Employment and Labour Assistant Director Administration Support Services Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Employment and Labour, through the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) in Pretoria, is offering an opportunity for an Assistant Director in Administration Support Services. This is a crucial role supporting administrative functions within the Unemployment Insurance Fund.

This position is offered on a three-year contract basis and plays a key part in coordinating administrative tasks and resource management.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA, in one of the following fields: Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration, Administrative Management, Government, Administration and Development, or Office Management.
• Four (4) years of experience in an administration environment, of which two (2) years must be functional experience and two (2) years at a Practitioner level.

Applicants should also possess knowledge and skills in areas such as:

• Knowledge: Financial Management, Research and Document Analysis, Programme Management, Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations (LRA).
• Skills: Decision making, Financial/ Budget Management, Communication (written and verbal), Conflict Management, Planning and organising, Problem solving, Project Management, Team leadership, Computer Literacy, Time Management, Analytical, Facilitation.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of administrative and support duties, including:

• Coordinating all parliamentary matters.
• Facilitating secretariat and executive administrative support to the office of the Commissioner.
• Coordinating stakeholder interface, including meetings between the Commissioner and the entity.
• Managing various resources, including human resources, finance, equipment, and assets.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications via email.

• Email Address: Jobs-UIF7@labour.gov.za
• Closing Date: 04 September 2026