Deputy Director: Labour Activation Programmes at The Department of Employment and Labour

REQUIREMENTS:   

• Three-year tertiary qualification in Public Administration/ Public Management/
• Business Administration/ Business Management/ Development studies/ Social Sciences.
• Five (5) years' experience of which three (3) must be functional experience in Labour Activation Programmes/ Employment Programmes/ Enterprise Development/ Entrepreneurial/ and two (2) years' experience at managerial level. Valid driver's license.

Knowledge:

• Departmental and the Funds 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 Organising, People Management, Conflict Management, Analytical, Problem Solving, Communication and ability to think strategically, Computer Literacy, Skills development Act, Event Management and Contract Management, Coordination, Project Management.

DUTIES  : 

• Manage and Monitor Labour Activation projects receiving funding.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders on labour Activation Programmes that will benefit UIF beneficiaries.
• Identify province specific interventions to be funded for Labour Activation.
• Participate in Advocacy Campaigns to create awareness on Labour Activation Programmes in cooperation with the Unit Communications within the Fund and the Provincial Office.
• Manage resources (Human, Finance, Equipment/Assets).

CLOSING DATE: 31 October 2025