Job details

Circular: 29 of 2026
Page No.: 1–2

Circular Post: 29/06
Reference number: HR4/4/6/40
Department: Department of Employment and Labour (DEL)
Centre: Provincial Office: Limpopo
Salary: R605 749 per annum
Closing date: 28 August 2026

About this vacancy

Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Employment and Labour (DEL).

The listed centre is Provincial Office: Limpopo.

Applications close on 28 August 2026.

Application and salary information

Salary

R605 749 per annum

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Requirements

5 requirements · official circular text

Three (3) year relevant qualification in Public Administration/Public Management/ Monitoring and Evaluation/ an Advance Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA.
Four (4) years functional experience in Performance Management/ Statistics Services/ Monitoring and Evaluation of which three years (3) function at the Officer/ Senior Officer level.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge: Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and relevant prescripts, Labour Legislation and relevant policies, Batho Pele Principles, Statistics and Database software packages, Functioning of Del Labour Centres and Business Units and Labour market dynamics.
Skills: General management, Project management, Communication, Computer Literacy, Interpersonal relations, Leadership, Data analysis, Analytical, Innovative.

Duties

5 duties · official circular text

Verify and align the National APP to the Provincial APP and Labour Centre work plan in respect of the Department’s policy and planning purposes.
Verify and develop the Provincial Information reports.
Manage the analysis of the provincial performance information to determine the impact on the Labour market.
Oversee the management of the provincial resource centre/library.
Manage all the resources of the Sub-Unit.

Enquiries

Mr. Makgobola MI Tel No: (015) 290 1723

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane or Jobs-LP@labour.gov.za

Notes and Z83 guidance

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 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).
Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be 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 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)

Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.

Additional notes

EE target- Priority will be given to Coloured Male, Coloured Female, Indian Male, Indian Female, White Male, White Female.

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Official source

This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.

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Original Text

POST 29/06 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION & STATISTICS REF NO: HR4/4/6/40
SALARY : R605 749 per annum
CENTRE : Provincial Office: Limpopo
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) year relevant qualification in Public Administration/Public Management/ Monitoring and Evaluation/ an Advance Diploma in Monitoring
and Evaluation at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA. Four (4) years functional experience in Performance Management/ Statistics Services/
Monitoring and Evaluation of which three years (3) function at the Officer/
Senior Officer level. Valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Public Service Act,
Public Service Regulations and relevant prescripts, Labour Legislation and relevant policies, Batho Pele Principles, Statistics and Database software
packages, Functioning of Del Labour Centres and Business Units and Labour market dynamics. Skills: General management, Project management,
Communication, Computer Literacy, Interpersonal relations, Leadership, Data analysis, Analytical, Innovative.
DUTIES : Verify and align the National APP to the Provincial APP and Labour Centre work plan in respect of the Department’s policy and planning purposes. Verify
and develop the Provincial Information reports. Manage the analysis of the provincial performance information to determine the impact on the Labour
market. Oversee the management of the provincial resource centre/library.
Manage all the resources of the Sub-Unit.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Makgobola MI Tel No: (015) 290 1723
APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane or Jobs-LP@labour.gov.za
NOTE : EE target- Priority will be given to Coloured Male, Coloured Female, Indian Male, Indian Female, White Male, White Female.