Deputy Director: Labour Activation Programmes

Deputy Director: Labour Activation Programmes

Ref No: HR4/4/3/3/2ddlap/Uif (X4 Posts)

(3- Year Contract)

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

CENTRE : Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Public Administration / Public Management /

Business Administration / Business Management / Development Studies / Project Management / Social Science / Risk Management / Auditing / Accounting at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA. Five (5) years' experience of which three (3) years must be functional experience in Labour Activation Programmes / Project Management / Employment and Job Preservations Programmes / Enterprise Development / Entrepreneurial environment and two

(2) years' experience at Assistant Director / Junior management level. Knowledge: Departmental and the Fund's 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 Organizing. People Management. Conflict Management. Analytical. Problem Solving. Communication. Computer Literacy. Ability to think strategically. Event Management. Coordination. Facilitation. Project Management.

DUTIES : Coordinate collaborations with relevant stakeholders on training / skills

programmes that will benefit UIF beneficiaries. Manage the process of identifying beneficiaries and institutions to be funded for Labour Activation Programmes. Monitor the activities of institutions receiving funding and report on constrains including corrective actions. Participate in advocacy campaigns to create awareness on Labour Activation Programmes in operation within the

Communications Business units. Manage resources in the section (Human, Finance, Equipment and Assets).

ENQUIRIES : Ms Pumla Duma Tel No: (012) 337 1767

APPLICATIONS : email: Jobs-UIF18@labour.gov.za

CLOSING DATE : 08 April 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 (1) document or attachment. Zipped 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 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. 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. 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: Please be advised that the position of Deputy Director: Management Support Services (HR & Finance) with Ref No: HR4/26/02/02HO, has been withdrawn. The Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Noel Sicwebu Tel No: (012) 309 4382. The experience required for the post of Assistant Director: Risk Management with Ref No: HR4/26/03/06HO is Four (4) years' experience in Risk Management/ Internal Audit/Accounting of which two (2) years at a Supervisory level. The post of Deputy Director: SAP Application Maintenance and Support with Ref No: HR4/26/03/04HO is a re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied

must re-ply not application who previously applied must re-apply that statement is incorrect. For enquiries: Mr Frank Thengwayo Tel No: (012) 309 4497. These positions are advertised on Public Service Vacancy 09 of 2026 dated 13 March 2026, with a closing date of 27 March 2026