DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR

Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The Department does not accept applications via fax or email. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed 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. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. A pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants. 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/.  All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical competency exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful candidate will be expected to sign an Internship performance agreement. The Department of Labour 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) 

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: COMMUNICATION( MEDIA) REF NO: HR4/21/04/23HO 
SALARY : R1 057 326 per annum (all inclusive package) 
CENTRE : Head Office, Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) year undergraduate B. Degree / B-Tech / Adv. Diploma (NQF 7) in Communication Science/Public Relations/Marketing. Five (5) years’ experience at Middle (Deputy Director) / Senior Management (Director) level. Three (3) years functional experience in Communication services. A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge: The Government Communication and Information System, Government Communication strategies and policies, Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, Public Service Code of Conduct, All Labour Legislations, Departmental policies and procedures, Corporate governance, Minimum Information Security Standard, Batho Pele Principles. Skills: Financial Management, Leadership Strategic Management, Decision making, Verbal and written communication, Interpersonal relations, Computer literacy, Project management, Facilitation. 
 
DUTIES : Lead and drive interaction as well as communication between the department and the media. Coordinate, implement and monitor the campaigns of the department including the management of promotional items as well as Ministerial corporate gifts. Manage and ensure the profiling of all initiatives and services rendered by the departments Programmes including Ministerial events. Manage all the Resources within the Directorate Media. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Zondi Tel No: (012) 309 4662 
APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Human Resources Management: Private Bag X 117, Pretoria, 0001 Or hand deliver at 215 Francis Baard Street. Email: Jobs-HQ4@labour.gov.za  
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Head Office 
 
NOTE : NB: All attachments must be in PDF and in one (1) file, 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. 
 
 
 
OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LABOUR CENTRE OPERATIONS (X3 POSTS) 
SALARY : R869 007 per annum (All inclusive) 
CENTRE : Labour Centre: Sebokeng- Ref No: HR 4/4/4/04/01(X1Post) 
Labour Centre: Graaff-Reinet and Lusikisiki -Ref No: HR4/4/1/200 (X2 Posts) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three-year relevant tertiary qualification in Business / Public Administration / Public /Business Management/ Operations Management/Project Management. Two (2) years management experience. Three (3) years functional experience in business/organisational operations/services. A valid drivers Licence. 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, Communication (both verbal and written), Computer literacy, Conflict Management, Presentation, Interpersonal, Report writing, Leadership, Project management. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the service delivery objectives as per the mandate of the Department of Labour. Represent the Department in key stakeholder forums including interdepartmental structures of government and municipalities. Implement and manage service delivery improvement plan. Manage all the resources of the Labour Centre. Manage and ensure compliance with ALL HRM policies directives and legislation including the Public Service Act and regulations. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Tshabalala, Tel No: (011) 853 0206 
Ms NP Douw-Jack, Tel No: (043) 701 3128 
 
APPLICATIONS : Johannesburg: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: PO Box 4560, Johannesburg: 2001 or hand deliver at 77 de Korte Street, Braamfontein Email: JobsGP@labour.gov.za    
East London: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X 9005, East London, 5201Or hands deliver at No. 3 Hill Street, East London, 5201 Email: Jobs-EC@labour.gov.za   
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resource Management, East London 
 
NOTE : NB: All attachments must be in PDF and in 1(one) file, 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. 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: COID REF NO HR4/4/1/201 
SALARY : R869 007 per annum (All inclusive) 
CENTRE : Provincial Office: Eastern Cape 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three-year tertiary qualification in Public Management /Business Management/Operations Management / Nursing Diploma / HRM. Three (3) years functional experience in disability claims) in processing. Two (2) years management experience in the disability claims and or medical insurance (including disability claims) processing environment. Valid drivers licence. Knowledge: Compensation Fund Services, Treasury Regulations, Public Service, DoL Compensation Fund business strategies and goals, Relevant stakeholders, Required IT knowledge, Directorate goal and performance requirements. Skills: Management, Communication (both verbal and written), Computer Literacy, Conflict Management, Presentation, interpersonal, Report Writing, Leadership. 
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DUTIES : Manage efficient provision and coordination of compensation benefits in the province. Manage the operations of COID Business Unit in the province. Provide operational and technical support to Processing Labour Centres within the province. Manage stakeholders engagements for COID within the province. Manage human, financial and physical resources of the sub-directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms NP Douw-Jack Tel No: (043) 701 3128 
APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X 9005, East London, 5201Or hands deliver at No. 3 Hill Street, East London, 5201 Email: Jobs-EC@labour.gov.za  
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resource Management, East London 
 
NOTE : NB: All attachments must be in PDF and in 1(one) file, 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. 
 
