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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LABOUR CENTRE OPERATIONS

Department of Employment and Labour

Salary band

R 1 101 468

Closing date

11 September 2026

Reference

HR4/4/07/18

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About this role

Department

Department of Employment and Labour

Location

OPERATIONS REF NO: HR4/4/07/18

Salary

R1 101 468 per annum, (all -inclusive)

Requirements

Three-year National Diploma (NQF 6)/ undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF 7) in Financial Management, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Labour Relations, Social Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Public Administration / Management, Business Administration/Management, Operations Management, Project Management, Three (3) years’ legal qualification. Five (5) years’ experience of which two at an Assistant Director level and Three years’ functional experience in labour market operations/ service delivery environment. Knowledge: Public Financial Management Act, Departmental Policies and Procedures, Public Service Act and Regulations, Batho Pele Principles, Service Delivery Improvement Plan, Treasury regulations, Supply chain management processes, Asset management and All labour legislations. Skills: Management, Computer Skills, Presentation Skills, Communication (both verbal and written), Interpersonal, Conflict management, Leadership, Project management, Diversity management, Change management, Monitoring and Evaluation.

Duties

Manage the service delivery objectives as per mandate of the Department of Employment and Labour. Represent the Department in key stakeholder forums, including interdepartmental structures of government and municipalities, including those dictated by the District Development Model (DDM). Implement and manage service delivery improvement interventions. Manage all resources of the Labour Centre.

Enquiries

Mr MT Mokoena Tel No: (018) 387 8195

Notes

EE target- Priority will be given to African Male, Coloured Male, Indian Male, Indian Female, White Male, White Female.

Closing Date

2026-09-11T16:00:00+02:00

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Department of Employment and Labour. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

  • ·Three-year National Diploma (NQF 6)/ undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF 7) in Financial Management, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Labour Relations, Social Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Public Administration / Management, Business Administration/Management, Operations Management, Project Management, Three (3) years’ legal qualification
  • ·Five (5) years’ experience of which two at an Assistant Director level and Three years’ functional experience in labour market operations/ service delivery environment
  • ·Knowledge: Public Financial Management Act, Departmental Policies and Procedures, Public Service Act and Regulations, Batho Pele Principles, Service Delivery Improvement Plan, Treasury regulations, Supply chain management processes, Asset management and All labour legislations
  • ·Skills: Management, Computer Skills, Presentation Skills, Communication (both verbal and written), Interpersonal, Conflict management, Leadership, Project management, Diversity management, Change management, Monitoring and Evaluation

Key Duties

  • ·Manage the service delivery objectives as per mandate of the Department of Employment and Labour
  • ·Represent the Department in key stakeholder forums, including interdepartmental structures of government and municipalities, including those dictated by the District Development Model (DDM)
  • ·Implement and manage service delivery improvement interventions
  • ·Manage all resources of the Labour Centre

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

  • Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
  • Check the advert before attaching ID or qualification copies. Supporting documents may be requested only from shortlisted candidates.
  • 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-nw3@labour.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 101 468. 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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