Department of Labour: Trainee Employment Counsellor Programme (X130 Posts) 2025

 

 

The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has officially announced its Trainee Employment Counsellor Programme, offering 130 opportunities across all provinces in South Africa. This initiative is designed to empower unemployed graduates by equipping them with the skills and experience necessary to assist jobseekers and support South Africa’s employment services ecosystem.

This is an excellent chance for passionate and motivated youth to gain practical exposure in the labour market, while contributing towards the government’s mission of reducing unemployment and promoting inclusive economic participation.

POSTS: TRAINEE EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLOR (X130 POSTS)

SALARY : R7 860.40 per month

CENTRE :

• Provincial Office: Gauteng Ref No: GP/2025/08/91206022 (X16 Posts)
• Provincial Office: KwaZulu-Natal Ref No: ZN/2025/08/91204620 (X16 Posts)
• Provincial Office: Eastern Cape Ref No: EC/2025/08/91206037 (X16 Posts)
• Provincial Office: Western Cape Ref No: WC/2025/08/90894267 (X16 Posts)
• Provincial Office: Mpumalanga Ref No: MP/2025/08/91206044 (X8 Posts)
• Provincial Office: North West Ref No: NW/2025/08/91206018 (X15 Posts)
• Provincial Office: Northern Cape Ref No: NC/2025/08/91201065 (X12 Posts)
• Provincial Office: Limpopo Ref No: LP/2025/08/91206054 (X17 Posts)
• Provincial Office: Free State Ref No: FS/2025/08/91205363 (X14 Posts)

REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum of three (3) years relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology or Industrial Psychology.
• Candidates with an Honours degree in Psychology or Industrial Psychology will be given an advantage.
• Preference will also be given to candidates registered with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Registered Counsellor (Independent practice) or Psychometrist (Independent practice)

DUTIES :

• Render administrative support services to the Employment Counsellor.
• Conduct research on labour markets needs and employment counselling best practices through supervision of the Career Counsellor and the Employment Services Practitioner.
• Provide and implement recruitment and selection services.
• Network with stakeholders to verify quality of services rendered.
• Registration of work-seekers.

 

 

APPLICATIONS :

Application quoting the relevant reference number must be as possible made to the province of residence and be submitted through the ESSA link https://crs.labour.gov.za/sap/bc/ui5_ui5/sap/zcommreg_new/index.html.

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Benefits of the Programme

Participants will gain:

• Practical workplace experience in the field of employment counselling.
• Enhanced skills in career guidance, labour market information, and job placement.
• Exposure to government operations and national employment strategies.
• A monthly stipend to support participants during the 12-month contract.
• An opportunity to improve employability and career prospects within the public sector and beyond.

Our Conclusion

The Department of Employment and Labour Trainee Employment Counsellor Programme is a transformative initiative for South Africa’s unemployed graduates. With 130 posts available across all provinces, this is a rare and valuable opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, serve communities, and build a career foundation in employment services.

If you are passionate about helping others achieve their career goals while developing your own, then this programme is the stepping stone you’ve been waiting for.

NOTE:

All attachments for online application must include an application Z83 form and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified.

ENQUIRIES :

• Mr. V Mazibuko Tel No: (011) 8530 453 (GP)
• Mr S Cele Tel No: (031) 3662 162 (KZN)
• Ms A Mpapha Tel No: (043) 7013 093 (EC)
• Ms M Williams Tel No: (021) 441 8006 (WC)
• Ms M Peerbhaai Tel No: (013) 655 8865 (MP)
• Mr S Motlhake Tel No: (018) 3878 232 (NW)
• Ms H van Deventer Tel No: (053) 8381 546 (NC)
• Ms V Marole Tel No: (015) 2901 655 (LP)
• Ms R Moses Tel No: (051) 5056 249 (FS)
• Essa Sysytem Enquiries: Email: Pes@Labour.gov.za or contact the Alteram Call centre on 086 010 1018

CLOSING DATE : 12 September 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 (online)

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