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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Department of Employment and Labour

Salary band

R 487 197

Closing date

4 September 2026

Reference

HR4/4/3/2ASDPM/UIF

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About this role

Department

Department of Employment and Labour

Location

Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria

Salary

R487 197 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits

Requirements

An undergraduate qualification in Project Management/ Business Administration at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA. Four (4) years of which two (2) years must be functional experience and two (2) years at Practitioner level in Project Management environment. Knowledge: Project Management principles and methodologies. Project Management Information Systems (PMBOK, MS projects etc.). Application of research methodology. Quality management principles and processes. Public Service Act (PSA). Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Public Service Regulations (PSR). Labour Relation Act (LRA). Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). Unemployment Insurance Amendment Act (UIA). Unemployment Insurance Contribution Act (UICA). Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA). Promotion of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Skills: Financial/ Budget Management. Communication (Written and Verbal). Computer Literacy. Time Management Interpersonal. Project Management. Project monitoring and evaluation. Planning and Organizing. Analytical Creative. Facilitation. Negotiation.

Duties

Coordinate delivery of strategic and special projects in the Fund. Facilitate strategic and special project deliverables in line with the Fund strategic objectives, quality standards and expectation. Coordinate project quality management. Facilitate the implementation of strategic and special projects within the Fund. Manage Resources (Human, Finance, Equipment/ Assets) in the sub- directorate.

Enquiries

Mr SW Nkosi Tel No: (012) 337 1962

Closing Date

2026-09-04T16:00:00+02:00

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Requirements

·An undergraduate qualification in Project Management/ Business Administration at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA
·Four (4) years of which two (2) years must be functional experience and two (2) years at Practitioner level in Project Management environment
·Knowledge: Project Management principles and methodologies
·Project Management Information Systems (PMBOK, MS projects etc
·Application of research methodology
·Quality management principles and processes
·Public Service Act (PSA)
·Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
·Public Service Regulations (PSR)
·Labour Relation Act (LRA)

Key Duties

·Coordinate delivery of strategic and special projects in the Fund
·Facilitate strategic and special project deliverables in line with the Fund strategic objectives, quality standards and expectation
·Coordinate project quality management
·Facilitate the implementation of strategic and special projects within the Fund
·Manage Resources (Human, Finance, Equipment/ Assets) in the sub- directorate

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✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 487 197. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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