16 June 2026 Department of Employment and Labour Closing 22 June 2026

Director: Public Employment Services

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Minimum Requirements

  • A qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Social Sciences, (Psychology)/ Industrial Psychology/Psychology/Public Administration/Public Management/ Business Administration/ Business Management.
  • Five (5) years of experience at a Middle/Senior managerial level in Employment Services and Skills Development environment.
  • Valid driver's licence.
  • Skills: Planning and organizing, Facilitation, Communication, Computer, Research, Presentation, Interpersonal, Report writing, Leadership, Problem solving, Project management.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and manage work seeker services (registration of work seekers and employment counselling) within the Province.
  • Direct and manage employer services within the Province.
  • Ensure the provision of work schemes for the purpose of enabling youth and other vulnerable work seekers to enter employment, remain in employment or be self - employed.
  • Provide leadership and technical support on all areas of public employment services.
  • Monitor and report on the implementation and of Policies, Standards, Annual Performance Plan and Work Plan.
  • Manage all the resources of the Business Unit.
How to apply