Submit CVs at the Department of Labour – July 2026
If you are unemployed and looking for a job in South Africa you should send your CV to the Department of Employment and Labour. This is a way to improve your chances of finding a job. The Department of Employment and Labour helps people find jobs by connecting them with employers. They have a database called Employment Services of South Africa where they keep all the information about job seekers.
During July 2026 the Department of Employment and Labour wants people to register and upload their CVs. This way employers can find them when they have a job. It does not matter if you just left school or if you have a lot of experience sending your CV can help employers find you.
Why should you send your CV?
The Department of Employment and Labour helps people find jobs for free. Employers tell the Department when they have a job and the Department helps them find the right person. If you send your CV you are making it easy for employers to find you.
There is no charge to send your CV or to look for jobs through the Department of Employment and Labour. If someone asks you to pay money to send your CV or to look for a job it is probably a scam. The Department of Employment and Labour does not charge for their services.
What are the benefits of sending your CV?
You can see all the jobs from different employers.
You can send your CV for free.
- Employers can find you. Offer you a job.
- You can also find out about learnerships and training programmes.
- You can get help to find a job that’s right for you.
- You can get updates about jobs that match what you can do.
- Just sending your CV does not mean you will get a job. It can help you get noticed by employers.
Who can send their CV?
Anyone who is unemployed and looking for a job can send their CV. This includes people who just left school people with certificates or diplomas and people with a lot of experience.
What kind of jobs can you get?
Depending on what you can do and what experience you have you can get jobs like:
- General Worker
- Cleaner
- Office Assistant
- Cashier
- Warehouse Assistant
- Storeman
- Packer
- Driver Assistant
- Delivery Assistant
- Factory Worker
- Machine Operator
- Production Worker
- Security Officer
- Receptionist
- Data Capturer
- Administrative Clerk
- Call Centre Agent
- Merchandiser
- Sales Assistant
- Kitchen Assistant
- Care Worker
- Gardener
- Maintenance Assistant
- Retail Assistant
- Learnership opportunities
- Internship programmes
The jobs available change all the time so you should keep looking.
What do you need to send your CV?
Before you send your CV make sure you have the following documents:
- Your African ID or a valid permit
- An updated CV
- Your highest qualification
- Any certificates you have
- Your drivers licence if you have one
- Your contact details, including your phone number and email address
- Make sure all your documents are up to date so employers can look at your application quickly.
What information do you need to give when you send your CV?
When you create your profile you will need to give the following information:
- Your full name and surname
- Your African ID number
- Your date of birth
- Your gender
- Your address
- Your province and municipality
- Your contact number
- Your email address
- Your qualifications
- Your work experience
- Your skills
- The kind of job you want
- The languages you speak
- Your drivers licence details if you have one
- Make sure all the information is correct or it might affect your chances of getting a job.
How can you make your CV stronger?
A good CV can help you get noticed by employers. Your CV should have:
- Your details
- Your contact information
- Your education
- Your work experience
- Your skills
- Your references
- Any certificates or training you have done
- Keep your CV neat and easy to read and make sure there are no spelling mistakes.
Why should you update your profile?
If you sent your CV before you do not need to create an account. Just log in and update your:
- Contact details
- Qualifications
- Work experience
- Skills
- CV
- This way employers can see your information.
What can the Department of Employment and Labour help you with?
The Department of Employment and Labour also helps with:
- Learnership programmes
- Skills development programmes
- Apprenticeships
- Internship opportunities
- Workplace experience programmes
- These programmes can help you get experience and improve your chances of getting a job.
What services does the Department of Employment and Labour offer?
The Department of Employment and Labour offers the following services for free:
- Job matching
- Career counselling
- Employment referrals
- Skills development information
- Labour market information
- Employer recruitment support
- These services can help you find a job and help employers find the person.
How can you improve your chances of getting a job?
To get a job you should:
- Send your CV soon as possible
- Upload a good CV
- Keep your contact details up to date
- Answer phone calls from unknown numbers
- Check your email regularly
- Apply for jobs that match what you can do
- Keep looking for jobs while you wait for responses
- Remember, just sending your CV does not mean you will get a job. You should keep looking for jobs.
- Be careful of job scams
The Department of Employment and Labour does not charge for:
- Sending your CV
- Applying for jobs
- Getting help to find a job
- Learnership applications
- Internship applications
- Never pay someone who promises to get you a job. Always use the Department of Employment and Labour channels when looking for a job.
HOW TO APPLY
Why should you send your CV in July?
July is a time to send your CV or update your profile. Many employers look for people to hire all year round. If you send your CV you can be matched with jobs as they become available.
Whether you are looking for a job a temporary job, an internship or a learnership sending your CV to the Department of Employment and Labour is a good step towards getting a job. Take advantage of this service by making sure your profile is complete your CV is updated and your contact details are correct. This can help you get noticed by employers and improve your chances of getting a job in July 2026 and, beyond.
About the Author
