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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: UI OPERATIONS

DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR · mpumalanga

Salary band

R 605 742

Closing date

10 July 2026

Reference

HR4/4/7/69

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About this role

Department

DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR

Location

Provincial Office: Mpumalanga

Salary

R605 742 per annum

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 recognized by SAQA. Valid driver’s license. Four (4) years’ experience of which two (2) years must be functional experience in Operations environment, and two (2) years must be supervisory experience. Knowledge: Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA). Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA). Treasury Regulations. Public Service Act (PSA). Public Service Regulation (PSR). Basic Condition of Employment (BCEA). Public Financial Management Act (PFMA). Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Skills: Computer. Report writing.

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 complains in the province. Coordinate General Support. Manage resources in the Unit.

Enquiries

Ms E Bahololo Tel No: (013) 655 8700

Notes

Indian Males, Indian Females, White Males, White Females and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date

10 July 2026

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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 recognized by SAQA
·Valid driver’s license
·Four (4) years’ experience of which two (2) years must be functional experience in Operations environment, and two (2) years must be supervisory experience
·Knowledge: Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA)
·Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA)
·Treasury Regulations
·Public Service Act (PSA)
·Public Service Regulation (PSR)
·Basic Condition of Employment (BCEA)
·Public Financial Management Act (PFMA)

Key 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 complains in the province
·Coordinate General Support
·Manage resources in the Unit

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓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
✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to jobs-asd-ui@labour.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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How do I apply for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: UI OPERATIONS position at DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR?+

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