Assistant Director: Labour Activation Programme

About the role

The Department of Employment and Labour is hiring an Assistant Director: Labour Activation Programme, based in Provincial Office Northern Cape. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 a year. How to apply: 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 Reference number to quote: HR4/4/8/193 Closing date: 30 October 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online) Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: EE targets- Priority will be given to African Females, Coloured Males, Indian Males, Indian Females, White males.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 3 years tertiary qualification in Public Administration/Business Administration or equivalent.
• Certificate in Project Management methodologies will be added advantage.
• 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