Assistant Director: Public Employment Services

Ref No: Hr4/4/5/24

SALARY: R 582 444 per annum CENTER: Provincial Office: KZN

REQUIREMENTS: Three (3) years National Diploma (NQF 6)/ Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF 7) in Social Sciences (Psychology) / Public / Business Administration. Four (4) years' experience of which two (2) years at Supervisory level (Senior Admin Officer/Practitioner) in Public Employment / Public Administration/Management Services. Driver's license. Knowledge: Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Relevant ILO Conventions, Recruitment and Selection Processes, Relevant government strategies, Employment Service Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Act (PSA), Skills Development Act, Immigration Act. Skills: Planning and organizing, Communication (both verbal and written), Computer literacy, Analytical skills, Presentation skills, Interpersonal skills, Report writing, Leadership, Networking, Information Management, Innovative, Client focused/centric, Sense of responsibility and Ability to work under pressure. DUTIES: Coordinate International Cross-Border Labour Migration, PEA and TES functions. Coordinate the provision of services to distressed companies. Facilitate stakeholder relations for acquisition of placement opportunities. Provide operational and technical support to labour centres for the delivery of effective employer services. Facilitate the provision of IT infrastructure and implementation of innovations to render effective employer service. Facilitate the training of ESSA end users (internal and external) on employer service.

Enquiries: Ms Z Maseko Tel: (031) 366 2010

Applications: Director: Public Employment Services, Provincial Operations: P. O. Box 940, Durban, 4000 Or hand deliver at 267 Anton Lembede Street, Durban. For online Applications Email to: Jobs-KZN6@Labour.gov.za

FOR ATTENTION: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Provincial Office: KwaZulu-Natal

DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR

It is the Department's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.

CLOSING DATE: 06 June 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 (online)

NOTE : All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title in full as it is on the advert not abbreviations and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F" must be answered and declaration signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in posession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the posts's technical and generic requirements. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act(POPIA) Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)

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