ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LABOUR ACTIVATION PROGRAMME
Department of Employment and Labour · northern cape · Northern Cape
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Reference
- HR4/4/8/193
- Salary band
- R 487 197
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Employment and Labour Location: Provincial Office: Northern Cape Salary: R487 197 per annum Requirements: Three years tertiary qualification in Public Administration/ Business Administration or equivalent. Certificate in Project Management methodologies will be added advantage. Four (4) years' experience functional experience relevant experience in project management environment or equivalent. Knowledge: Public Financial Management Act (PFMA). Public Services Regulations (PSR). Labour Activation Framework. Skill Development Act (SDA). Project Management Principles (PMP). Diversity Management. Basic Educational and Training (BET). Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA). Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA). Project Management Methodologies (PMBOK). Skills: Negotiation. 16 Interpersonal. Presentation. Problem Solvig. Planning and organising. Policy analysis and Interpretation. Communication (Verbal and Written) Computer Literacy. Report writing. Duties: Implement training/skills programmes relevant stakeholders that will benefit UIF Beneficiaries. Track and monitor progress on identified beneficiaries and institutions funded by Labour Activation. Implement information management system and ensure that records in the section are maintained. Conduct advocacy campaigns to create awareness on Labour Activation Programmes. Application instructions: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X 5012, Kimberley, 8301 or hand deliver at Cnr Compound and Pniel Road Email: Jobs- NCKIM@labour.gov.za Enquiries: Ms Sherelda Kleinsmith Tel No: (053) 838 1517 Notes: EE targets- Priority will be given to African Females, Coloured Males, Indian Males, Indian Females, White males. Closing Date: 2026-10-30T16:00:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓Three years tertiary qualification in Public Administration/ Business Administration or equivalent
- ✓Certificate in Project Management methodologies will be added advantage
- ✓Four (4) years' experience functional experience relevant experience in project management environment or equivalent
- ✓Knowledge: Public Financial Management Act (PFMA)
- ✓Public Services Regulations (PSR)
- ✓Labour Activation Framework
- ✓Skill Development Act (SDA)
- ✓Project Management Principles (PMP)
- ✓Diversity Management
- ✓Basic Educational and Training (BET)
Key responsibilities
- •Implement training/skills programmes relevant stakeholders that will benefit UIF Beneficiaries
- •Track and monitor progress on identified beneficiaries and institutions funded by Labour Activation
- •Implement information management system and ensure that records in the section are maintained
- •Conduct advocacy campaigns to create awareness on Labour Activation Programmes
About Department of Employment and Labour
This department regulates the labour market - administering the UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) and Compensation Fund, enforcing labour laws (BCEA, LRA, OHSA), and running employment services (including matching work seekers to opportunities via labour centres).
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