 

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICE REF NO: HR 4/4/5/01 
SALARY : R470 040 per annum 
CENTRE : Provincial Office: Kwazulu-Natal 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) year National Diploma (NQF6)/ Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF7) in Social Sciences (Psychology)/ Public/ Business Administration. Four (4) years’ experience of which two (2) years at supervisory level (Senior Admin Officer/Practitioner) in Public Employment/Public Administration/ Management Services. Valid Drivers license. Knowledge: Relevant ILO Conventions, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Recruitment and Selection Processes, Relevant government strategies. Skills: Planning and organizing, Verbal and written Communication, Analytical, Computer literacy, Presentation, Interpersonal Report Writing, Leadership, Networking, Information Management. 
 
DUTIES : Coordinate International Cross-Border Labour Migration functions 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 provision 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 ZP Dlamini Tel No: (031) 366 2010 
APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Provincial Operations: P O Box 940, Durban, 4000 or hand deliver at 267 Anton Lambede Street, Royal Hotel Building, Durban Email: Jobs-KZN@labour.gov.za
 
NOTE : NB: All attachments must be in PDF and in 1(one) file, 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. 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PES ADMINISTRATION REF NO: HR4/4/10/44 
SALARY : R470 040 per annum 
CENTRE : Provincial Office: Mmabatho 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) year relevant tertiary qualification in Social Sciences (Psychology; Public/Business Administration). Two (2) years supervisory experience. Two (2) years functional experience in Public Employment/ Public Administration/ Management Services. Knowledge: ILO Conventions, Financial Management Human Resource Management, Social Plan Guidelines. Skills: Planning and organizing, Communication skills, Computer skills, Analytical Skills, Presentation skills, Interpersonal skills, Report writing skills, Leadership, Networking. 
 
DUTIES : Provide administrative support to the PES at the Provincial Office. Compile and monitor the budget for PES at the Provincial Office. Compile and submit reports for PES at the Provincial Office. Provide human resources management functions to PES at the Provincial Office. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Litheko, Tel No: (018) 387 8100 
APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X 2040, Mmabatho, 2735 or hand deliver at University Drive, Provident House, Mmabatho Email: Jobs-NW@labour.gov.za  
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resources Management, Mmabatho 
 
NOTE : NB: All attachments must be in PDF and in 1(one) file, 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. 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 14/83 : WORKSHOP TEAM LEADER 
SALARY : R376 596 per annum 
CENTRE : Supported Employment Enterprises Kimberley 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Qualification in one of the following: Occupational Certificate: Carpenter/ Furniture Upholstery (NQF Level 04) or Occupational Certificate: Welder (NQF Level 04) or Occupational Certificate: Sewing Machine Operator (NQF Level 02) / N6 Clothing Production (NQF 06) / National Diploma: Clothing. Three years’ functional experience in wood or steel or textile environment and Two years Supervisory experience. Valid drivers licence will be an added advantage. Knowledge: Manufacturing principles/procedures, Technical design/development, Supervision/management, Disability Act and policies, First Aid, Knowledge of BCEA, OHSA, UIF and COIDA. Skills: Technical, Planning and Organizing, Communication, Computer, Analytical, Facilitation, Interpersonal, Leadership, Innovative, Stakeholder Management, Project Management 
 
DUTIES : Control all workshops technical aspects within the Factory. Manage workshop planning, manufacturing process and material costing. Monitor the maintenance of machinery and tools. Manage resources within the factory. Ensure compliance to Occupational Health and Safety within the factory. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms ME Msiza Tel No: (012) 843 7300 
APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Human Resources Management: Private Bag X 117, Pretoria, 0001 Or hand deliver at 215 Francis Baard Street. Email: Jobs-SEE@LABOUR.gov.za  
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Head Office 
 
NOTE : NB: All attachments must be in PDF and in one (1) file, 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. 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR TRAINING OFFICER REF NO: HR 4/4/3/1STO/UIF 
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SALARY : R316 791 per annum 
CENTRE : Unemployment Insurance Fund: Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma/ B Degree in Management of Training / Human Resource Development/ Human Resource Management. Valid driver’s license. Two (2) years relevant experience. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Human Resource Development Policies, Public Service Regulations (PSR), Public Service Act (PSA), Skills Development Act (SDA), Labour Relations, Project Management, Diversity Management, Basic Conditions of employment Act (BCEA), Basic Education and Training (BET), Unemployment Insurance Act and Regulations (UIAR). Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA), Negotiation, People Management, Problem Solving, Presentation, Planning and Organizing, Communication, Computer literacy, Report Writing, Policy analysis and Development. 
 
DUTIES : Conduct training programs (functional /operational /business). Coordinate compulsory induction and orientation programs. Compile and update operational / functional / business training manuals. Implement the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP). 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr VG Kegakilwe Tel No: (012) 337 1710 35 
APPLICATIONS : E-mail: Jobs-UIF9@labour.gov.za  
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resource Management, UIF