Compensation Fund is hiring an assistant director for conditions of service in Pretoria. R487 197 per year. Ref HR 5/1/2/3/34. Closes 16 October 2026.
| Job Title | Assistant Director: Conditions of Service |
| Employer | Department of Employment and Labour |
| Reference Number | HR 5/1/2/3/34 |
| Category | Human resources |
| Location | Compensation Fund, Pretoria, South Africa |
| Employment Type | Full time |
| Date Posted | 2 October 2026 |
| Closing Date | 16 October 2026 at 23:59 (online) or 16:00 (walk-in) |
| Status | Open for applications |
| Salary | R487 197 per year |
| Minimum Qualification | Diploma / Associate degree |
| Experience Required | 4 years |
About this Assistant Director: Conditions of Service position
Introduction
The Compensation Fund, part of the Department of Employment and Labour, is looking for an assistant director for conditions of service in Pretoria. The role covers employee benefits, remuneration and the incapacity leave process for Fund staff, and it keeps the HR information of the Fund accurate. It is a good next step for an HR administrator who already has supervisory experience at senior practitioner level. The salary is R487 197 per year under reference HR 5/1/2/3/34, and the closing date is 16 October 2026.
Fund staff conditions of service is a specialist corner of public service HR, so use your CV to show hands-on work with remuneration, leave administration and HR information systems. The advert wants four years of functional HR administration with two at senior practitioner level, which means a first-time supervisor with less experience will struggle to qualify. Prepare to speak about incapacity leave handling, performance systems and POPI Act compliance. If you are shortlisted, expect questions on how you keep HR records accurate under audit. Send one email with your Z83 and CV together, and check that the reference number appears in the subject line.
About the Employer
The Compensation Fund administers workplace injury and disease compensation under COIDA and reports to the Department of Employment and Labour.
Responsibilities
• Coordinate employee benefits, conditions of service and remuneration for Fund staff
• Coordinate the incapacity leave process
• Coordinate the maintenance of the Fund's human resource information
• Manage the resources of the section
Required Qualifications
• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6) in Human Resource Management recognised by SAQA
• Four years of functional experience in HR administration, including two years of supervision at senior practitioner level or equivalent
• Knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and the POPI Act
• Knowledge of Compensation Fund services, policies and Batho Pele principles
• Skills in project management, planning and quality assurance
Job Benefits and Perks
The advert lists R487 197 per year with no extra allowances. Ask the HR contact about the benefits that apply to the permanent post.
How to Apply
Email your application to Jobs-CF28@labour.gov.za.
Enquiries: Ms VH Masemola, 082 520 3935.
Preference goes to persons with disabilities, Whites and Indians.
Use the new Z83 form, quote the reference number and make sure your application reaches the department before the closing date.
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