Assistant Director

Position: Assistant Director: Executive Support


Reference: HR4/4/3/2ASDES/UIF


Type: 1-year contract (Re-advertisement)


Salary: R468 459 per annum + 37% in lieu of benefits


Location: Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), Pretoria


Minimum Requirements:

A 3-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in Office Administration, Public Management, or Public Administration.

4 years of experience:

2 years in an executive support role.

2 years at supervisory level.

Knowledge of key legislation: PSA, PFMA, PSR, LRA, BCEA, UIA, UICA, PAIA, PDA, POPIA.

Skills: Communication, computer literacy, time management, interpersonal skills, report writing, planning, analytical thinking, facilitation, and creativity.


Key Duties:

Coordinate responses to Parliamentary correspondence.

Support the implementation of oversight structure resolutions.

Provide secretariat support services.

Manage human, financial, and physical resources (equipment/assets).


Application Details:

Closing date: 8 August 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) / 00:00 (online).

Email: Jobs-UIF7@labour.gov.za

Postal Address: Chief Director: Corporate Services, P.O. Box 1851, Pretoria, 0001.

Hand Delivery: Corner Lilian Ngoyi & Pretorius Street, ABSA Towers Building, Pretoria.

Applications must include:

A new Z83 form (available at www.gov.za/documents).

A comprehensive CV (PDF, one document).

Use the correct reference number in the subject line.

Notes:

Only shortlisted candidates will provide certified documents (qualifications, ID, etc.) before the interview.

Non-South Africans must provide a SAQA evaluation (if shortlisted).

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted (within 8 weeks of closing date).


Employment Equity:
The Department of Employment & Labour is an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity (race, gender, and disability) in its recruitment process.

Additional Info:

Shortlisted candidates for SMS roles must complete the Nyukela Pre-Entry Programme (at own cost).

Pre-employment checks (criminal, credit, qualifications, employment history) will be conducted.