Assistant Director: Labour Centre Operations (UIF) at The Department of Employment and Labour

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**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Director in Labour Centre Operations, specifically within the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), at The Department of Employment and Labour. The Department's overarching mission is to significantly reduce unemployment, poverty, and inequality through policies and programs designed to improve economic efficiency and productivity, create employment, foster sound labour relations, and eliminate inequality and discrimination in the workplace. This position contributes to these goals by overseeing UIF operations at a Labour Centre. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Facilitating the provision of UI claims and processing at a Labour Centre. * Coordinating the quality assurance of UI applications, registrations, and declarations, and conducting follow-ups with clients. * Facilitating the provision of UI services to both walk-in and online customers. * Coordinating the administration of governance, compliance, and risk matters related to UI at the Labour Centre. * Managing resources within the designated Division. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualification:** An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6 or 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Operations Management, Research/Public Management or Administration, Business Administration or Management, Administrative Management, Management, Financial Accounting, or Finance. * **Experience:** Four (4) years of experience, of which two (2) years must be functional experience in an Operations environment, and two (2) years must be supervisory experience. * **Knowledge:** Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulation (PSR), Basic Condition of Employment (BCEA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). * **Skills:** Driving skills, Computer proficiency, Report writing, People management, Time Management, Communication (both verbal and written), Customer Relations, Supervisory skills, Presentation skills, Numeracy skills, and Analysis Skills. * **Advantage:** A Driver's License will be an added advantage. **Who should apply** This position is suitable for candidates seeking a contract role in KwaZulu-Natal, specifically within the Administration / Facilities job field. Ideal applicants will possess the required NQF Level 6 or 7 qualification in a relevant management or finance field, along with a minimum of four years' experience, including at least two years in an operational functional role and two years in a supervisory capacity. Candidates should have a strong understanding of public service regulations and financial management, coupled with developed skills in areas such as communication, people management, and problem-solving, and a keen interest in contributing to the Department's goals of reducing unemployment and inequality. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-director-labour-centre-operations-uif-the-department-of-employment-and-labour-1 Source: myjobmag

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