Employment and Labour Assistant Director: Trade Creditors Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Employment and Labour, through the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) in Pretoria, is looking for qualified individuals for the role of Assistant Director: Trade Creditors. This is a crucial position involving financial management within a key government institution.

This opportunity offers a three-year contract, and two positions are available. Successful candidates will play a vital role in ensuring sound financial practices, timely payments, and robust financial reporting within the Fund.

Minimum Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 (as recognized by SAQA) in Accounting, Auditing, Business Information Systems, or Economics.
• Four (4) years of experience in total, comprising:
• Two (2) years of functional experience in a Finance environment.
• Two (2) years at a supervisory level.
• Knowledge of: Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA), Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act (PSA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Generally Recognized Accounting Principles (GRAP), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Relevant Financial Systems (AX-One, BAS, etc.), HR System (PERSAL).
• Skills in: Accounting, Communication (Verbal and written), Computer Literacy, Time Management, Interpersonal, Report Writing, Planning and Organizing, Analytical, Creative, Financial Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure internal and external invoices are paid within 30 days of receipt by the Fund.
• Manage the monthly DEL Claim process and ensure timely payments.
• Approve weekly and monthly reconciliations.
• Improve financial management and accounting through planning, tracking, monitoring, and reporting of achievements against set targets.
• Review Financial Statements and Annual Report information.
• Contribute to improved governance within the sub-directorate.
• Manage human, financial, equipment, and asset resources within the sub-directorate.

What the Work Involves

Working at the Unemployment Insurance Fund in Pretoria, the Assistant Director will be responsible for overseeing the critical function of trade creditors. This involves ensuring that all invoices are processed and paid efficiently within a 30-day timeframe, managing the monthly DEL claim process, and approving various financial reconciliations. Day-to-day work will include working with relevant financial systems, reviewing financial statements, and preparing reports to improve overall financial accounting and governance. The role also requires managing a team and other resources within the sub-directorate, operating in an office environment to maintain stringent financial controls and compliance.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via email.

• Email Address: Jobs-UIF23@labour.gov.za
• For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resource Practices
• Closing Date: 5 October 2026