Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations x1
- Position: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
- Department: Department of Employment and Labour
- Salary: R1 101 468 per annum (All-inclusive package)
Reference Numbers: - Kuruman: HR4/4/8/177
- Phuthaditjhaba: HR4/4/8/1003
Locations:
- Kuruman (1 Post)
- Phuthaditjhaba (1 Post)
Position Purpose
The Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations is responsible for managing labour centre operations, overseeing service delivery programmes, coordinating stakeholder engagement, implementing service improvement initiatives, and ensuring effective management of human, financial, and operational resources in line with the mandate of the Department of Employment and Labour.
Key Responsibilities
Service Delivery Management
- Manage labour centre service delivery programmes and operations.
- Ensure achievement of departmental service delivery objectives.
- Improve accessibility and quality of labour market services.
- Monitor service standards and performance indicators.
- Implement service delivery improvement initiatives.
Stakeholder and Intergovernmental Relations
- Represent the Department at stakeholder forums and meetings.
- Participate in interdepartmental structures and government initiatives.
- Engage with municipalities and provincial stakeholders.
- Support implementation of the District Development Model (DDM).
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships.
Operational Management
- Manage daily operations of the Labour Centre.
- Ensure effective implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Monitor operational performance and compliance.
- Coordinate labour market services and programmes.
Human Resource Management
- Manage and supervise staff within the Labour Centre.
- Monitor staff performance and productivity.
- Facilitate employee development and training.
- Promote sound labour relations and staff well-being.
Financial Management
- Manage labour centre budgets and expenditure.
- Ensure compliance with:
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
- Treasury Regulations
- Supply Chain Management policies
- Monitor financial performance and resource utilisation.
Asset and Resource Management
- Manage departmental assets and resources.
- Ensure proper utilisation and safeguarding of assets.
- Monitor procurement and resource allocation processes.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Monitor programme implementation and outcomes.
- Compile operational reports and performance statistics.
- Evaluate service delivery effectiveness.
- Recommend corrective actions where necessary.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
Applicants must possess one of the following:
- Three-year National Diploma (NQF Level 6), or
- Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7)
In one of the following fields:
- Financial Management
- Accounting
- Human Resource Management
- Labour Relations
- Social Sciences
- Engineering Sciences
- Public Administration
- Public Management
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Operations Management
- Project Management
OR
- Three-year Legal Qualification
Experience
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience, including:
- 2 years at Assistant Director level.
- 3 years functional experience in labour market operations or service delivery environments.
Knowledge Requirements
Candidates should have knowledge of:
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
- Treasury Regulations
- Supply Chain Management
- Asset Management
- Labour Legislation
- Public Service Regulations
- Departmental Policies and Procedures
- Batho Pele Principles
- Service Delivery Improvement Plans (SDIP)
Required Skills and Competencies
Leadership and Management
- Leadership and people management.
- Team development and supervision.
- Change management.
Strategic and Operational Management
- Project management.
- Service delivery management.
- Resource planning and allocation.
Communication
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Presentation and reporting skills.
- Stakeholder engagement.
Problem Solving
- Conflict management.
- Decision-making.
- Analytical thinking.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Performance monitoring.
- Data analysis and reporting.
- Programme evaluation.
Technical Skills
- Computer literacy.
- Financial management.
- Administrative management.