Deputy Director: Investments

Deputy Director: Investments

: REF NO: HR4/4/3/3/2DDI/UIF (X7 POSTS)

(3- Year Contract)

SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum, (all-inclusive)

CENTRE : Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Undergraduate qualification in Investment Management/ Finance/ Accounting/

Economics/ an investment-related field of study at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA. Five (5) years working experience, of which three (3) years must be functional operational experience in an investment environment and two (2) years at an Assistant Director/Junior Management level in an investment environment. Knowledge: PFMA, NT Regulations, Treasury Instructions, UIF Act, UICA. Financial Markets Act, FSRA. IPS and investment governance frameworks. Investment markets, instruments, and portfolio management. GRAP (GRAP 1,16, 20, 24, 36, 37, 38, 104, etc.). IFRS, GAAP. ESG principles,

PRI, GIPS (advantageous). Risk-management frameworks and methodologies. Public-sector governance and reporting frameworks. Skills:

Investment analysis and financial modelling. Portfolio management and oversight. Valuation of listed and unlisted instruments. Risk management and scenario analysis. Financial reporting and GRAP compliance. SLA and contract management. Data analysis and investment systems proficiency. Governance writing and policy formulation. Strategic capability and leadership. People management and empowerment. Programme and project management. Financial management. Change management. Problem-solving and decision-making. Stakeholder management.

DUTIES : Manage investment portfolio services and ensure alignment with investment-

related prescripts, legislation, and policies. Manage investment accounting, valuation, and disclosure in accordance with GRAP standards. Monitor investment risk management, linking actuarial risk appetite, tolerance, duration to investment portfolio limits, exposures, and duration. Ensure governance, compliance, and reporting, to internal and external oversight structures and stakeholders. Manage financial, human, and physical resources of the Sub-directorate.

ENQUIRIES : Ms ASC Fourie Tel No: (012) 337 1520

APPLICATIONS : email: Jobs-UIF25@labour.gov.za

CLOSING DATE : 08 June 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

NOTE : All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and

CV only combined, in PDF and as one attachment. Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted. indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. 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 possession 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. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 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. The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of an SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG). Prior to appointment, a candidate should therefore have proof that they have registered for the Pre-Entry Certificate and have completed the course. The cost for Nyukela is at the applicant's own expense. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/. For all SMS appointment, the selection panel will recommend suitable candidate (s) to attend generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. 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 expected to sign 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)

ERRATUM: Kindly take note that the advertised post of Assistant Director: Collective Bargaining for Head Office Pretoria with reference number HR4/26/02/01HO is withdrawn. The post was advertised on circular 5 of 2026 on 13 February 2026 with closing date of 27 February 2026. For applicants who previously applied for the post must re-apply when the post is advertised with reviewed requirements.