DEPUTY DIRECTOR: WORK-SEEKER REGISTRATION AND EMPLOYER SERVICES is a South African government vacancy at Department of Employment and Labour (DEL). This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Provincial Office Northern Cape | closing date: 12 June 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
Provincial Office Northern Cape
Requirements
- A Qualification at NQF 6 as recognised by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) in Social Sciences (Psychology)/ Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)/ Public Administration/ Public Management/ Business Administration/ Business Management.
- Five (5) years’ experience of which two (2) years at the assistant Director level and three (3) years functional experience in Public Employment Services (PES) Programmes.
- Knowledge: ILO Convention.
- Financial Management.
- Human Resource Management.
- Recruitment and Selection.
- Immigration Act, Employment Service Act.
- Compensation for occupational Injuries and Diseases Act.
- PFMA.
- Public Service Act.
- Skills: Planning and Organizing.
- Communication.
- Computer.
- Analytical.
- Presentation.
- People Management.
- Interpersonal.
- Leadership.
- Networking.
- Report Writing.
- Information management.
Duties
- Manage work seekers registration within the province.
- Manage the provision of employer services within the Province.
- Manage implementation 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 operational and technical support to Labour Centre for the effective delivery of public employment services.
- Manage the implementation of Policies, Standards Operation Procedures, Annual Performance Plans and work plans.
Enquiries
Ms Sherelda Kleinsmith Tel: 053 838 1517
Applications
Where to send your application.
Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X 5012, Kimberley, 8301 or hand deliver at Cnr Compound and Pniel Road Email: JobsNCKIM@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 (1) document or attachment, 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 posession 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. 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)
Notes
EE targets- Priority will be given to African female, Indian male and females, White males.
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 : Provincial Office Northern Cape
REQUIREMENTS : A Qualification at NQF 6 as recognised by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) in Social Sciences (Psychology)/ Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)/ Public
Administration/ Public Management/ Business Administration/ Business
Management. Five (5) years’ experience of which two (2) years at the assistant
Director level and three (3) years functional experience in Public Employment
Services (PES) Programmes. Knowledge: ILO Convention. Financial
Management. Human Resource Management. Recruitment and Selection.
Immigration Act, Employment Service Act. Compensation for occupational
Injuries and Diseases Act. PFMA. Public Service Act. Skills: Planning and
Organizing. Communication. Computer. Analytical. Presentation. People
Management. Interpersonal. Leadership. Networking. Report Writing.
Information management.
DUTIES : Manage work seekers registration within the province. Manage the provision of employer services within the Province. Manage implementation 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
operational and technical support to Labour Centre for the effective delivery of public employment services. Manage the implementation of Policies,
Standards Operation Procedures, Annual Performance Plans and work plans.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Sherelda Kleinsmith Tel: 053 838 1517
APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X 5012, Kimberley, 8301 or hand deliver at Cnr Compound and Pniel Road Email: JobsNCKIM@labour.gov.za
NOTE : EE targets- Priority will be given to African female, Indian male and females, White males.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 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.



