Assistant Director: Labour Activation Programme
Department of Employment and Labour
- Location
- Northern Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R487 197 per year
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Director in the Labour Activation Programme within the Department of Employment and Labour, based at the Provincial Office in Northern Cape. The position reference number is HR4/4/8/193. **What you will do** * Implement training/skills programmes for 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 (from the original advert)** * Three years tertiary qualification in Public Administration/ Business Administration or equivalent. * Certificate in Project Management methodologies will be an added advantage. * Four (4) years' 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 Solving, Planning and organising, Policy analysis and Interpretation, Communication (Verbal and Written), Computer Literacy, Report writing. **Who should apply** Candidates should possess a relevant three-year tertiary qualification in Public Administration/ Business Administration or equivalent, coupled with four years of functional experience in a project management environment. Knowledge of various acts and methodologies related to public finance, labour, and project management is required, alongside strong negotiation, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Priority will be given to African Females, Coloured Males, Indian Males, Indian Females, and White Males, as per the EE targets. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-employment-and-labour-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-hr4-4-8-193 Source: govpage
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