Department of Employment and Labour
The Department of Employment and Labour is offering an exciting opportunity for recent graduates to gain valuable work experience through the Presidential Youth Programme.
About the Programme
The Presidential Youth Programme is a government initiative designed to provide recent graduates with work exposure in their field for eight (8) months. This is a great opportunity to gain practical skills and knowledge to launch a successful career.
About the Role
As a Presidential Youth Programme Counsellor, you will play a key role in supporting individuals in their job search. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:
- Providing administrative support to the Employment Counsellor
- Conducting research on labour market needs and employment counselling best practices
- Delivering and implementing recruitment and selection services
- Networking with stakeholders to ensure quality service delivery
- Registering work seekers
Requirements
- Three (3) years of relevant tertiary qualification majoring in Psychology or Industrial Psychology.
- Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Registered Counsellor (Independent Practice) or Psychometrics (Independent Practice) is an added advantage.
Programme Duration
Eight (8) months
Salary
R 7450.63 per month
Closing Date:
June 3, 2024, at 4:00 PM
Selection Process:
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check, including criminal record checks, citizenship verification, credit record checks, and qualification verification.
Application Process
- Download and complete the Approved-New-Z83-form here or any Public Service Department office.
- Ensure all sections of the form are completed, initialed, and signed.
- Include a recently updated and comprehensive CV with detailed previous experience.
- Answer the questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment in Part F of the Z83 form.
Important Notes
- Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted. Reference numbers are listed in the full job posting.
- Applications using the incorrect application form (old Z83) will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit supporting documents (certified copies of qualifications, etc.).
- Foreign qualification must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted).
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- The Department does not accept applications via email or fax.
Additional Information
- The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Submission of Applications
Chief Director: Provincial Operations: PO Box 4560, Johannesburg, 2000 Or hand deliver at: 77 De Korte Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000
Chief Director: Provincial Operations: PO Box, 940 Durban, 4000. Or hand deliver at: 267 Anton Lembede Street, Royal Hotel Building, Durban, 4001.
Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private X9001, East London, 5200. Or hand deliver at: Laboria Building,03 Hill Street, East London CBD 5200.
Chief Director: Provincial Operations: PO Box 872, Cape Town, 8000. Or hand deliver at: 9 Long Street, Cnr Riebeeck and Long Street, Cape Town, 8000.
Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X7263, Emalahleni, 1035. Or hand deliver at: Labour Building, c/o Hoffmeyer and Beatty Avenue.
Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X2040, Mmabatho, 2735 or hand deliver at: Provident House, University Drive, Mmabatho.
Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X 5012, Kimberley 8300.Or hand deliver at: Laboria House. Corner Pniel and Compound Street, Kimberley.
Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X 9368, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane.
Chief Director: Provincial Operations: PO. Box 522, Bloemfontein, 9300 Or hand deliver at: 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Laboria House, Bloemfontein, 9300.
Enquiries
For more information on the posts, please contact the following officials:
- Gauteng Ref No: HR4/24/06/01GP (X50 Posts) – Mr V Mazibuko (011) 853 0453
- KwaZulu-Natal Ref No: HR4/24/06/02KZN (X29 Posts) – Mr. TB Gumede (031) 3662130 / Mr. NX Ntshingila (031) 366 2130
- Eastern Cape Ref No: HR4/24/06/03EC (X31 Posts) – Mr. N Mtwa (043) 701 3032 / Mr. S Joko (043) 701 3030
- Western Cape Ref No: HR4/24/06/04WC (X22 Posts) – Mr. Q Bowman (021) 441 8120
- Mpumalanga Ref No: HR4/24/06/05MP (X25 Posts) – Mr. M Nkotsoe (013) 655 8805
- North West Ref No: HR4/24/06/06NW (X20 Posts) – Mr. MO Maluleke (018) 387 8186
- Northern Cape Ref No: HR4/24/06/07NC (X14 Posts) – Ms. N Litheko (053) 838 1632
- Limpopo Ref No: HR4/24/06/08LP (X24 Posts) – Ms. MS Lebogo (015) 290 1662
- Free State Reference No: HR4/24/06/09FS (X20 Posts) – Mr. S Segalo/ Ndabuko Zulu (051) 505 6206
We encourage all recent graduates who meet the qualifications to apply!
For further enquiries, please refer to the contact information listed in the full job posting.
Please note that this post is listed on the DPSA Public Service Vacancy CIRCULAR 17 published on 18 May 2024
If the post has expired, you can search for other jobs at www.jobsandmore.co.za.
To apply for this job please visit www.dpsa.gov.za.