Assistant Director UI Operations

About the role

The Department of Employment and Labour is hiring an Assistant Director UI Operations, based in Provincial Office Northern Cape. This is a permanent post, paying R605,742 a year. How to apply: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301 or hand deliver at Cnr Compound and Pniel Road. Email: Jobs- NCKIM@labour.gov.za Reference number to quote: HR4/4/8/195 Closing date: 13 November 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 Female, Coloured Males, Indian Males, Indian Females, White males.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the employer services function in the province.
• Coordinate the provision of assessment, validation and adjudication of claims.
• Facilitate registry services in the province.
• Coordinate local appeals and complaints in the province.
• Coordinate general support.
• Manage resources in the unit.

Requirements

• Undergraduate qualification in Operations Management/Public Management or Administration, Business Administration or Management/Administrative Management/Management/Financial Accounting/Finance at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA.
• 4 years’ experience of which 2 years must be functional experience in Operations environment, and 2 years must be at a supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s License.
• Knowledge
• Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA)
• Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA)
• Treasury Regulations
• Public Service Act (PSA)
• Public Service Regulation (PSR)
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
• Skills
• Computer
• Report writing
• People management
• Time Management
• Communication (both verbal and written)
• Customer Relations
• Supervisory skills
• Coaching skills