Employment and Labour Deputy 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 individual for the role of Deputy Director: Corporate Governance. This is a crucial management-level position based in Pretoria, offered on a 3-year contract.

This role provides an opportunity to contribute significantly to the effective and compliant operation of the UIF by ensuring robust corporate governance practices are developed, implemented, and maintained across all committees and structures within the Fund.

Minimum Requirements

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

• Education: A three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in Corporate Governance, Business Management or Administration, Auditing, or Law.
• Experience:
• Five (5) years of overall experience.
• Three (3) years of functional experience in Corporate Governance, Business Management or Administration, Auditing, or Law.
• Two (2) years of experience at a management level.
• Knowledge:
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Public Service Regulations (PSR)
• Public Service Act (PSA)
• Unemployment Insurance Act and Regulations (UIAR)
• Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA)
• Skills: Problem Solving, Presentation, Planning and Organizing, Strong Analytic Skill, Communication Skills (both Written and Verbal), Ability to Influence, Computer Literacy, Time Management, Analytical, Numeracy.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing corporate governance charters for all Committees within the Fund.
• Conducting research on best practices to ensure the provision of world-class corporate governance.
• Maintaining the effectiveness of all corporate governance structures in the Fund.
• Developing and implementing legislation compliance processes.
• Managing resources within the sub-directorate.

What the Work Involves

As the Deputy Director: Corporate Governance, you will be instrumental in shaping the governance framework of the Unemployment Insurance Fund. Day-to-day work involves developing comprehensive charters that guide the operations of various committees, researching and integrating leading governance practices to ensure the Fund operates at a high standard, and actively monitoring and enhancing existing governance structures. You will also be responsible for creating and enforcing processes that ensure adherence to relevant legislation. This role entails managing a sub-directorate, which includes overseeing staff and resources, all within an office environment in Pretoria.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via email by the closing date.

• Email your application to: Jobs-UIF13@labour.gov.za
• Ensure your email subject line includes: REF NO: HR4/4/3/2DDCG/UIF
• Application Deadline: 18 September 2026