Office aid post at the Eastern Cape provincial office in East London. Grade 10, no experience, R170 226 per year. Closes 16 October 2026.
| Job Title | Office Aid: IT and Office Services |
| Employer | Department of Employment and Labour |
| Reference Number | HR4/4/1/14 |
| Category | General support |
| Location | Provincial Office, East London, South Africa |
| Employment Type | Full time |
| Date Posted | 2 October 2026 |
| Closing Date | 16 October 2026 at 23:59 (online) or 16:00 (walk-in) |
| Status | Open for applications |
| Salary | R170 226 per year |
| Experience Required | No prior experience required |
About this Office Aid: IT and Office Services position
Introduction
An office aid vacancy has opened at the Department of Employment and Labour in East London, and no experience is needed. The post sits in IT and office services at the provincial office and pays R170 226 per year. You need Standard 8 or Grade 10, a friendly manner and a willingness to help with cleaning, catering support and light messenger work. The reference number is HR4/4/1/14 and applications close on 16 October 2026.
Office aid posts are open to people with Grade 10 and no experience, so this is a realistic first job in the public service. Day to day, the work is about keeping the office clean, helping with tea and food service, moving stock and running small errands. Employers look for reliability, politeness and good timekeeping, so mention any informal work where you showed these qualities. The salary is R170 226 per year. Because the post is based at the provincial office in East London, only apply if you can travel there reliably every day, and keep your phone on after you apply in case HR calls. Keep copies of your Z83 form and ID in a folder so that you can reply quickly if HR asks for more documents, and always quote the reference number HR4/4/1/14.
About the Employer
The East London provincial office is the Eastern Cape hub of the Department of Employment and Labour.
Responsibilities
• Keep the office clean at all times
• Provide food service support
• Help distribute stock
• Assist with messenger duties
Required Qualifications
• Standard 8 or Grade 10
• No experience required
• Knowledge of cleaning practices, catering and basic office routines
• Good interpersonal relations and communication
• Good listening skills
Job Benefits and Perks
The advert lists R170 226 per year with no extra benefits stated.
How to Apply
Email Jobs-EC10@labour.gov.za, post to the Acting Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X9005, East London, 5201, or hand deliver to No. 3 Hill Street, East London.
Enquiries: Mr M Nohesi, (043) 701 3029.
Priority goes to African males, Coloured males, Indian females and White males.
Use the new Z83 form, quote the reference number and make sure your application reaches the department before the closing date.
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