DIRECTOR: LABOUR ACTIVATION PROGRAMMES

Department of Employment and Labour

Reference number: HR4/4/3/3DLAP/UIF
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package)
Centre: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 33 of 2026

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Requirements

An undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) as recognized by SAQA /Public Management/ Public Administration/ B-com in Accounting/ Finance/ LLB/ Auditing/ Risk Management/ Project Management. Pre-entry certificated for Senior Management Services. Five (5) years’ experience at Middle/ Senior management level in Labour Activation Programme/ Public Employment Programmes/ Enterprise Development environment/, financial management, grant management, monitoring and evaluation of funds, governance, risk and compliance. Experience in managing large-scale public sector programmes and funded entities will be added advantage. Knowledge: Treasury Regulations. Public Service Regulations (PSR). Public Service Act (PSA). Labour Relations Act (LRA). Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). Diversity Management. Strategic Management. Project Management. Financial Management. Risk Management and compliance. Audit Processes. Skills: Financial Management. Risk Management. Project Management. Strategy Management. Diversity Management. Policy Analysis and Development. Computer Literacy. Communication (verbal and written). Quality Management. Research Methodology. Problem Solving and Decision Making. Contract Management. Monitoring and Evaluation.

Duties

Manage the development and implementation of the strategies and policies to guide the monitoring of Labour Activation Programme, TERS Funding. Lead the provision of funding to the institutions identified with the responsibility of executing Labour Activation Programmes. Strategically manage and maintain partnerships and network with relevant stakeholders involved in Labour Activation Programmes. Provide strategic advice and reports to the UIF Board, Investment Committee, Audit Committee, Executive Management, Minister, Director-General and other relevant governance and oversight structures. Lead the coordination of internal and external audit processes, including AGSA audits, relating to LAP and ensure the timely implementation of audit recommendations and corrective action plans. Manage resources (Human, Finance, Equipment/ Assets).

Where to send your application

Direct your applications to: Jobs-UIF18@labour.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resources Practices

Enquiries

Ms NB Mnconywa Tel No: (012) 337 1460

Note

Priority will be given to African Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males, White Males and Persons with disability.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 11 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 11 September 2026.

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