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: BENEFICIARY SERVICES (X5 POSTS) 
SALARY : R1 057 326 per annum (all inclusive package) 
CENTRE : Free State -Ref No: HR 4/4/3/3DBS/FS/UIF (X1 Post) 
North West -Ref No: HR 4/4/3/3DBS/NW/UIF (X1 Post) 
Northern Cape- Ref No: HR 4/4/3/3DBS/NC/UIF (X1 Post) 
Kwa-Zulu Natal -Ref No: HR 4/4/3/3DBS/KZN/UIF (X1 Post) 
Mpumalanga - Ref No: HR 4/4/3/3DBS/MP/UIF (X1 Post) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Operations Management/Operational Research/Public Management/ Business Administration/Finance/Business Process Re–engineering. Five (5) years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Knowledge: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Public Financial Management Act. Conflict Management. Public Service Regulations (PSR). Public Service Act (PSA). Treasury Regulations. Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA). Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA). Skills: Computer literacy. Policy formulation. Proficient Communication. Plan and Organizing. Knowledge Management. Interpersonal. Report Writing. Analytical.
 
DUTIES : Provide leadership and develop strategies for capturing of registrations, declarations and maintenance of the database in accordance with Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA). Provide leadership and develop strategies for the effective management of claim processes. Oversee the implementation of employer audit services. Manage the implementation of risk management strategies. Manage all resources (Human, Financial, Equipment / Assets). 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Segalo Tel No: (051) 505 6206 
Mr H Basson Tel No: (018) 384 1631 
Ms M Musa Tel No: (053) 838 1500 
Mr J Anand Tel No: (031) 366 2000 
Mr M Matjeke Tel No: (013) 665 8700 
 
APPLICATIONS : Free State, E-Mail: Jobs-FS@labour.gov.za    
North West, E-Mail: Jobs-NW@labour.gov.za  
Northern Cape, E-mail: Jobs-NC@labour.gov.za  
Kwa-Zulu Natal, E-mail: Jobs-KZN@labour.gov.za  
Mpumalanga, E-mail: Jobs-MP@labour.gov.za
 
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resource 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 S Mogakane Tel No: (018) 387 8100 
APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X 2040, Mmabatho, 2735 or hand delivery to 2nd Floor, Provident House, University Drive, Mmabatho 
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resources Management Email: Jobs-NW@labour.gov.za
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PROJECTS MANAGEMENT REF NO: HR 4/4/3/2DDPM/UIF 
SALARY : R733 257 per annum (All inclusive) 
CENTRE : Unemployment Insurance Fund: Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) year tertiary qualification in Project Management/Information Technology/ BSC Computer Science. Certificate in Project Management will be an added advantage. Five (5) years’ experience of which three (3) years must be functional experience in the field of ICT project management and two (2) years’ experience at supervisory level. SAP Project experience will be added advantage. Experience in management of Enterprise Resource Planning Projects will be an added advantage. Knowledge: Public Service Regulations (PSR), Public Service Act (PSA), Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), Protected Disclosure Act Basic Conditions of Employment (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA), Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA). Skills: People Management, Conflict Management, Analytical, Problem Solving, Presentation, Planning and Organizing, Communication, Computer Literacy, Report Writing. Creativity. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the successful delivery of priority projects for the UIF. Manage project deliverables in line with the Fund quality standards and business expectations. Implement best practice project management methodologies across all projects. Manage the resources (Human, Financial, Equipment/Assets) in the Sub- Directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr X Monakali Tel No: (012) 337 1482/1422 
APPLICATIONS : E-mail: Jobs-UIF1@labour.gov.za   
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resource Management, UIF 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ANTI-FRAUD AND ANTI-CORRUPTION REF NO: HR 4/4/3/2DDAFAC/UIF 
SALARY : R733 257 per annum (All inclusive) 
CENTRE : Unemployment Insurance Fund: Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) year tertiary qualification in Forensic Audit / Forensic Accounting / Commerce/ Risk Management. Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) certification. Five (5) years’ experience of which three (3) years must be functional experience in the Risk /Fraud and Anti-corruption environment and two (2) years at managerial level. Knowledge: Unemployment Insurance Act and Regulations(UIAR), Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UIA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Regulations (PSR), Public Service Act (PSA), Batho Pele Principles, Risk Management, Investigation Procedures and Processes, Criminal Procedure Act, The Protected Disclosures Act, The prevention and combating of Corrupt Activities Act, The prevention of Organised Crime Act, The Public Finance Management Act and National Treasury regulations. Promotion of Access to information Act (PAIA), Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), The Constitution Act 108 of 1996 (as amended). Skills: Communication, Investigating, People Management, Listening, Computer Literacy, Time Management, Analytical, Interpersonal, Report writing, Planning and Organizing. 
 
