Customer Services (x84 Positions)

Department: Department of Employment and Labour – UIF
Source: Vacancy Hub

Key Information

  • Position: Customer Services
  • Number of Posts: 84
  • Reference Numbers: Vary by location (see below for samples)
  • Type: Permanent


Knowledge Required

  • Unemployment Insurance Act & Regulations
  • Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act
  • Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
  • Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
  • Department of Labour and UIF policies and procedures
  • Treasury Regulations, UIF Vision, Mission, and Values
  • Departmental guidelines and Batho Pele Principles

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Telephone etiquette and effective communication (verbal & written)
  • Listening and interpretation (especially of UI Acts)
  • Conflict resolution and time management
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Analytical thinking and ability to learn operational systems on the job


Key Duties

  • Conduct initial client screening services
  • Process UIF benefit applications
  • Register payment continuation forms
  • Provide general administrative support


Post Locations & Reference Numbers (Sample)

  • Butterworth – Centane Satellite Office: Ref No: HR4/4/6/01 (1 Post)
  • Cradock: Ref No: HR4/4/6/07 (2 Posts)
  • East London – EL IDZ Satellite Office: Ref No: HR4/4/8/09 (3 Posts)
  • eMaxesibeni – Matatiele Satellite Office: Ref No: HR4/4/6/10 (3 Posts)
  • Fort Beaufort – Adelaide Satellite Office: Ref No: HR4/4/6/13 (1 Post)
  • Graaff-Reinet – Willowmore Satellite Office: Ref No: HR4/4/6/15 (1 Post)
  • Kariega – Jeffreysbay Satellite Office: Ref No: HR4/4/6/21 (2 Posts)
  • Mdantsane – Highway Satellite Office: Ref No: HR4/4/6/35 (3 Posts)
  • Mthatha – Mqanduli Satellite Office: Ref No: HR4/4/6/37 (6 Posts)
  • Qonce – Sutterheim Satellite Office: Ref No: HR4/4/6/44 (2 Posts)

Note: There are 84 posts in total across multiple locations. Contact the department for a full list.


Enquiries (Contact Officials by Area)

  • Ms N Getyeza – Tel: (047) 491 0656
  • Ms L Nongena – Tel: (039) 254 7201
  • Mr T Mgudane – Tel: (046) 645 7700
  • Ms N Mkonto – Tel: (048) 881 3010
  • Mr S Mshumpela – Tel: (049) 892 2142
  • Mr M Njamela – Tel: (043) 702 7500
  • Ms W Koba – Tel: (041) 995 7047
  • Mr L Mduduma – Tel: (043) 285 0403
  • Ms S Zaula – Tel: (047) 501 5600
  • Mr S Thambo – Tel: (045) 807 5477
  • Ms N Ntlokwana – Tel: (046) 622 2104
  • Ms N Mtwa – Tel: (039) 253 1996
  • Ms N Mvanyashe – Tel: (045) 932 1077
  • Mr R Mbali – Tel: (051) 633 2633
  • Mr Mbande – Tel: (043) 718 8380

How to Apply

  • Quote the relevant reference number in your application.
  • Submit applications via email or hand delivery to the addresses below, based on location:

Sample Submission Details:

For Attention: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations

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