Employment and Labour Senior Administration Officer: Risk Management Vacancy 2026
Employment and Labour
General / Other
More Employment and Labour posts →Monthly stipend
R413 001 per annum
Closing date
16 Oct 2026
7 days left
- Opportunity
- Permanent
- Minimum education
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Location
- Polokwane, Limpopo
- Posted
- 03 Oct 2026
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How this salary compares
At R34 417 a month, this post pays about the same as the median of R34 417 for permanent posts asking for Grade 12 / Matric (8 listings that publish a figure). The middle half of that group pays between R34 417 and R40 600.
- 25th percentile
- R34 417
- Median
- R34 417
- 75th percentile
- R40 600
This post sits in the 38th 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 8 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 in Limpopo is offering a vacancy for a Senior Administration Officer in Risk Management. This role is crucial for ensuring effective risk analysis, monitoring, and compliance within the Provincial Office and its Labour Centres.
The successful candidate will contribute to the sound governance and operational integrity of the department's activities, playing a vital part in maintaining operational standards and adherence to regulations.
Minimum Requirements
- Three years’ relevant tertiary qualification in Risk Management / Internal Audit.
- Two (2) years’ functional experience in Risk Management.
- Knowledge of: Unemployment Insurance Act and Regulations, Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act, Public Finance Management Act, Labour Relations, Basic Conditions of Employment, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations and Act, Risk Management, Project Management, Criminal Procedure Act.
- Skills in: Interviewing, Communication, Listening, Computer literacy, Time Management, Analytical, Interpersonal, Report writing, Planning and Organizing.
- Equity Target Note: Priority will be given to Coloured Male, Coloured Female, Indian Female, White Male, White Female candidates.
Key Responsibilities
- Implementing risk analysis and monitoring processes.
- Ensuring compliance with risk management protocols.
- Providing risk management services to Labour Centres and the Provincial Office.
- Supervising resources within the section.
What the Work Involves
As a Senior Administration Officer, you will be deeply involved in the daily operations of risk management. Your work will include implementing and monitoring risk analysis frameworks, ensuring that the department adheres to all compliance standards, and providing essential risk management services to both the Provincial Office and various Labour Centres. You will also be responsible for supervising resources within your section, contributing to a well-organised and efficient risk management function. This role is based at the Provincial Office in Polokwane, Limpopo.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by 16 October 2026.
You can apply in one of the following ways:
- By Email: Send your application to Jobs-LP@labour.gov.za
- By Post: Address your application to Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700.
- Hand Delivery: Deliver your application to 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane.
This listing in context
What the 138 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.
- Live permanent posts
- 40
- In Limpopo
- 2
- Closing within 7 days
- 1
35% of the 40 live permanent posts we hold ask for Grade 12 / Matric, so this listing asks for what most of them ask for.
Live permanent 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
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
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.
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