck and Long Street
Cape Town
Email Applications
Email: Bellville, WCJobs-BELL@LABOUR.gov.za
Email: George, WCJobs-GRG@LABOUR.gov.za
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