Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations (X3 Posts)

SALARY                               :    R1 059 105 per annum, (all inclusive)

CENTRE                              :  Stanger Labour Centre Ref No: HR 4/4/03/39 (X1 Post) Verulam Labour Centre Ref No: HR/4/4/03/40 (X1 Post) Ladysmith Labour Centre Ref No: HR4/4/3/41 (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS                :    Three (3) years National Diploma (NQF 6) / Undergraduate Bachelor Degree

(NQF 7) in Financial Management, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Labour Relations, Social science, Engineering Sciences, Public Administration/Management, Business Administration/ Management, Operations Management, Project Management, three (3) years Legal qualification. Five (5) years' experience of which two (2) at an Assistant Director level and three (3) years functional experience in Labour Market Operations/Service delivery environment. Valid Driver's license. Knowledge: Public Finance Management Act. Treasury Regulations. Supply Chain Management processes. Asset Management. All labour Legislations. Departmental Policies and Procedures. Public Service Regulations. Batho Pele Principles. Skills: Management. Computer. Presentation Skills. Communication (Both Verbal and written). Interpersonal. Conflict Management. Leadership. Project Management. Diversity Management. Change Management, Monitoring and Evaluation.

DUTIES                                :    Manage the service delivery objectives as per mandate of the Department of

Employment and Labour. Represent the Department in key stakeholder forums including interdepartmental structures of government and municipalities including those dictated by the District Development Model (DDM). Implement and manage service delivery improvement interventions. Manage all resources of the Labour Centre.

ENQUIRIES                          :    Dr N Kahla Tel No: (031) 3662116

APPLICATIONS                  :    Acting Chief Director: Provincial Operations: P O Box 940, Durban, 4001 or

hand deliver at: Department of Employment and Labour, The Royal Hotel, 267 Anton Lembede Street, Durban, 4001 or Email: Jobs- KZN33@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

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