The Department of Employment and Labour is inviting applications for Office Aid positions in several locations, with salaries of R170,226 per year and no previous work experience required.
The vacancies are available at the department’s offices in East London, Sasolburg and Kuruman. Applicants need at least Grade 10 (Standard 8) and should have basic knowledge of cleaning, catering and office practices.
The closing date is 16 October 2026.
Office Aid vacancies available
The department has advertised the following positions:
Office Aid: IT and Office Services – East London
Post: 35/29
Reference: HR4/4/1/14
Location: East London Provincial Office
Salary: R170,226 per annum
No previous experience is required for this position.
The department is looking for candidates with knowledge of:
- Cleaning practices
- Catering
- Office practices
Applicants should also have:
- Interpersonal skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Listening skills
Office Aid – Sasolburg
Post: 35/30
Reference: HR4/4/8/1021
Number of posts: 1
Location: Sasolburg Labour Centre
Salary: R170,226 per annum
The minimum requirement is Grade 10 (Standard 8), and no previous work experience is required.
Candidates should have knowledge of cleaning, catering and office practices, together with interpersonal, verbal communication and listening skills.
Office Aid – Kuruman
Post: 35/30
Reference: HR4/4/8/181
Number of posts: 1
Location: Kuruman Labour Centre
Salary: R170,226 per annum
The position also requires Grade 10 (Standard 8), with no experience required.
Applicants should have basic knowledge of cleaning, catering and office practices and demonstrate suitable interpersonal, verbal communication and listening skills.
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What will Office Aid employees do?
The duties are largely focused on supporting the day-to-day functioning of departmental offices.
Successful candidates will be expected to:
- Keep the office environment clean.
- Provide food services assistance.
- Help distribute stock.
- Assist with messenger functions.
These responsibilities mean applicants should be comfortable performing practical support duties within an office environment.
Who can apply?
The minimum educational requirement for the advertised Office Aid positions is:
Grade 10 (Standard 8).
The department states that no previous experience is required.
Applicants should also have knowledge of cleaning practices, catering and office practices, as well as interpersonal, verbal communication and listening skills.
Employment equity considerations
The Department of Employment and Labour states that it intends to promote employment equity, including representation across race, gender and disability.
The advertisement includes specific employment equity targets for the different posts and locations.
Applicants should therefore read the relevant employment equity note attached to their preferred vacancy before applying.
How to apply for the Office Aid vacancies
The application process depends on the position.
East London
Applications can be submitted to:
Acting Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X9005
East London
5201
Applications can also be hand delivered to No. 3 Hill Street, East London.
The listed email address is [email protected].
For enquiries, applicants can contact Mr M Nohesi on (043) 701 3029.
Sasolburg
Applications can be submitted to:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X522
Bloemfontein
9300
Hand deliveries can be made at Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein.
The listed email address is [email protected].
For enquiries, contact Ms M Lelope on (016) 970 3200.
Kuruman
Applications can be submitted to:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X5012
Kimberley
8301
Hand deliveries can be made at Corner Compound and Pniel Road.
The listed email address is [email protected].
For enquiries, contact Ms Sherelda Kleinsmith on (053) 838 1517.
Z83 form and CV requirements
Applicants applying online must submit the new Z83 application form and CV as one attachment.
The department instructs applicants to:
- Use the correct job title.
- Provide the correct reference number.
- Use the correct email address associated with the vacancy.
- Ensure the correct department name is indicated.
- Submit the required information using the new Z83 form.
Applicants should carefully check their documents before sending the application because using the wrong reference number, job title or email address could affect the processing of an application.
Closing date
The closing date for these Office Aid vacancies is:
16 October 2026
The advertisement gives different cut-off times depending on the submission method:
- Walk-in applications: 16:00
- Online applications: 23:59
Applicants should submit their applications before the applicable deadline rather than waiting until the final hours.
Office Aid jobs offer an entry-level government opportunity
These vacancies may be relevant to South Africans looking for entry-level government employment because the advertised positions require only Grade 10 and no previous experience.
However, applicants should carefully match their application to the specific post they are applying for and use the correct reference number and submission channel.
The Department of Employment and Labour also emphasises that applications must be submitted using the new Z83 form together with a CV where required.
Job summary
| Vacancy | Location | Minimum qualification | Experience | Salary | Closing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Aid: IT and Office Services | East London | Grade 10 | None | R170,226 p.a. | 16 October 2026 |
| Office Aid | Sasolburg | Grade 10 | None | R170,226 p.a. | 16 October 2026 |
| Office Aid | Kuruman | Grade 10 | None | R170,226 p.a. | 16 October 2026 |
Editorial and fact-checking information
Source: Department of Employment and Labour vacancy information supplied for this article.
Author: SSETA Blog Editorial Team
Fact-checking: Job titles, reference numbers, salaries, locations, requirements, duties, application instructions and closing dates were checked against the vacancy information provided.
Important: Applicants should use the official Department of Employment and Labour vacancy notice when submitting their applications and should verify that the relevant vacancy is still open before applying.
Corrections: If any vacancy information changes or a factual error is identified, the information should be reviewed against the department’s latest official notice and corrected.
