Deputy Director: Labour Activation Programmes

Deputy Director: Labour Activation Programmes

REF NO: HR4/4/8/961

SALARY : R896 436 per annum, (all-inclusive)

CENTRE : Provincial Office: Free State

REQUIREMENTS : Three-year tertiary qualification in Public Administration/ Public Management/

Business Administration/ Business Management/ Development studies/ Social Sciences. Five (5) years' experience of which three (3) must be functional experience in Labour Activation Programmes/ Employment Programmes/ Enterprise Development/ Entrepreneurial/ and two (2) years' experience at managerial level. Valid driver's license. Knowledge: Departmental and the Funds Policies and Procedures, Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), Unemployment Insurance and Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act, All Labour legislations, Project Management, Batho Pele Principles. Skills: Planning and Organising, People Management, Conflict Management, Analytical, Problem Solving, Communication and ability to think strategically, Computer Literacy, Skills development Act, Event Management and Contract Management, Coordination, Project Management.

DUTIES : Manage and Monitor Labour Activation projects receiving funding. Engage with

relevant stakeholders on labour Activation Programmes that will benefit UIF beneficiaries. Identify province specific interventions to be funded for Labour Activation. Participate in Advocacy Campaigns to create awareness on Labour Activation Programmes in cooperation with the Unit Communications within the Fund and the Provincial Office. Manage resources (Human, Finance, Equipment/Assets).

ENQUIRIES : Ms N Zama at 072 984 0837

APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X522, Bloemfontein, 9300

Or hand deliver at Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein. Email: jobs-fs10@labour.gov.za

CLOSING DATE : 31 October 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 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 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. 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. 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. 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 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)