Department of Labour Vacancies 2026 (X139 Posts) The Department of Employment and Labour invites South African qualified candidates to apply for Assistant Director and Senior Practitioner Vacancies 2026. Application Closing Date: 08 April 2026 Job Location: South Africa (National & Provincial Offices) Overview The Department of Employment and Labour is recruiting for 139 contract positions under Labour Activation Programmes within the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF). These roles are part of a 3-year contract aimed at strengthening employment programmes, enterprise development, and job preservation initiatives across South Africa. Assistant Director: Labour Activation Programmes (X70 Posts) Salary: R468 459 per annum + 37% in lieu of benefits Reference: HR4/4/3/2ASDLAP Locations * UIF Pretoria (X10) * Gauteng (X15) * KwaZulu-Natal (X11) * Eastern Cape (X9) * Mpumalanga (X4) * Limpopo (X4) * Free State (X5) * North West (X3) * Northern Cape (X3) * Western Cape (X6) Minimum Requirements * Degree (NQF Level 6) in: + Public Administration / Management + Business Administration / Management + Development Studies + Project Management + Social Science + Risk Management / Auditing / Accounting * 4 years’ experience: + 2 years in Labour Activation / Project Management / Enterprise Development + 2 years at Supervisory level Key Skills * Project management and policy analysis * Communication and report writing * Planning and organising * Computer literacy Duties * Coordinate labour activation programmes (TERS, Business Recovery, Employability) * Facilitate stakeholder engagement and awareness campaigns * Monitor and evaluate projects * Manage resources (finance, staff, assets) Senior Practitioner: Labour Activation Programmes (X69 Posts) Salary: R397 116 per annum + 37% in lieu of benefits Reference: HR4/4/3/1SPLAP Locations * UIF Pretoria (X9) * Gauteng (X15) * KwaZulu-Natal (X11) * Eastern Cape (X9) * Mpumalanga (X4) * Limpopo (X4) * Free State (X5) * North West (X3) * Northern Cape (X3) * Western Cape (X6) Minimum Requirements * Degree (NQF Level 6) in: + Public Administration / Management + Business Administration / Management + Development Studies + Project Management + Social Science + Risk / Auditing / Accounting * 2 years functional experience in: + Labour Activation Programmes + Project Management + Enterprise Development Key Skills * Financial management * Communication and reporting * Monitoring and evaluation * Analytical and research skills * Time management Duties * Implement labour activation programme projects * Provide administrative and project support * Monitor contracts and programme deliverables * Supervise resources within the unit Important Notes * All applications must include: + Completed and signed Z83 form + Comprehensive CV * Submit documents as one combined PDF (no ZIP or JPEG files) * Clearly indicate the reference number and job title * Applications are subject to: + Qualification verification + Criminal and ITC checks + Competency assessments * Preference will be given in line with Employment Equity targets How to Apply Click here to apply for Department of Employment and Labour Vacancies 2026: mailto:Jobs-UIF20@labour.gov.za Email Applications (Examples) * UIF Head Office: Jobs-UIF20@labour.gov.za * Gauteng: Jobs-LAP-GP1@labour.gov.za * KwaZulu-Natal: JobsKZN9@labour.gov.za * Eastern Cape: Jobs-EC3@labour.gov.za * Mpumalanga: Jobs-MPU-ASDLAP@labour.gov.za * Limpopo: UIFJobs-LP@labour.gov.za * Free State: jobs-FS7@labour.gov.za * North West: Jobs-NW1@labour.gov.za * Northern Cape: Jobs-NCKIM@labour.gov.za * Western Cape: WesternCapeHRM@labour.gov.za Enquiries * Ms PP Duma: (012) 337 1767 * Ms H Rampou: 082 758 7855 * Mr SV Dludla: (031) 366 2080 * Mr S Joko: (043) 701 3030 * Ms E Baholo: (013) 655 8700 * Mr M Phala: (015) 290 1742