The Department of Labour will play a significant role in reducing unemployment, poverty and inequality through a set of policies and programmes developed in consultation with social partners, which are aimed at:
Improved economic efficiency and productivity
Employment creation
Sound labour relations
Eliminating inequality and discrimination in th...
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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.