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Jobs · Limpopo · Employment and Labour

Assistant Director: Ui Operations

Three (3) year contract)

Closing dateToday is Sat 17 Oct · SAST

Closed Friday 16 October 2026Applications are no longer accepted.

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Assistant Director for UI Operations in Limpopo. Manage employer services, claims processing, registry services and local appeals. Requires degree-level qualification and 4 years' experience including

  • Facilitate employer services and coordinate assessment, validation and adjudication of claims in the province.
  • Manage registry services, local appeals and complaints, and general support functions.
  • Manage resources in the unit and supervise staff.
  • Required: Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Public Management, Administration, Business Administration or related field (NQF Level 6); 4 years' experience including 2 years in operations and 2 years in a supervisory role; valid driver's license.
  • Must have knowledge of UIA, UICA, Treasury Regulations, PSA, PSR, BCEA, PFMA and POPIA.
  • Must have skills in computer use, report writing, people management, communication, customer relations and coaching.
  • This is a 3-year contract position based at the Provincial Office in Polokwane, Limpopo. Salary: R605 742 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits. Apply to Chief Director, Provincial Operations, Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700 or UIFJobs-LP@labour.gov.za (closing date not specified).

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Requirements

  • 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.

Duties

  • 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.

How to apply

Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane or UIFJobs- LP@labour.gov.za

New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.

Enquiries

Mr. MI Makgobola Tel No: (015) 290 1723

Notes from the department

  • Online application must include an application form Z83 and CV as one attachment, indicate the correct job title and correct reference number of the post on the email.
  • Use the correct email address associated with the post.
  • Applications quoting the relevant reference number, correct job title and correct name of the Department must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents.
  • Received applications using the old Z83 application form will not be considered.
  • Each application for each post (s) must have its own application form.
  • All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full.
  • Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached.
  • However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed.
  • Only an updated comprehensive CV and a completed, initialled and signed Z83 application form is required.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert.
  • Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted).
  • Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
  • Applicants who do not comply with the application instructions/requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered.
  • All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
  • One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
  • Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law.
  • Successful candidates will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement.
  • The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s).
  • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
  • If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
  • The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
  • The Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process.
  • It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s).

As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 12 · open the PDF

POST 35/08: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: UI OPERATIONS REF NO: HR4/4/6/48 (Three (3) year contract)
SALARY: R605 742 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
CENTRE: Provincial Office: Limpopo
REQUIREMENTS: 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.
DUTIES: 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.
ENQUIRIES: Mr. MI Makgobola Tel No: (015) 290 1723
APPLICATIONS: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane or UIFJobs- LP@labour.gov.za

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