Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations x1
Job details
- Job title: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations – Department of Employment and Labour
- Reference Number: HR 4/4/8/972
- Salary: R1 101 468 per annum (all-inclusive package)
- Centre: Kroonstad Labour Centre
Job Description
The Deputy Director will oversee the implementation of labour centre operational strategies and ensure that services are delivered according to the mandate of the Department of Employment and Labour.
The role involves managing financial, human, and operational resources, ensuring compliance with Public Service regulations, representing the department in stakeholder forums, and driving service delivery improvement initiatives.
The position also requires maintaining effective governance, accountability, and operational efficiency within the Labour Centre.
Responsibilities
Service Delivery Management
- Manage service delivery objectives according to departmental mandates
- Implement and monitor service delivery improvement plans
- Ensure efficient labour centre operations and customer service delivery
- Promote Batho Pele principles and service excellence
Stakeholder and Government Relations
- Represent the department in stakeholder forums
- Participate in interdepartmental government structures and municipal engagements
- Build and maintain professional relationships with stakeholders
Resource Management
- Manage financial, human, and operational resources
- Oversee asset management and supply chain processes
- Ensure effective utilization of departmental resources
Compliance and Governance
- Ensure compliance with:
- Public Service Act and Regulations
- HRM policies and directives
- Treasury Regulations
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
- Labour legislation and departmental policies
Leadership and Supervision
- Lead and supervise Labour Centre staff
- Promote accountability and high performance
- Manage conflict and workplace challenges
- Support staff development and operational effectiveness
Requirements
Educational Requirements
Applicants must have one of the following qualifications:
- Three-year National Diploma (NQF 6), or
- Undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7)
Accepted Fields of Study
- Financial Management
- Accounting
- Human Resource Management
- Labour Relations
- Social Science
- Engineering Science
- Public Administration / Management
- Business Administration / Management
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Legal qualification (3 years)
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience
- At least:
- 2 years at Assistant Director level
- 3 years functional experience in labour market operations or service delivery environment
Knowledge Requirements
Candidates should have knowledge of:
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
- Treasury Regulations
- Supply Chain Management processes
- Asset Management
- Labour legislation
- Departmental policies and procedures
- Public Service Regulations
- Batho Pele Principles
- Service Delivery Improvement Plans
Skills Required
- Management skills
- Leadership ability
- Computer literacy
- Communication skills (written and verbal)
- Presentation skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict management
- Project management skills
Enquiries
Contact Person: E Maneli
Telephone: (051) 505 6203
Application Details
Postal Applications
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X522
Bloemfontein, 9300
Hand Delivery
Laboria House
43 Charlotte Maxeke Street
Bloemfontein