Jobs · Northern Cape · Employment and Labour
Assistant Director Ui Operations
Closes Friday 13 November 2026: 16:00 walk-in, 23:59 online
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Senior management role running Unemployment Insurance operations in the Northern Cape: employer services, claims, registry, appeals and staff. Suits experienced operations managers with supervisory ex
- Main duties: run the employer services function, coordinate claim assessment, validation and adjudication, manage registry services, and coordinate local appeals and complaints.
- Also coordinate general support and manage the resources of the unit.
- Must have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 in a listed field such as Operations Management, Public Management, Business Administration or Finance.
- Must have four years of experience, including two years of functional operations experience and two years of supervisory experience.
- Must hold a valid driver's licence and have knowledge of listed Acts, including the UIA, UICA, PFMA and POPIA.
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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 X5012, Kimberley, 8301 or hand deliver at Cnr Compound and Pniel Road. Email: Jobs- NCKIM@labour.gov.za
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Enquiries
Ms Sherelda Kleinsmith Tel No: (053) 838 1517
Notes from the department
EE targets- Priority will be given to African Female, Coloured Males, Indian Males, Indian Females, White males.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 15 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/09: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR UI OPERATIONS REF NO: HR4/4/8/195 SALARY: R605 742 per annum CENTRE: Provincial Office: Northern Cape 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: Ms Sherelda Kleinsmith Tel No: (053) 838 1517 APPLICATIONS: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301 or hand deliver at Cnr Compound and Pniel Road. Email: Jobs- NCKIM@labour.gov.za NOTE: EE targets- Priority will be given to African Female, Coloured Males, Indian Males, Indian Females, White males.