What is GPG Professional Job Center and How to Register

GPG Professional Job Center

The job market is getting saturated annually with graduates in different fields of life. Millions of engineers, doctors, lawyers, chauffeurs, etc, are seeking jobs to care for their basic needs. Interestingly, despite the internet’s coming, finding credible job opportunities to apply to is not a piece of cake. Many fraudsters post fake job opportunities just to take your personal information. That is why the Gauteng Provincial Government stepped up to help people access job opportunities and increase their chances of employment.

About GPG Professional Job Centre

The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) Professional Job Center is an online platform meant to attract and retain highly skilled professionals in different sectors. These people will be employed based on their dedication, work ethic, and skill level. The GPG uses the website to advertise available job vacancies in any field. The website is accessible to all and sundry to view the available jobs at no cost. However, you must have a registered profile on the website before applying for any job.

It aims to reduce the unemployment rate and provide equal opportunities for South Africans, regardless of colour, race, religion, or political affiliation, to access jobs. It also seeks to refine the skills and qualifications of all those registered on the platform. You must register with the website to apply for jobs.

GPG Basic Requirements

Every job has specific requirements. Check the requirements for whatever job you are applying to and upload all the documents.

1. You must be a South African national.
2. A certified Grade 12 certificate will prove that level’s completion.
3. A valid email address and a password that is easy to remember yet difficult for someone else to guess.
4. You should not have a criminal record (an ex-felon).
5. A certified true copy of your South Africa ID card.
6. A certified true copy of your matric certificate.
7. Certified true copies of your qualifications.

Note

Certified true copies of your documents/qualifications should not be more than 3  months old.

How to register to GPG

1. Visit the GPG Professional Job Center website at https://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za/.
2. Then click on the ’Register Profile’ located on the webpage’s top left side.
3. Enter your first name and surname.
4. Next, enter your telephone number and cellphone number
5. Enter your email address and password.
6. Next, confirm your password in the box.
7. Input your Username (SA ID number or passport number).
8. Choose a security question and input the security answer in the space. This is an important step because it will be useful if you forget your password and need to reset it.
9. Carefully go through the information you provided at every step to correct errors.
10. Click ‘Save and Continue’.

How to apply for a Job on GPG

1. Visit the GPG professional job centre https://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za/.
2. Log in to your account using your ID/passport number and password.
3. Next, use the search bar to find job vacancies within a certain department.
4. You can also ‘Browse Jobs’ to search for job vacancies. It allows you to search per department.
5. The results will show available jobs, the yearly salary, the closing dates, and the reference number for each vacancy.
6. Next, click ‘View’ to see the specific requirements of the job vacancy.
7. Click ‘Apply’ and fill out the application form with all the required information. The form is lengthy but worth the time if you truly need the job.
8. The last phase of your application is to click ‘Submit’.
9. The system will send you an SMS or email with your unique reference number. This shows that your application was successful.

Note

1. GPG Professional Job Centre does not consider late applications, so please apply on or before the deadline.
2. Ensure that you upload all required documents during your application phase.
3. Apply for a job only when you are sure that your skills and qualifications match the requirements of the job.
4. You are supposed to receive feedback about your application within 3 months. If not, your application has been rejected.

Read Also: How to Register With The Department Of Labour

GPG vacancies

GPG professional job centre posts available positions in various domains weekly. Here is a list of job vacancies, salaries, and the closing date for applications.

For inquiries, reach GPG Professional Job Center for assistance by:

Email: E-Recruitment@gauteng.gov.za

Phone: 011 689 5000

Address: 75 Fox Street, Marshalltown Johannesburg 2000