Assistant Director: Public Employment Services

Assistant Director: Public Employment Services

REF NO: HR4/4/9/10

SALARY : R605 742 per annum

CENTRE : KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Office

REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) National Diploma (NQF 6) Undergraduate bachelor's degree (NQF

7) in Social Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Public Administration/Business Administration. a Valid Driver's license. 4 years' experience of which Two (2) years at Supervisory level (Senior Admin Officer/ practitioner) in Public Employment /Public Administration/ Management Services. Knowledge: Departmental policies and procedures ILO Conventions, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Recruitment and Selection Processes and Relevant government strategies. Skills: Facilitation

skills, Planning and Organizing, Computer literacy, Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills, Networking skills, Verbal and Written communication, Presentation skills, Information management, Analytical, Reporting writing skills.

DUTIES : Coordinate International Cross-Border Labour Migration and 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 provisioning 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 No: (031) 366 2246

APPLICATIONS : Applications, for attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations,

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Office, Deputy Director: Human Resource Management, Provincial Office, Durban 4001 Or hand deliver at 267 Anton Lembede Street, Durban. For Online Application: Jobs-KZN8@labour.gov.za

NOTE : EE targets: Priority will be given to Coloured males, Coloured Females, Indian

male, and Indian females, White males.

CLOSING DATE : 06 November 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

NOTE : Online application must include an application form Z83 and CV as one

attachment, indicate the correct job title and correct reference number of the post on the email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. Applications quoting the relevant reference number, correct job title and correct name of the Department 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 old Z83 application form will not be considered. Each application for each post (s) must have its own application form. 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 and a completed, initialled and signed 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 possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Applicants who do not comply with the application instructions/requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. 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. Successful candidates will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process. It is the Department's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s).