DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR

The communication from the HR of the Department regarding the requirements of the certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from HR. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of their Permanent Residence Permits to their applications. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). 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. 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-entry-programme/. 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 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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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LABOUR ACTIVATION PROGRAMMES REF NO: HR4/4/5/73 
SALARY : R376 596 per annum 
CENTRE : Provincial Office: KZN 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) year’s tertiary qualification in Public Administration/Business Administration or equivalent. Certificate in Project Management methodologies will be added advantage. Four (4) years functional experience relevant experience in project management environment or equivalent. Valid Driver’s license. Knowledge: Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Regulations (PSR), Labour Activation Framework, Skills Development Act (SDA), PROJECT Management Principles (PMP), Diversity Management, Basic Education and Training (BET), Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA), Unemployment Insurance Contribution Act (UICA). Project Management Methodologies (PMBOK) Skills: Negotiation, Interpersonal, Presentation, Problem Solving, Planning and Organising, Policy analysis and interpretation, Communication (verbal and written), Computer literacy, Report writing. 
 
DUTIES : Implement training/skills programmes relevant stakeholder that will benefit UIF Beneficiaries. Track and monitor progress on identified beneficiaries and institutions funded by the Labour Activation. Implement information management systems and ensure the records in the section are maintained. Conduct Advocacy campaigns to create awareness on Labour Activation Programmes. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Z Dlamini Tel No: (031) 366 2045 
APPLICATIONS Chief Director: Provincial Operations: PO Box 940, Durban, 4000 or hand deliver at 267 Anton Lembede Street, Durban. Email: Jobs-KZN@labour.gov.za   
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Provincial Office: KZN 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR PRACTIONER UIF REF NO: HR4/4/5/78 
SALARY : R316 791 per annum 
CENTRE : Provincial Office: KZN 
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration. One (1) to Two (2) years’ experience Knowledge: Unemployment Insurance Act and Regulations, Unemployment Insurance Contribution Act, Batho Pele Principles, Employment Service, Assessment, Siyaya Systems, Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act (PSA). Skills: Communication, Computer literacy, Training, Interpersonal, Presentation and Basic Condition of Employment. 
 
DUTIES : Compile training needs that adhere with WSP. Train all process officers and Labour Centres on procedures, processes and relevant system. Collate and consolidate monthly statistics for all sections under operations. Co-ordinate stakeholder meetings in the business unit. Provide administration services to the business unit. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms NTG Khomo Tel No: (031) 366 2188 
APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Provincial Operations: PO Box 940, Durban, 4000 or hand deliver at 267 Anton Lembede Street, Durban. Email: Jobs-KZN@labour.gov.za  
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Provincial Office: KZN 
 
 
 
 
SUPERVISOR: REGISTRATION SERVICES (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R316 791 per annum 
CENTRE : Labour Centre: Port Shepstone Ref No: HR4/4/5/81 
Labour Centre: Welkom Ref No: HR4/4/8/459 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) year qualification in Business Administration/Management, Public Administration/Management and Operations Management. Two (2) years functional experience in registration services. Valid Driver’s licence. Knowledge: All Labour Legislations and Regulations, Private Employment Agency regulations and related ILO conventions, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Knowledge of Departmental Policies, Procedures and Guidelines. Skills: Problem Solving, Computer literacy, Basic interpersonal, Listening, Communication, Ability to interpret legislation, Telephone etiquette, Mediation and Analytical. 
 
DUTIES : Monitor and oversee the help desk as the first point of the entry within the Registration Services. Oversee the employment service rendered to all clients. Monitor the process of Unemployment Insurance Benefits applications and Employer Declarations. Monitor and analyse the application of Compensation for Injury and Disease Act (COIDA) and Employer registration forms for COIDA. Attend to all complaints regarding legislation and follow up on pending complaints. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Nongena Tel No: (039) 682 2406 
Mrs M Mamburu Tel No: (057) 391 0200 
APPLICATIONS : Port Shepstone: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: PO Box 379, Port Shepstone, 4240 or hand deliver at 17 Bisset Street, Port Shepstone. 
Bloemfontein: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: P O Box 522, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver at Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein 
 
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Provincial Office: KZN Email: Jobs-KZN@labour.gov.za  
Sub-directorate: Human Resources Management, Bloemfontein. E-mail Jobs-FS3@Labour.gov.za  

