ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: UI OPERATIONS
Department of Employment and Labour · limpopo · Limpopo
- Closing date
- 16 October 2026
- Reference
- HR4/4/6/48
- Salary band
- R 605 742
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Employment and Labour Location: Provincial Office: Limpopo Salary: R605 742 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits Requirements: Undergraduate qualification in Operations Management/Public Management or Administration, Business Administration or Management/Administrative Management/Management/Financial Accounting/Finance at NQF Level 6 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 at a supervisory experience. Valid driver’s License. Knowledge: Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA), Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA), Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulation (PSR), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Skills: Computer, Report writing, People management, Time Management, Communication (both verbal and written), Customer Relations, Supervisory skills, Coaching skills. Duties: Facilitate the employer services function in the province. Coordinate the provision of assessment, validation and adjudication of claims. Facilitate registry services in the province. Coordinate local appeals and complaints in the province. Coordinate general support. Manage resources in the unit. Application instructions: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane or UIFJobs- LP@labour.gov.za Enquiries: Mr. MI Makgobola Tel No: (015) 290 1723 Closing Date: 2026-10-16T16:00:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓Undergraduate qualification in Operations Management/Public Management or Administration, Business Administration or Management/Administrative Management/Management/Financial Accounting/Finance at NQF Level 6 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 at a supervisory experience
- ✓Valid driver’s License
- ✓Knowledge: Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA), Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA), Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulation (PSR), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
- ✓Skills: Computer, Report writing, People management, Time Management, Communication (both verbal and written), Customer Relations, Supervisory skills, Coaching skills
Key responsibilities
- •Facilitate the employer services function in the province
- •Coordinate the provision of assessment, validation and adjudication of claims
- •Facilitate registry services in the province
- •Coordinate local appeals and complaints in the province
- •Coordinate general support
- •Manage resources in the unit
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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