DUTIES : Monitor the implementation of the departmental anti-fraud and anti-corruption strategies. Monitor the deterging of fraud and corruption irregularities/risks. Manage the investigation of fraud and corruption irregularities. Manage the fraud and corruption awareness campaigns. Manage resources (Human, Finance, Equipment, Assets) in the Sub-directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr TI Maphatane Tel No: (012) 337 1827/1551 
APPLICATIONS : E-mail: Jobs-UIF2@labour.gov.za  
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resource Management, UIF 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: OPERATIONS SYSTEMS SUPPORT SERVICES REF NO: HR 4/4/3/2/DDOSSS/UIF 
SALARY : R733 257 per annum (All inclusive) 
CENTRE : Unemployment Insurance Fund: Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three-year tertiary qualification in Information Technology / Computer Science /Informatics. Three (3) years functional experience in the IT Service Management / System Support Management environment and two (2) years’ experience at management level. Knowledge: Unemployment Insurance Act and Regulations (UIAR), Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA), Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), National Archives and Records Services of South Africa Act, Electronic Document Management System, Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), Public Service Act (PSA), Operations Systems. State Information Technology Agency Processes, Information Technology, SITA MIS and Database and Database Management, Project Management Systems, System Development and Database Management, SAP Business Intelligence including SAP BI Design and universe creation from SAP BW. Skills: Communication, People Management, Listening, Computer Literacy, Time Management, Analytical, Numeracy, Interpersonal, Report Writing, Planning and Organising. 
 
DUTIES : Monitor Operations Applications and ensures that systems are accessible effective and efficient. Manage service providers and suppliers contract management. Manage all the Applications within Business Operations. Manage resources (Human, Finance, Equipment/Assets) in the Sub-directorate. 
  
ENQUIRIES : Mr A Ravagaloo Tel No: (012) 337 1882 
APPLICATIONS : Email: Jobs-UIF3@labour.gov.za  
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resource Management, UIF 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: CALL CENTRE REF NO: HR 4/4/3/2/DDCC/UIF 
SALARY : R733 257 per annum (All inclusive) 
CENTRE : Unemployment Insurance Fund: Head Office 11 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) year relevant tertiary qualification in Contact Centre/Public Management / Business Administration/ Management/ Public Administration/ Financial Management. Three (3) years functional experience in Call Centre/ Operations Management environment. Two (2) years’ experience at a management level. Knowledge: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Regulation (PSR), Public Service Act (PSA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), Basic Condition of Employment Act (BCEA), Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA), Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA). Skills: Communication, People Management, Listening, Computer Literacy, Time Management, Analytical, Numeracy, Interpersonal, Report Writing, Planning and Organising, Diversity Management. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the handling of incoming calls. Develop and review call centre policies and procedures and manage implementation thereof. Monitor quality assurance services and manage maintenance of call centre systems. Manage resources (Human, Finance, Equipment, Assets) within the Sub-directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Naicker Tel No: (012) 337 1983 / 1654 
APPLICATIONS : Email: Jobs-UIF4@labour.gov.za   
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resource Management, UIF 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LABOUR ACTIVATION PROGRAMMES (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R733 257 per annum (All inclusive) 
CENTRE : Mpumalanga -Ref No: HR 4/4/3/2DDLAP/MP/UIF (X1 Post) 
Eastern Cape- Ref No: HR 4/4/3/2DDLAP/EC/UIF (X1 Post) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) year relevant tertiary qualification in Public Administration/ Business Administration/ Development Studies. Certificate in Project Management will be an added advantage. Certificate in Financial Management will be an added advantage. Certificate in Contract Management will be an added advantage. Three (3) years’ experience in Project Administration. Two (2) years management experience. Knowledge: Departmental and the Fund’s Policies and Procedures. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA), 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. 
 