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TEAM LEADER: INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT SERVICES REF NO: HR4/4/5/66 
SALARY : R316 791 per annum 
CENTRE : Gqeberha Labour Centre, Eastern Cape 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) year tertiary qualification in Labour Relations/ Labour Law/ LLB/BCOM LAW or Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering/ Environmental Health/Analytical Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering/ Civil & Construction Engineering/ Financial Management/ Auditing/ Accounting. Valid driver’s license. Two (2) years functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services. Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of the following Departmental Policies and procedures Skills Development Act, Labour Relation Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Skills Development Levies Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, COIDA, SABS Codes, Unemployment Insurance Act, UI Contribution Act, Employment Equity Act, Immigration Act. Skills: Facilitation skills, Planning and Organizing, Computer literacy, Interpersonal skills, Conflict handling skills, Negotiation skills, Problem solving skills, Interviewing skills, Presentation skills, Innovative, Analytical, Verbal and written communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Plan and independently conduct substantive inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with all Labour legislations, namely, Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA), Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA), Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), and UI Contribution Act (UCA). Plan and execute investigations independently on reported cases pertaining to contravention of labour legislation and enforce as and when necessary including making preparations for and appearing in Court as a State witness. Plan and conduct allocated proactive (Blitz) inspections regularly to monitor compliance with labour legislation including compilation and consolidation of reports emanating from such inspections. Plan and conduct advocacy campaigns on all labour legislation independently, analyse impact thereof, consolidate and compile report Manage the finalisation of files of cases received and investigations conducted by the Inspectors. Contribute at a higher level to planning, drafting and maintenance of regional inspection plans and reports including execution of analysis and compilation of consolidated statistical reports on regional and allocated cases. Ensure that non-compliant employers are referred for prosecution within the relevant time frames. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Ngqolowa Tel No: 041 506 5077 
APPLICATIONS : Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations: Private Bag X 6045, Port Elizabeth, 6000 or via Email: Jobs-EC@labour.gov.za  
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Gqeberha Labour Centre 
 
 
 
 
 
DATA INFORMATION AND MANAGEMENT OFFICER REF NO: HR 4/4/8/69 
SALARY : R257 508 per annum 
CENTRE : Provincial Office Kimberley 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) year tertiary qualification in Statistics/ Economics/ Informatics/ Econometrics. One (1) year functional experience in administration/ statistical data collection/ labour market services. Knowledge: Labour Legislation and relevant policies, Analytical methods, Batho Pele principles, Labour market dynamics, Research Methodology. Skills: Analytical, Assertiveness, Communication, Interpersonal, Interviewing, Innovative, creative, Data Analysis, Statistical and research, Computer literacy, Management and leadership. 
 
DUTIES : Monitor and analyse the labour market information in the sub-unit. Supervise the maintenance of the provincial labour market information data warehouse system. Provide administrative support to the sub-unit. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms H Olivier Tel No: (053) 838 1513 
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   
 
 
 
 
 
INSPECTOR: INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT SERVICES REF NO: HR4/4/5/67 
SALARY : R208 584 per annum 
CENTRE : East London Labour Centre: Eastern Cape 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three-year relevant tertiary qualification in Labour Relations / BCOM Law / LLB, 0 experience relevant to the post and valid driver’s license Knowledge: Departmental policies and procedures, Skills Development Act, Labour Relation Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Skills Development Levies Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, COIDA, Unemployment Insurance Act, UI Contribution Act, Employment Equity, UI Contribution Act, Skills Development Act, Employment Equity Act. Skills: Facilitation, Planning and organizing, Communication written and Verbal, Interpersonal, Computer literacy, Problem solving, Interviewing listening and observation, Analytical. 
 
DUTIES : Conduct occupational inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with all Labour legislations, namely, Basic of Conditions of Employment Act(BCEA) Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, Compensation for occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, Occupational Health and Safety, Skills Development Act and UCA. Execute investigations and reported cases pertaining to contravention of labour legislation and enforce where and when necessary. Conduct proactive (Blitz) inspections regularly to monitor compliance with labour legislation. Conduct advocacy campaigns on identified and allocated labour legislations. Assist in drafting of inspection plans, reports and compilation of statistics on allocated cases 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Njamela Tel No: (043) 702 7500 
APPLICATIONS Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations: Private Bag X 9084, East London, 5200 or hand delivered at Cnr. Oxford & Hill Street, East London or via Email: Jobs-EC@labour.gov.za  
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resources Management: East London Labour Centre 
 
 
 
 
 
ACCOUNTING CLERK: FINANCE REF NO: HR 4/4/4/4/12/10 
SALARY : R173 703 per annum 
CENTRE : Provincial Office: Braamfontein 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate/Grade 12 with Commercial Subjects (Business Management, Economics and Accounting) or with equivalent Certificate. Knowledge: Batho Pele Principles, Departmental policies and procedures, Treasury regulations, Financial prescripts and Manuals, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) Skills: Planning and Organizing, Computer literacy, Verbal and written communication, Problem solving, Analysis, Accounting. 
 
DUTIES : Compile and capture all financial for the whole Province on financial transversal system (e.g. BAS, LOGIS, PERSAL and safety net). Render proper record keeping of for future reference. Provide support in monitor budget processes for the Province. Administer Petty cash adherence to petty cash guidelines. Clear suspense accounts and unallocated accounts before month closure. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mojalefa Motsieloa Tel No: (011) 853 5000 
APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Provincial Operations: PO Box 4560, Johannesburg, 2001 or hand deliver at 77 de Korte Street, Braamfontein Email: Jobs-GP@labour.gov.za