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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LABOUR CENTRE OPERATIONS (UIF) (X13

Department of Employment and Labour · OPERATIONS (UIF) (X13 POSTS) (Three (3) year contract)

Closing date
16 October 2026
Reference
HR4/4/6/49
Salary band
R 605 742
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Source checked 9 October 2026

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Department: Department of Employment and Labour Location: OPERATIONS (UIF) (X13 POSTS) (Three (3) year contract) Salary: R605 742 per annum, plus 37%. in lieu of benefits Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Operations Management or Research/Public Management or Administration, Business Administration or Management / Administrative Management / Management / Financial Accounting / Finance at NQF Level 6 or 7 as recognised by SAQA. Four (4) years’ experience of which two (2) years must be functional experience in Operations environment, and two (2) years must be a supervisory Experience. Driver’s License will be an added advantage. Knowledge: Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulation (PSR), Basic Condition of Employment (BCEA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Skills: Driving skills, Computer, Report writing, People management, Time Management, Communication (both verbal and written), Customer Relations, Supervisory skills, Presentations skills, Numeracy skills, Analysis Skills. Duties: Facilitate the provision of UI claims and processing at a Labour Centre. Coordinate the quality assurance of UI applications, registrations and declarations, and follow-up with clients. Facilitate the provision of UI services to walk-in and online customers. Coordinate the administration of governance, compliance and risk matters for UI at the Labour Centre. Manage resources in the Division. Application instructions: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane Or UIFJobs- GIY@labour.gov.za for Giyani UIFJobs-GLD@labour.gov.za for Groblersdal UIFJobs-JF@labour.gov.za for Jane Furse UIFJobs-LEB@labour.gov.za for Lebowakgomo UIFJobs-LEP@labour.gov.za for Lephalale UIFJobs-MAKH@labour.gov.za for Makhado UIFJobs-MOD@labour.gov.za for Modimolle UIFJobs-MOK@labour.gov.za for Mokopane UIFJobs-PHAL@labour.gov.za for Phalaborwa UIFJobs-PLK@labour.gov.za for Polokwane UIFJobs-SESH@labour.gov.za for Seshego UIFJobs-THO@labour.gov.za for Thohoyandou UIFJobs-TZN@labour.gov.za for Tzaneen Enquiries: Ms. MS Lebogo Tel No: (015) 290 1662 Closing Date: 2026-10-16T16:00:00+02:00

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Requirements

  • ✓Undergraduate qualification in Operations Management or Research/Public Management or Administration, Business Administration or Management / Administrative Management / Management / Financial Accounting / Finance at NQF Level 6 or 7 as recognised by SAQA
  • ✓Four (4) years’ experience of which two (2) years must be functional experience in Operations environment, and two (2) years must be a supervisory Experience
  • ✓Driver’s License will be an added advantage
  • ✓Knowledge: Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulation (PSR), Basic Condition of Employment (BCEA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
  • ✓Skills: Driving skills, Computer, Report writing, People management, Time Management, Communication (both verbal and written), Customer Relations, Supervisory skills, Presentations skills, Numeracy skills, Analysis Skills

Key responsibilities

  • •Facilitate the provision of UI claims and processing at a Labour Centre
  • •Coordinate the quality assurance of UI applications, registrations and declarations, and follow-up with clients
  • •Facilitate the provision of UI services to walk-in and online customers
  • •Coordinate the administration of governance, compliance and risk matters for UI at the Labour Centre
  • •Manage resources in the Division

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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