Employment and Labour Senior Admin Officer: Employer Compliance Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Employment and Labour, through its Compensation Fund in Pretoria, is seeking a dedicated Senior Admin Officer for Employer Compliance. This role is crucial in ensuring that employers meet their regulatory obligations, specifically concerning the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA).

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial health and integrity of the Compensation Fund by identifying, assessing, and addressing employer non-compliance. The successful candidate will play a vital part in upholding legislative standards and promoting fair practice.

Minimum Requirements

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

• A three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Accounting, Auditing, or Compliance Management.
• 2 years of functional experience in employer assessment, revenue management, compliance management, or a health insurance environment.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Required Knowledge:
• Compensation Fund policies, procedures, and processes
• Relevant stakeholders and customer service (Batho Pele Principles)
• COIDA (Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act)
• Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations (PSR)
• Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
• Promotion of Access to Personal Information Act (PAIA)
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• National Treasury Regulations
• Required Skills:
• Technical proficiency
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Meeting planning, organising, and facilitation
• Data and records management
• Telephone skills and etiquette
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Computer literacy

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of duties, including:

• Reviewing various extracts and requested data reports to identify potential non-compliant employers for profiling.
• Further reviewing identified possible non-compliant employers.
• Collaborating with provincial offices to conduct employer compliance audits, both proactive and reactive, in relation to COIDA.
• Conducting advocacy initiatives on employer compliance specifically concerning COIDA.
• Supervising staff members.

What the Work Involves

As a Senior Admin Officer in Employer Compliance at the Compensation Fund in Pretoria, your day-to-day work will focus on ensuring that employers adhere to crucial regulations. You will primarily be involved in analysing data and reports to pinpoint businesses that may not be compliant, especially with COIDA requirements. This involves meticulous review and investigation from an office setting.

A significant part of the role involves coordinating with provincial teams to plan and execute compliance audits, which can be either in response to issues or part of a regular check-up. You will also be tasked with educating employers and stakeholders on the importance of compliance, advocating for best practices. Furthermore, the role includes supervising other staff members, ensuring team objectives are met effectively within the administrative environment.

How to Apply

To apply for this vacancy, please direct your applications to the following email address:

• Email Address: Jobs-CF25@labour.gov.za

Please Note: Priority will be given to Persons with disability, Indians, and Whites for this position.