Department of Employment and Labour Assistant Director: Labour Centre Operations (UIF) Vacancy 2026
Employment and Labour
Services (SERVICES SETA)
More Employment and Labour posts →Monthly stipend
R605 742 per annum, plus 37%
Closing date
16 Oct 2026
7 days left
- Opportunity
- Contract
- Minimum education
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Location
- Thohoyandou, Limpopo
- NQF level
- NQF 6
- SETA
- Services SETA
- Posted
- 03 Oct 2026
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How this salary compares
At R50 479 a month, this post pays above the median of R40 600 for contract posts asking for Grade 12 / Matric (5 listings that publish a figure). The middle half of that group pays between R34 417 and R50 479.
- 25th percentile
- R34 417
- Median
- R40 600
- 75th percentile
- R50 479
This post sits in the 80th percentile of that group. Figures are the advertised package converted to a monthly amount — before tax, pension and medical contributions, so take-home pay is lower.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 5 comparable posts open on this site that publish a figure. Amounts advertised per year are divided by twelve; a quoted range is taken at its midpoint.
Opportunity Overview
The Department of Employment and Labour is seeking dedicated individuals for the Assistant Director: Labour Centre Operations (UIF) position. This is a three-year contract opportunity based at the Thohoyandou Labour Centre.
This role involves overseeing the provision of Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) services, ensuring quality and efficient processing of claims and applications for the community.
Minimum Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 or 7 as recognised by SAQA in one of the following fields: Operations Management, Research/Public Management or Administration, Business Administration or Management, Administrative Management, Financial Accounting, or Finance.
- Four (4) years of experience, including two (2) years of functional experience in an Operations environment and two (2) years of supervisory experience.
- A Driver’s License will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of: Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulation (PSR), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), and Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
- Skills in: Driving, Computer literacy, Report writing, People management, Time Management, Communication (verbal and written), Customer Relations, Supervisory skills, Presentation, Numeracy, and Analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate the provision of UI claims and processing at a Labour Centre.
- Coordinate the quality assurance of UI applications, registrations, and declarations, and follow-up with clients.
- Facilitate the provision of UI services to walk-in and online customers.
- Coordinate the administration of governance, compliance, and risk matters for UI at the Labour Centre.
- Manage resources in the Division.
What the Work Involves
As an Assistant Director at the Thohoyandou Labour Centre, you will play a central role in managing Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) services. Your daily work will include overseeing the processing of UI claims and ensuring all applications, registrations, and declarations meet quality standards. This involves actively following up with clients to resolve queries and ensure smooth service delivery.
You will be responsible for facilitating UIF services for both individuals visiting the centre and those engaging online. A key part of the role also involves coordinating compliance with governance frameworks, managing risks related to UIF operations, and effectively allocating resources within your division.
How to Apply
Applications for the Thohoyandou position close on 16 October 2026. You can apply using one of the following methods:
- Email your application to: UIFJobs-THO@labour.gov.za
- Post your application to: The Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700
- Hand deliver your application to: 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane
This listing in context
What the 138 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.
- Live contract posts
- 15
- In Limpopo
- 2
- Closing within 7 days
- 0
40% of the 15 live contract posts we hold ask for Grade 12 / Matric, so this listing asks for what most of them ask for.
Live contract posts stay open for a median of 14 days between posting and closing date.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 138 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 7 opportunities in Limpopo.
What you'll need to apply
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- A completed Z83 form
- Your CV
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