DUTIES : Engage with relevant stakeholders on training / skills programmes that will benefit UIF Beneficiaries. Identify beneficiaries and institutions to be funded for Labour Activation purposes. Monitor the activities of institutions receiving funding and report constraints including corrective actions. Participate in Advocacy campaigns to create awareness on Labour Activation Programmes in co-operation with the Unit Communications within the Fund. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Matjeke Tel No: (013) 665 8700. Mr S Joko Tel No: (043) 701 3128 
APPLICATIONS : Email: Jobs-MP@labour.gov.za.  E-mail: Jobs-EC@labour.gov.za    
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resource Management 
 
 
 
 
 
COUNSELLOR REF NO: HR4/4/8/364 
SALARY : Grade 1: R579 147 - R642 765 per annum (OSD) 
Grade 2: R662 190 – R734 928 per annum (OSD) 
Grade 3: R750 024 – R832 398 per annum (OSD) 
CENTRE : Labour Centre: Zastron 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Four (4) year B Psych qualification or a 4-year B Psych Equivalent Qualification. Valid driver’s licence. Registration with Health Professional Council of South Africa as a Registered Counsellor (Independent practice) or Psychometrist (Independent practice). Grade 1: 0 (zero) experience. Grade 2: 8 years relevant experience. Grade 3: 16 year’s relevant experience. Knowledge: Knowledge of Employment Services Act, ILO conventions, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Psychometric assessment. Skills: Counselling, Planning and organising, Communication, Computer, Analytical, Presentation, Interpersonal, Report writing, Leadership, Networking. 
 
DUTIES : Provide and implement employment counselling services. Provide and implement recruitment, psychometric assessment and selection services. Liaise with different organisations (Government, non-government, non-profit and private) to facilitate employability enhancement interventions for designated groups. Manage operations and personnel recourses of the employment counselling support. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Mahlangu Tel No: (051) 505 6247 
APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Provincial Operations: PO Box 522, Bloemfontein, 9300, Physical Address: Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein, 9301 
FOR ATTENTION : Human Resources Management, Bloemfontein. Email: Jobs-FS@Labour.gov.za

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INTERNAL AUDIT REF NO: HR 4/4/3/2ASDIA/UIF 
SALARY : R376 596 per annum 
CENTRE : Unemployment Insurance Fund: Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) year tertiary qualification in Internal Audit / Audit / Accounting. Registered member with professional body e.g. Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Valid Drivers license. Two (2) years functional experience in Internal Audit environment and two (2) years supervisory experience. Knowledge: Internal Audit Manual and Methodology, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Public Service Regulations (PSR), Public Service Act (PSA), Conflict Management. Treasury Regulations, Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA), Auditor General Processes and Procedures, Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA). Skills: Communication, Coordinating, Audit Techniques, Risk Assessment, Negotiation, Presentation, Problem Solving, Planning and Organising, Policy analysis and Development, Computer Literacy, Management, Interpersonal, Report Writing, Analytical. 
 
DUTIES : Facilitate audit engagement planning. Facilitate the review of controls on systems, assets and operations. Coordinate the evaluation of reliability and integrity of financial information. Coordinate the provision of three year rolling plan and implement it. Manage resources (Human, Financial, Equipment / Assets) in the section. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr KB Mahloko Tel No: (012) 337 1609 
APPLICATIONS : Email: Jobs-UIF5@labour.gov.za  
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resource Management, UIF 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: OPERATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES REF NO: HR 4/4/3/2/ASDOSS/UIF (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R376 596 per annum 
CENTRE : Unemployment Insurance Fund: Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) year relevant tertiary qualification in Administration/Public Management. Two (2) years supervisory experience. Knowledge: Unemployment Insurance Act and Regulations (UIAR), Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Regulation (PSR), Public Service Act (PSA). Skills: Communication, People Management, Listening, Computer Literacy, Time Management, Analytical, Numeracy, Interpersonal, Report Writing, Planning and Organising. 
 
