Assistant Director: Labour Centre Operations (UIF)

About the role

The Department of Employment and Labour is hiring 16 Assistant Director: Labour Centre Operations (UIF) posts. This is a contract post, paying R605,742 a year. (Three (3) year contract) How to apply: Deputy Director: Durban Labour Centre, PO Box 10074, Durban, 4056 Or hand deliver at Govt Buildings Masonic Grove, 16 Beach Grove, Durban. For Online applications email Jobs-KZN17@Labour.gov.za Deputy Director: Prospecton Labour Centre, PO Box 343, Umbongothwini 4120 or hand deliver at No.3 Prospecton Place, Prospecton. For Online applications Email to: Jobs-KZN24@Labour.gov.za Deputy Director: Newcastle Labour Centre, Private Bag X9925, Newcastle 3370 or hand deliver at 29 Scott Street, Newcastle 2940. For Online Applications Email to: Jobs-KZN20@Labour.gov.za Deputy Director: Richards Bay Labour Centre, Private Bag X20033, Empangeni, 3880 Or hand deliver at 11 Lira Rink Road, Richards Bay. For Online Applications Email to: Jobs-KZN28@Labour.gov.za Deputy Director: Estcourt Labour Centre, P.O Box 449, Estcourt, 3310 Or hand deliver at 75 Phillip Street, Estcourt. For Online Applications Email to: Jobs- KZN26@Labour.gov.za Deputy Director: Pietermaritzburg Labour Centre: Private Bag X9048, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand deliver at 370 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg. For online Applications Email: Jobs-KZN12@Labour.gov.za Deputy Director: Pinetown Labour Centre, P.O Box 1025 Pinetown, 3610 or hand deliver at 49 Kings Road, Pinetown. For Online Applications Email to: Jobs-KZN11@Labour.gov.za Deputy Director: Richmond Labour Centre, PO Box 852, Richmond 3780 or hand deliver at 60 Shepstone Street, Richmond. For Online Applications Email to: Jobs-KZN19@Labour.gov.za Deputy Director: Ladysmith Labour Centre, Private Bag X9925, Ladysmith, 3370 or hand deliver at 35 Keate Street, Ladysmith. For Online Applications Email to: Jobs-KZN5@Labour.gov.za Deputy Director: Verulam Labour Centre, PO Box 1144, Verulam or hand deliver at 13 Wick Street, Verulam. For Online Applications Email to: JobsKZN30@Labour.gov.za Deputy Director: Vryheid Labour Centre, PO Box 430, Vryheid or hand deliver at 99 Landrose Street, Vryheid. For Online Applications Email to: JobsKZN29@Labour.gov.za Deputy Director: Port Shepstone Labour Centre: P.O Box 379, Port Shepstone 4240 or hand deliver at 17 Bisset Street, Port Shepstone. For online Applications Email to: Jobs-KZN23@Labour.gov.za Deputy Director: Stanger Labour Centre, PO Box 138, Stanger 4450 or hand deliver at 12 Cator Street, Stanger. For Online Applications Email to: JobsKZN10@Labour.gov.za Deputy Director: Kokstad Labour Centre, PO Box 260, Kokstad, 4700 or hand deliver at 59 Hope Street, Kokstad. For Online Applications Email to: Jobs- KZN15@Labour.gov.za Deputy Director: Ulundi Labour Centre, P/Bag X56, Ulundi 3838 Or hand deliver at Unit A, Wombe Street, Ulundi. For Online Applications: Jobs KZN3@labour.gov.za Deputy Director: Dundee Labour Centre, PO Box 445, Dundee, or hand deliver at 63 Victoria Street, Dundee. For Online Application: Jobs KZN4@labour.gov.za Reference numbers to quote: HR4/4/9/12, HR4/4/9/13, HR4/4/9/14, HR4/4/9/15, HR4/4/3/9/16, HR4/4/9/17, HR4/4/9/18, HR4/4/9/19, HR4/4/9/20, HR4/4/9/21, HR4/4/9/22, HR4/4/9/23, HR4/4/9/24, HR4/4/9/25, HR4/4/9/26, HR4/4/9/27 Closing date: 06 November 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online) Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the provision of UI claims and process at a Labour Centre, Coordinate the quality assurance of UI applications, registration and declarations, and follow-up with clients.
• Facilitate the provision of UI services to walk-in and online customers.
• Coordinate the administration of governance and risk matters for UI at Labour Centre.
• Manage resources in the Division.

Requirements

• Undergraduate qualification in Operations Management or Research/Public Management or Administration/Business Administration or Management/Administrative Management/Management/Financial Accounting/Finance at NQF Level 6 or 7 as recognized by SAQA.
• Driver’s Licence will be an advantage.
• 4 years’ experience of which 2 years must be functional experience in Operations environment and two (2) must be at supervisory level.
• Knowledge:
• Treasury Regulations
• Public Service Act (PSA)
• Public Service Relations (PSR)
• Basic Condition of Employment (BCEA)
• Public Financial Management Act (PFMA)
• Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
• Skills:
• Driving skills
• Computer
• Report Writing
• People Management, Time Management, Communication Management, Customer Relations, Supervisory Skills, Presentation Skills, Numeracy Skills, Analytical Skills.