Assistant Director: UI Operations vacancy at Department of Employment and Labour. Location: Limpopo. Salary R605 742 p.a. Closes 16 October 2026.
| Job Title | Assistant Director: UI Operations |
| Employer | Department of Employment and Labour |
| Reference Number | HR4/4/6/48 |
| Circular Post No. | 35/08 |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Location | Limpopo, South Africa |
| Employment Type | Full Time, Contractor |
| Date Posted | 7 October 2026 at 00:27 |
| Closing Date | 16 October 2026 at 16:00 |
| Status | Open for applications |
| Salary | R605 742 per year |
| Minimum Qualification | Diploma / Associate degree |
| Experience Required | 4 years |
About this Assistant Director: UI Operations position
Introduction
The Department of Employment and Labour has advertised a vacancy for an Assistant Director: UI Operations in Limpopo, in Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026. The salary is R605 742 per year. Applications close on 16 October 2026 at 16:00. Contract: Three (3) year contract.
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.
Required Qualifications
- 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.
- Four (4) years’ experience of which two (2) years must be functional experience in Operations environment, and two (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.
Job Benefits and Perks
Plus 37% in lieu of benefits.
How to Apply
Submit a completed, signed new Z83 form and a detailed CV quoting reference number HR4/4/6/48. The Z83 can be obtained from any Public Service department or from https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/
Applications: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane or UIFJobs - LP@labour.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr. MI Makgobola Tel No: (015) 290 1723
Closing date: 16 October 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)
Source: Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026 (issued 02 October 2026), Post 35/08. Always confirm the details against the official advert.