Employment and Labour Assistant Director: Corporate Governance Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), a vital component of the Department of Employment and Labour, is seeking a dedicated Assistant Director for Corporate Governance. This is a crucial three-year contract position based in Pretoria, offering an opportunity to contribute to robust governance practices within a key public sector entity.

This role focuses on ensuring the UIF adheres to the highest standards of corporate governance, facilitating compliance, and supporting the effective functioning of its boards and committees. It's an excellent chance for an experienced professional to make a significant impact on public service delivery.

Minimum Requirements

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

• A three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in Public Management/Administration/Auditing/Law/B Com Law/B Com Auditing.
• A minimum of four years' relevant experience, which must include:
• Two years of functional experience within a Board and Committees environment.
• Two years of experience at a supervisory level.
• Knowledge of:
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Protocol on Corporate Governance in the Public Sector (PCGPS)
• Handbook on Appointment of persons/s in Boards of State and State Owned Entities (HAPBSSOE)
• Companies Act (CA)
• Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA)
• Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA)
• Labour Relations Act (LRA)
• Public Service Act (PSA)
• Public Service Regulations (PSR)
• Demonstrated Skills in:
• Financial Management
• Communication
• Analytical abilities
• Problem Solving
• Presentation
• Planning and Organizing
• Computer Literacy
• Report Writing

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Conducting research on current governance developments and best practices.
• Facilitating the implementation of corporate governance practices across the Fund.
• Facilitating the review and approval processes for Charters and Terms of Reference of various committees.
• Performing quality assurance on quarterly board and committee validation reviews.
• Facilitating the annual evaluations of the Board and its Committees.
• Managing all human, financial, equipment, and asset resources within the sub-directorate.

What the Work Involves

As the Assistant Director: Corporate Governance, you will be based in Pretoria, operating within an office environment. Your daily work will involve a combination of strategic oversight and hands-on facilitation. You will spend time researching the latest governance trends to advise on best practices, ensuring the UIF's internal processes align with national and international standards.

A significant part of your role will involve working with the UIF's various boards and committees, facilitating the establishment and regular review of their foundational documents. You'll be instrumental in ensuring the quality of their work through validation reviews and guiding their annual performance evaluations. Beyond governance, you will also be tasked with the management of the sub-directorate's resources, balancing administrative duties with your core governance responsibilities.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by 05 October 2026.

To apply, please send your application via email to:

• Email Address: Jobs-UIF22@labour.gov.za
• For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Practices
• Email Subject: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REF NO: HR4/4/3/2ASDCG/UIF