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Employment and Labour Deputy Director: Admin Services Vacancy 2026

Employment and Labour

Services (SERVICES SETA)

How this salary compares

At R77 691 a month, this post pays about the same as the median of R77 691 for permanent posts asking for Grade 12 / Matric, in Gauteng (10 listings that publish a figure). The middle half of that group pays between R43 070 and R109 782.

25th percentile: R43 070
Median: R77 691
75th percentile: R109 782

This post sits in the 50th 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 10 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, through its Compensation Fund in Pretoria, is seeking a dedicated individual for the role of Deputy Director: Admin Services. This is a vital leadership position designed to enhance administrative efficiency and stakeholder relations within the Fund.

This opportunity offers a chance to contribute significantly to the smooth operation of the Compensation Fund, ensuring its services align with national standards and legislative frameworks. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing crucial administrative functions and strategic relationships.

Minimum Requirements

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

A three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration, Office Administration, Business Administration, or Management.
5 years of functional experience in an executive support or administration services environment.
Of the 5 years’ experience, 2 years must be at an Assistant Director or entry management level.
Knowledge of: Compensation Fund regulations, policies and procedures, COIDA, relevant stakeholders, Customer Service (Batho Pele principles), technical knowledge, administration procedures and techniques, Fund Governance and Risk Management, budgeting and financial management, Public Service Act, PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, and Public Service Regulations.
Skills in: Planning and Organising, Communication (verbal and written), People and Performance management, Business Writing, Problem solving and analysis, Decision making, Analytical thinking, Conflict Management, and Team leadership.
Priority will be given to Persons with disability, Indians and Whites.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Managing and monitoring the effective implementation of Compensation Fund improvement initiatives plans.
Managing and strengthening sound relations between the Compensation Fund, the Ministry, Parliament, and other stakeholders.
Monitoring mutual association licence performance.
Managing resources within the sub-directorate.

What the Work Involves

As Deputy Director: Admin Services, you will oversee the implementation of critical improvement strategies for the Compensation Fund. A significant part of your role will involve fostering and maintaining strong working relationships with key external bodies, including the Ministry and Parliament, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. You will also be responsible for monitoring the performance of mutual association licences and for the comprehensive management of resources within your sub-directorate. This role is based in an office environment in Pretoria and requires a proactive approach to administrative leadership and stakeholder engagement.

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please email your application to the address below. Ensure you include the reference number in your subject line.

Email Address: Jobs-CF3@labour.gov.za
Subject Line: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ADMIN SERVICES REF NO: HR5/1/2/3/20
For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Planning Practices and Administration

This listing in context

What the 315 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.

Live permanent posts: 117
In Gauteng: 53
Closing within 7 days: 22

25% of the 117 live permanent posts we hold ask for Grade 12 / Matric. The commonest requirement is Degree (NQF 7), at 25%.

Live permanent posts stay open for a median of 13 days between posting and closing date.

Calculated by SetaJobs from the 315 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 130 opportunities in Gauteng.

What you'll need to apply

Send only the Z83 and your CV. Attaching certified copies now is not required, and an incomplete Z83 is the single commonest reason applications are rejected.

A completed Z83 form
Your CV

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What this kind of post involves

A permanent post is ongoing employment with no end date, carrying full benefits and, in the public service, a defined salary level with annual notch progression. These are advertised competitively and the selection process is considerably more formal than for programme placements.

How the selection usually runs

Applications are screened against the stated minimum requirements first, mechanically — not meeting one is fatal regardless of the rest of your application.
Shortlisted candidates are interviewed by a panel, and for many posts a competency assessment or practical exercise follows.
Verification of qualifications, criminal record and references happens before an offer, and it is a common point of delay.

What you leave with

Ongoing employment with benefits, and in government a position on a salary scale with a defined progression path.

Where this leads next

Notch progression within your level
Satisfactory annual performance assessment.
The next salary level up
Competing for an advertised post at that level — levels are attached to posts, not to people.
Supervisory or management post
Experience at the level below, plus the qualification the higher post specifies.

A typical route, not a guarantee — progression depends on vacancies, funding and your own performance.

Watch out for this

The screening is mechanical and happens before anyone reads your CV: the advert’s own application instructions are applied as written, and an incomplete or unsigned form is discarded whatever the rest of the application says.