DEPUTY DIRECTOR LABOUR CENTRE OPERATIONS is a South African government vacancy at Department of Employment and Labour (DEL). This job is part of Circular 14 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Kroonstad Labour Centre | closing date: 12 May 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R1 101 468 per annum, (all-inclusive)
Centre
Kroonstad Labour Centre
Requirements
- Three (3) years National Diploma (NQF 6) undergraduate bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Financial Management, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Labour Relations, Social Science, Engineering Science, Public Administration/ Management, Business Administration/Management, Operations Management, Project Management, Three (3) years legal qualification.
- Five (5) years’ experience, 2 at an Assistant Director level, 3 years functional experience in labour market operations/ service delivery environment.
- Knowledge: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Supply chain management process.
- Asset management.
- All labour legislations.
- Departmental Policies &
- Procedures.
- Public Service Regulations.
- Batho Pele Principles Service Delivery Improvement Plan.
- Skills: Management.
- Computer.
- Presentation skills.
- Communication (Both verbal & written).
- Interpersonal.
- Conflict Management.
- Leadership.
- Project management.
Duties
- Manage the service delivery objectives as per mandate of the Department of Labour (daily).
- Represent the Department in Key stakeholder forums including interdepartmental structure of government and municipalities (Intermediate).
- Implement and manage service delivery improvement plan.
- Manage all resources of the Labour Centre (daily).
- Manage and ensure compliance with ALL HRM policy directives and legislation including the Public Service Act and Regulations.
Enquiries
Ms. E Maneli Tel No: (051) 505 6203
Applications
Where to send your application.
Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X522, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver at Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein. Email: jobs-fs7@labour.gov.za
Department Notes
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. 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 above-mentioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being 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) ERRATUM: Please be advised that the position of Deputy Director: PEA Registration and Certification for Head Office, Pretoria referenced as HR4/26/03/05HO has been withdrawn. The position was advertised on the Public Service Vacancy 09 dated 13 March 2026 with a closing date of 27 March 2026. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Noel Sicwebu Tel No: (012) 309 Kindly take note that the advertised posts of Assistant Director: Labour Activation Programmed (X11 Posts) with Ref No: HR4/4/3/2ASDLAP/KZN and Senior Practitioner: Labour Activation Programme (X11 Posts) with Ref No: HR4/4/3/1SPLAP/KZN for KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Office is withdrawn. These posts were advertised on Public Service Vacancy Circular 10 dated 20 March 2026 with closing date of 08 April 2026. For inquiries, please contact: Mr. SA Mchunu Tel No: (031) 336 1500 Kindly take note that the advertised post of Senior Practitioner: Local Appeal and Complaints for Provincial Office: Mmabatho, with Ref No: HR4/4/01/03 is withdrawn. The post was advertised on Public Service Vacancy Circular 02 dated 23 January 2026 with closing date of 06 February 2026. For inquiries, please contact: Ms. SA Mhlongo at (082) 908 2158.
Notes
EE targets-priority will be given to African male and female and Coloured
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum, (all-inclusive)
CENTRE : Kroonstad Labour Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) years National Diploma (NQF 6) undergraduate bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Financial Management, Accounting, Human Resource
Management, Labour Relations, Social Science, Engineering Science, Public
Administration/ Management, Business Administration/Management,
Operations Management, Project Management, Three (3) years legal qualification. Five (5) years’ experience, 2 at an Assistant Director level, 3 years
functional experience in labour market operations/ service delivery environment. Knowledge: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury
Regulations, Supply chain management process. Asset management. All labour legislations. Departmental Policies & Procedures. Public Service
Regulations. Batho Pele Principles Service Delivery Improvement Plan. Skills:
Management. Computer. Presentation skills. Communication (Both verbal & written). Interpersonal. Conflict Management. Leadership. Project
management.
DUTIES : Manage the service delivery objectives as per mandate of the Department of Labour (daily). Represent the Department in Key stakeholder forums including
interdepartmental structure of government and municipalities (Intermediate).
Implement and manage service delivery improvement plan. Manage all resources of the Labour Centre (daily). Manage and ensure compliance with
ALL HRM policy directives and legislation including the Public Service Act and
Regulations.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. E Maneli Tel No: (051) 505 6203
APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X522, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver at Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein.
Email: jobs-fs7@labour.gov.za
NOTE : EE targets-priority will be given to African male and female and Coloured
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 14 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.