DUTIES : Facilitate provincial operational performance. Manage service providers and suppliers contract management. Manage all the applications within Business Operations. Manage resources (Human, Finance, Equipment/Assets) in the Sub-directorate. Provide operational support services in provincial offices to ensure consistency. Coordinate the implementation of new operational policies and procedures. Manage resources (Human, Finance, Equipment/Assets) in the Sub-directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr GN Tshabalala Tel No: (012) 337 1508 
APPLICATIONS : Email: Jobs-UIF6@labour.gov.za   
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resource Management, UIF 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: IT AUDITS REF NO: HR 4/4/3/2ASDITA/UIF 
SALARY : R376 596 per annum 
CENTRE : Unemployment Insurance Fund: Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three-year tertiary qualification in Internal Auditing /Auditing /Accounting. Two (2) years functional experience in ICT Audits. Two (2) years supervisor experience. Registered member with professional body of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). Valid driver’s licence. Knowledge: Internal Audit Manual and Methodology, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Basic Conditions of Employment (BCEA), Public Service Regulations, Conflict Management, Public Service Regulations (PSR), Public Service Act, Treasury Regulations, Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UIAC), Auditor General Processes and Procedures, Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), ICT Audit Standards and COBIT (control objectives for information related technologies) framework. Skills: Communication, Coordinating, Audit Techniques, Risk Assessment, Negotiation, Presentation, Problem Solving, Planning and Organizing, Policy Analysis and Development, Computer Literacy, Management, Interpersonal, Report Writing, Analytical. 
 
DUTIES : Facilitate IT audits engagement planning. Facilitate the review of controls on systems, assets, operations and IT projects. Coordinate the evaluation of reliability and integrity of information. Coordinate the provision of the three-year rolling plan and implement it. Manage resources (Human, Financial, Equipment / Assets) within the IT Audit sub directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr KB Mahloko Tel No: (012) 337 1609 
APPLICATIONS : Email: Jobs-UIF7@labour.gov.za   
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resource Management, UIF 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR PRACTITIONER: EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS REF NO: HR 4/4/3/1SPEHW/UIF 
SALARY : R316 791 per annum 
CENTRE : Unemployment Insurance Fund: Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three-year tertiary qualification in Social Science/Social Work/ Psychology. Registration with HPCSA or SACSSP will be an added advantage. Two (2) years functional experience in the Employee Health and Wellness environment. Knowledge: Employee Health and Wellness Programmes (EHWP), Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Regulations (PSR), Public Service Act (PSA). Skills: Negotiation, Counselling, Motivational, Problem Solving, Presentation, Planning and Organizing, Communication (Verbal and Written), Computer Literacy, Report Writing, Creativity, Numeracy. 
 
DUTIES : Arrange employee support services through integrated wellness programmes. Provide assistance on chronic illnesses in the workplace (HIV/AIDS, TB, etc.). Facilitate crises intervention, therapy and counselling to employees. Implement employee Health and Wellness Strategic Framework. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr SR Makwela Tel No: (012) 337 1772 
APPLICATIONS : E-mail: Jobs-UIF8@labour.gov.za  
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resource Management, UIF 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF PERSONNEL OFFICER (HRO) REF NO: HR 4/4/8/35 
SALARY : R316 791 per annum 
CENTRE : Provincial Office - Kimberley 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) years relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management. One to two years supervisory experience doing the Human Resources Management Services. Knowledge: All labour legislations, Departmental policies and procedures, HR related systems, Public Service Act, Batho Pele principles, Public Service Regulations. Skills: Communication, Presentation, Conflict management, Analytical, Report writing Computer literacy, Planning and organising, Supervisory, Time Management. 
 
DUTIES : Monitor the recruitment and selection process. Facilitate the processing and approval of service benefits e.g. leave, housing allowances, acting allowances, overtime etc. Provide and monitor termination of service at the Province. Monitor establishment and the implementation of HR policies. Monitor the payment of salaries. Manage all the resources within the section. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Musa MR Tel No: (053) 838 1523 
APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X 5012, Kimberley, 8301or hand deliver at Cnr Compound and Pniel Road 
FOR ATTENTION : Human Resources Operations, Provincial Office Kimberley Email: Jobs-NC@labour.gov.za