diff --git a/awx/api/serializers.py b/awx/api/serializers.py
index 3d6ba3f52e..9a25b416f3 100644
--- a/awx/api/serializers.py
+++ b/awx/api/serializers.py
@@ -230,6 +230,7 @@ class BaseSerializer(serializers.ModelSerializer):
             'job': 'Playbook Run',
             'project_update': 'SCM Update',
             'inventory_update': 'Inventory Sync',
+            'system_job': 'System Task',
         }
         choices = []
         for t in self.get_types():