ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LABOUR ACTIVATION PROGRAMME

Department of Employment and Labour

Reference number: HR4/4/8/193
Salary: R487 197 per annum
Centre: Provincial Office: Northern Cape
Province: Northern Cape
Closing date: 30 October 2026
Circular: No 37 of 2026

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Requirements

Three years tertiary qualification in Public Administration/ Business Administration or equivalent. Certificate in Project Management methodologies will be added advantage. Four (4) years' experience functional experience relevant experience in project management environment or equivalent. Knowledge: Public Financial Management Act (PFMA). Public Services Regulations (PSR). Labour Activation Framework. Skill Development Act (SDA). Project Management Principles (PMP). Diversity Management. Basic Educational and Training (BET). Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA). Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA). Project Management Methodologies (PMBOK). Skills: Negotiation. Interpersonal. Presentation. Problem Solvig. Planning and organising. Policy analysis and Interpretation. Communication (Verbal and Written) Computer Literacy. Report writing.

Duties

Implement training/skills programmes relevant stakeholders that will benefit UIF Beneficiaries. Track and monitor progress on identified beneficiaries and institutions funded by Labour Activation. Implement information management system and ensure that records in the section are maintained. Conduct advocacy campaigns to create awareness on Labour Activation Programmes.

Where to send your application

Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X 5012, Kimberley, 8301 or hand deliver at Cnr Compound and Pniel Road Email: Jobs-NCKIM@labour.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms Sherelda Kleinsmith Tel No: (053) 838 1517

Note

EE targets- Priority will be given to African Females, Coloured Males, Indian Males, Indian Females, White males.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 16 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.