Assistant Director Project Management

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REF NO: HR4/4/3/2ASDPM/UIF

(Three (3) year contract)

SALARY: R487 197 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits

CENTRE: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate qualification in Project Management/ Business

Administration at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA. Four (4) years of which two (2) years must be functional experience and two (2) years at Practitioner level in Project Management environment. Knowledge: Project Management principles and methodologies. Project Management Information Systems (PMBOK, MS projects etc.). Application of research methodology. Quality management principles and processes. Public Service Act (PSA). Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Public Service Regulations (PSR). Labour Relation Act (LRA). Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). Unemployment Insurance Amendment Act (UIA). Unemployment Insurance Contribution Act (UICA). Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA). Promotion of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Skills: Financial/ Budget Management. Communication (Written and Verbal). Computer Literacy. Time Management Interpersonal. Project Management. Project monitoring and evaluation. Planning and Organizing. Analytical Creative. Facilitation. Negotiation.

DUTIES: Coordinate delivery of strategic and special projects in the Fund. Facilitate

strategic and special project deliverables in line with the Fund strategic objectives, quality standards and expectation. Coordinate project quality management. Facilitate the implementation of strategic and special projects within the Fund. Manage Resources (Human, Finance, Equipment/ Assets) in the sub- directorate.

ENQUIRIES: Mr SW Nkosi Tel No: (012) 337 1962

APPLICATIONS: email: Jobs-UIF8@labour.gov.za

CLOSING****DATE: 04 September 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

NOTE: All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and

CV only combined, in PDF and as one attachment. Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted. indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F" must be answered and declaration signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. The application will not be taken into consideration if all requested required documents are not submitted. Non-RSA Citizens / Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)