Client Service Officer: Paymaster (X49 Posts) 2026 – Eastern Cape Labour Centres

Ref: POST 07/27 | Salary: R269 499 per annum

Are you searching for UIF jobs in the Eastern Cape 2026, Department of Employment and Labour vacancies, or Client Service Officer posts with no experience required? A major recruitment drive is now open for 49 Client Service Officer: Paymaster positions across multiple Labour Centres and Satellite Offices in the Eastern Cape.

This opportunity offers stable government employment, a competitive salary, and the chance to serve communities by processing Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) benefits.

📌 Job Overview

• Position: Client Service Officer: Paymaster

• Number of Posts: 49

• Salary: R269 499 per annum

• Province: Eastern Cape

• Department: Department of Employment and Labour

This recruitment forms part of efforts to strengthen UIF service delivery in Labour Centres and satellite offices throughout the province.

📍 Available Locations (Eastern Cape)

Posts are available at the following Labour Centres and Satellite Offices:

Butterworth Labour Centre & Satellites

• Centane Satellite Office (Ref: HR4/4/5/01)

• Idutywa Satellite Office (Ref: HR4/4/5/02)

• Nqamakwe Satellite Office (Ref: HR4/4/5/03)

• Tsomo Satellite Office (Ref: HR4/4/5/04)

• Willowvale Satellite Office (Ref: HR4/4/5/05)

Cradock Labour Centre

• Cradock (Ref: HR4/4/5/06)

• Somerset East Satellite Office (Ref: HR4/4/5/07)

East London Labour Centre

• EL IDZ Satellite Office (Ref: HR4/4/5/08)

eMaxesibeni Labour Centre

• Matatiele (Ref: HR4/4/5/09)

• Mount Frere (Ref: HR4/4/5/10)

• Ntabankulu (Ref: HR4/4/5/11)

Fort Beaufort Labour Centre

• Adelaide Satellite Office (Ref: HR4/4/5/12)

Graaf-Reinet Labour Centre

• Graaf-Reinet (Ref: HR4/4/5/14)

• Middelburg (Ref: HR4/4/5/15)

• Willowmore (Ref: HR4/4/5/16)

Kariega Labour Centre

• Joubertina (Ref: HR4/4/5/17)

• Louterwater (Ref: HR4/4/5/18)

• Misgund (Ref: HR4/4/5/19)

• Hankey (Ref: HR4/4/5/20)

• Patensie (Ref: HR4/4/5/21)

• Jeffreys Bay (Ref: HR4/4/5/22)

• Humansdorp (Ref: HR4/4/5/23)

Komani Labour Centre

• Komani (Ref: HR4/4/5/24)

• Cala (Ref: HR4/4/5/25)

• Cofimvaba (Ref: HR4/4/5/26)

• Lady Frere (Ref: HR4/4/5/27)

• Whittlesea (Ref: HR4/4/5/28)

Lusikisiki Labour Centre

• Bizana (Ref: HR4/4/5/29)

• Flagstaff (Ref: HR4/4/5/30)

• Port St Johns (Ref: HR4/4/5/31)

Makhanda Labour Centre

• Makhanda (Ref: HR4/4/5/32)

• Port Alfred (Ref: HR4/4/5/33)

Maletswai Labour Centre

• Maletswai (Ref: HR4/4/5/34)

• Barkly East (Ref: HR4/4/5/35)

• Sterkspruit (Ref: HR4/4/5/36)

Mdantsane Labour Centre

• Mdantsane (Ref: HR4/4/5/37)

• High Way Satellite Office (Ref: HR4/4/5/38)

• Berlin Satellite Office (Ref: HR4/4/5/39)

Mthatha Labour Centre

• Mthatha (Ref: HR4/4/5/60)

• Mqanduli (Ref: HR4/4/5/40) – X2 Posts

• Libode (Ref: HR4/4/5/41)

• Nqeleni (Ref: HR4/4/5/42)

Nqanqarhu Labour Centre

• Elliot (Ref: HR4/4/5/43)

• Mount Fletcher (Ref: HR4/4/5/44)

• Tsolo (Ref: HR4/4/5/45)

• Ugie (Ref: HR4/4/5/46)

Qonce Labour Centre

• Sutterheim (Ref: HR4/4/5/47)

• Peddie (Ref: HR4/4/5/48)

✅ Minimum Requirements

To qualify for the Client Service Officer: Paymaster vacancy, applicants must have:

• Grade 12 / Senior Certificate

• No experience required

This makes it ideal for school leavers and entry-level job seekers looking for government employment.

📚 Required Knowledge

Candidates should have knowledge of:

• Unemployment Insurance Act and Regulations

• Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act

• Public Financial Management Act (PFMA)

• Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

• Treasury Regulations

• Departmental Policies and Procedures

• UIF Vision, Mission and Values

• Batho Pele Principles

Understanding UIF legislation and public finance regulations will be essential in performing duties effectively.

🛠 Required Skills

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Interpersonal skills

• Telephone etiquette

• Interviewing skills

• Computer literacy

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Listening skills

• Ability to interpret UIF legislation

• Conflict management

• Time management

• Customer relations skills

• Analytical ability

• Ability to learn operational systems

📋 Key Responsibilities

The successful candidates will:

1️⃣ Provide Screening Services

• Assist clients at Labour Centres

• Verify information and documentation

2️⃣ Process UIF Benefit Applications

• Capture and process UIF claims

• Ensure compliance with UIF regulations

• Verify eligibility criteria

3️⃣ Register Payment Continuation Forms

• Process continuation of benefits

• Update client records accurately

4️⃣ Provide Administrative Support

• Maintain accurate records

• File documents appropriately

• Ensure compliance with POPIA and departmental policies

Client Service Officers play a critical role in ensuring unemployed individuals receive timely and accurate benefit payments.

💰 Salary and Benefits

• R269 499 per annum

• Government employment benefits

• Structured public service environment

• Career growth within the Department of Employment and Labour

📩 How to Apply

Applications must be submitted to the relevant Labour Centre. You may apply via:

• Hand delivery

• Post (Private Bag / PO Box as listed)

• Email to the specified regional email address

All applications must be addressed For Attention: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations.

Ensure you clearly indicate the reference number of the post you are applying for.

📞 Enquiries

For enquiries, contact the relevant Labour Centre using the provided telephone numbers in the official circular.

🔎 Why Apply for This UIF Job in Eastern Cape?

This is one of the largest government recruitment drives in the Eastern Cape 2026, offering:

• 49 permanent posts

• No experience required

• Competitive salary

• Opportunity to serve communities

• Entry into public service career path

If you are searching for:

• UIF vacancies 2026

• Government admin jobs Eastern Cape

• Labour Centre jobs

• Client Service Officer posts

• Department of Employment and Labour vacancies

This opportunity is ideal for you.