About the Opportunity The Department of Employment and Labour is inviting applications for five Administration Clerk positions at the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) in Pretoria. This is an excellent entry level government opportunity for candidates with a Grade 12 qualification who are looking to gain practical experience in clerical administration, personnel administration, supply chain support and financial administration within the public sector. The positions are offered on a three year contract and no previous work experience is required. Post: Administration Clerk Number of Posts: 5 Reference Numbers: HR4/4/3/1ADQMBPR/UIF (1 Post) and HR4/4/3/1ADOUIC/UIF (4 Posts) Centre: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria Contract: 3 Years Salary: R237 453 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits Experience: No experience required Closing Date: 4 September 2026 Minimum Requirements Applicants must have: Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification No previous work experience required Applicants should have knowledge of: Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA) Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA) Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidates will provide general clerical and administrative support within the Unemployment Insurance Fund. Key duties will include: Rendering general clerical support services Providing personnel administration clerical support services Providing supply chain clerical support Providing financial administration support services Assisting with routine administrative activities Maintaining accurate administrative records and documentation Supporting the relevant office or component with clerical duties Skills and Competencies Applicants should have: Good communication skills Computer literacy Minutes writing skills Report writing skills Planning and organising skills Attention to detail Ability to follow procedures and instructions Ability to work independently Ability to work effectively as part of a team Good administrative and organisational abilities Application Details Reference Number: HR4/4/3/1ADQMBPR/UIF – 1 Post Email: Jobs-UIF10@labour.gov.za Reference Number: HR4/4/3/1ADOUIC/UIF – 4 Posts Email: Jobs-UIF11@labour.gov.za Enquiries: Mr KK Maphopha Telephone: (012) 337 1763 Mr SW Nkosi Telephone: (012) 337 1962 Applicants must use the new Z83 application form and submit: A completed and signed Z83 application form An updated comprehensive CV The Z83 and CV must be combined into one PDF attachment. Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted. Applicants must clearly indicate the correct job title and reference number in the email subject line and use the correct email address associated with the post. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents. Closing Date: 4 September 2026 at 16:00 for walk in applications and 23:59 for online applications. Why Apply? This is a valuable opportunity for Grade 12 applicants with no previous work experience to enter the South African government sector. Successful candidates will gain practical workplace experience in: General administration Personnel administration Supply chain administration Financial administration Clerical support Unemployment Insurance processes The three year contract also provides an opportunity to develop valuable administrative skills and gain public sector experience that can strengthen your CV. Application Disclaimer This vacancy information has been compiled from the official Department of Employment and Labour vacancy advertisement. Applicants are encouraged to carefully verify the reference number, application requirements, closing date and submission instructions in the official advertisement before applying. Career Unified is not the recruiting organisation and does not make hiring decisions. Applicants should ensure that the correct Z83 form and CV are submitted to the correct email address and before the official closing date.