If you’re looking for a stable government administration job with real responsibility and career growth potential, the Department of Employment and Labour Senior Administration Officer: Operations (X50 Posts) opportunity is one of the strongest public-service vacancies currently open in Limpopo.
These posts sit at the heart of the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) service delivery system, meaning successful candidates will help South Africans access benefits when they need them most. For applicants with an NQF Level 6 qualification in administration, business, finance, or operations, this role represents a powerful entry point into long-term public sector career progression.
Quick Overview
Position: Senior Administration Officer: Operations
Department: Department of Employment and Labour
Number of Posts: 50
Salary: R397 116 per annum
Location: Multiple Labour Centres across Limpopo
Qualification Required: NQF Level 6 (Administration / Business / Finance / Operations)
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in client services, claims processing, operations or insurance environment
Driver’s Licence: Required
Application Method: Email / Post / Hand Delivery
Equity Priority: Coloured males, Coloured females, White males, White females
Employer: Department of Employment and Labour (UIF Operations)
Labour Centres Recruiting (Reference Numbers Included)
These 50 posts are distributed across multiple Labour Centres in Limpopo:
- Jane Furse – Ref: HR4/4/6/06 (X3)
- Burgersfort Satellite Office – Ref: HR4/4/6/07 (X2)
- Lebowakgomo – Ref: HR4/4/6/08 (X3)
- Lephalale – Ref: HR4/4/6/09 (X3)
- Thabazimbi Satellite Office – Ref: HR4/4/6/10 (X3)
- Makhado – Ref: HR4/4/6/11 (X2)
- Musina Satellite Office – Ref: HR4/4/6/12 (X3)
- Modimolle – Ref: HR4/4/6/13 (X2)
- Warmbath Satellite Office – Ref: HR4/4/6/14 (X3)
- Mokopane – Ref: HR4/4/6/15 (X3)
- Mookgopong Satellite Office – Ref: HR4/4/6/16 (X3)
- Phalaborwa – Ref: HR4/4/6/17 (X2)
- Hoedspruit Satellite Office – Ref: HR4/4/6/18 (X3)
- Polokwane – Ref: HR4/4/6/19 (X1)
- Mankweng Satellite Office – Ref: HR4/4/6/20 (X3)
- Seshego – Ref: HR4/4/6/21 (X2)
- Thohoyandou – Ref: HR4/4/6/22 (X3)
- Malamulela – Ref: HR4/4/6/23 (X2)
- Tzaneen – Ref: HR4/4/6/24 (X1)
- Groblersdal – Ref: HR4/4/6/25 (X3)
Applicants must clearly reference the correct centre when submitting their application.
Minimum Requirements
To apply successfully, you must meet the following criteria:
Qualification
You need an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 in one of the following:
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Public Administration
- Public Management
- Operations Management
- Accounting
- Finance
Your qualification must be recognized by SAQA.
Experience
Minimum required:
- Two years functional experience in one of the following:
- Client services environment
- Claims processing environment
- Operations environment
- Insurance environment
This requirement is important because the role deals directly with UIF claim verification and processing workflows.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must also have:
- Valid driver’s licence
- Computer literacy
- Strong communication skills
- Planning and organisational skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Presentation ability
- Listening and interpersonal skills
Knowledge Areas Required
Successful applicants should understand:
- Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA)
- Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA)
- UIF policies and procedures
- Operations systems used in Labour Centres
- Batho Pele Principles
- Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
These frameworks ensure responsible handling of citizen data and benefit payments.
Key Duties of the Role
Senior Administration Officers help manage UIF service delivery operations within Labour Centres.
Typical responsibilities include:
UIF Service Delivery Support
You will:
- Assist clients applying for UIF benefits
- Provide accurate application guidance
- Support claim verification processes
- Resolve application issues
Claims Processing Administration
You will help:
- Administer UIF claims workflows
- Monitor processing timelines
- Ensure compliance with regulations
- Follow up on incomplete claims
Quality Assurance
You will:
- Review UIF applications for accuracy
- Support internal compliance standards
- Assist with service-delivery monitoring
Resource Supervision
This includes supervision of:
- Staff
- Equipment
- Financial resources
- Operational workflows
This supervisory responsibility makes the role more senior than entry-level admin clerk positions.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted through:
Email Applications (Centre-Specific)
Examples include:
- Jane Furse / Burgersfort
UIFJobsJF@labour.gov.za - Lebowakgomo
UIFJobs-LEB@labour.gov.za - Lephalale / Thabazimbi
UIFJobs-LEP@labour.gov.za - Makhado / Musina
UIFJobs-MAKH@labour.gov.za - Modimolle / Warmbath
UIFJobs-MOD@labour.gov.za - Mokopane / Mookgopong
UIFJobs-MOK@labour.gov.za - Phalaborwa / Hoedspruit
UIFJobs-PHAL@labour.gov.za - Polokwane / Mankweng
UIFJobs-PLK@labour.gov.za - Seshego
UIFJobs-SESH@labour.gov.za - Thohoyandou / Malamulela
UIFJobs-THO@labour.gov.za - Tzaneen
UIFJobs-TZN@labour.gov.za - Groblersdal
UIFJobs-GLD@labour.gov.za
Postal Applications
Send to:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X9368
Polokwane
0700
Hand Delivery
Deliver to:
42A Schoeman Street
Polokwane
Enquiries
Applicants may contact:
- Ms SM Lebogo – (015) 290 1662
- Ms TE Maluleke – (015) 290 1768
- Mr MI Makgobola – (015) 290 1723
- Ms JM Fope – (015) 290 1699
- Ms MJ Matlakala – (015) 290 1699
- Ms GJ Matlhakoane – (015) 290 1665
Edupstairs Advice for Applicants
To improve your chances:
- Apply to more than one Labour Centre if eligible
- Highlight claims processing experience clearly
- Mention UIF-related exposure if available
- Demonstrate knowledge of Batho Pele principles
- Emphasise operations-environment responsibilities
Most unsuccessful applications fail because candidates do not align their experience clearly with UIF operations workflows.
Make sure your CV reflects:
- client interaction experience
- administration systems experience
- claims processing exposure
- supervision exposure if applicable
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Is this an entry-level government job?
No. It requires two years of functional experience and supervisory responsibilities.
- Do I need UIF experience specifically?
Not strictly. Claims processing, insurance administration, or client services experience also qualifies.
- Can Public Management graduates apply?
Yes. Public Administration and Public Management qualifications are accepted.
- Is a driver’s licence compulsory?
Yes. It is listed as a requirement.
- Can I apply to multiple Labour Centres?
Yes. Submit separate applications referencing each post correctly.
- Is this a permanent government job?
Yes. These are standard public-service funded posts.
CLOSING DATE: 05 MAY 2026
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