Department of Employment & Labour Hiring Now | Assistant Director Labour Activation Programmes | 70 Positions National | TEES BRRP UIF Projects | Government Vacancy All Provinces 2026
The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) is recruiting 70 Assistant Directors: Labour Activation Programmes across all nine South African provinces and the UIF Head Office in Pretoria — offering a 3-year contract salary of R468 459 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits. This is the largest single DEL professional appointment in the current batch — placing skilled project and programme management professionals into every province to facilitate, coordinate, and monitor the Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (TEES), Business Turnaround and Recovery Programme (BRRP), and Employability of the Unemployed projects across South Africa.
📋 3-Year Contract | 70 Posts | All 9 Provinces + UIF Head Office | R468 459 + 37% | NQF Level 6 + 4 Years Experience | Apply Now.
All 70 Posts — Location, Reference Number & Positions
| Location | Ref No | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| UIF Head Office, Pretoria | HR4/4/3/2ASDLAP/UIF | 10 |
| Provincial Office: Gauteng | HR4/4/3/2ASDLAP/GP | 15 |
| Provincial Office: KwaZulu-Natal | HR4/4/3/2ASDLAP/KZN | 11 |
| Provincial Office: Eastern Cape | HR4/4/3/2ASDLAP/EC | 9 |
| Provincial Office: Mpumalanga | HR4/4/3/2ASDLAP/MP | 4 |
| Provincial Office: Limpopo | HR4/4/3/2ASDLAP/LP | 4 |
| Provincial Office: Free State | HR4/4/3/2ASDLAP/FS | 5 |
| Provincial Office: North West | HR4/4/3/2ASDLAP/NW | 3 |
| Provincial Office: Northern Cape | HR4/4/3/2ASDLAP/NC | 3 |
| Provincial Office: Western Cape | HR4/4/3/2ASDLAP/WC | 6 |
| TOTAL | 70 |
Job Overview – Assistant Director: Labour Activation Programmes
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Assistant Director: Labour Activation Programmes |
| Post Number | POST 10/256 |
| Department | Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) |
| Contract Type | 3-Year Fixed-Term Contract |
| Total Posts | 70 across all provinces + UIF Head Office |
| Salary | R468 459 per annum + 37% in lieu of benefits |
| Effective Total Package | Approximately R641 789 per annum (salary + 37%) |
| Qualification | NQF Level 6 undergraduate — essential |
| Experience | 4 years total (2 functional + 2 supervisory) — essential |
| Application Status | ✅ Open – Apply Now |
About the DEL Labour Activation Programmes
The Department of Employment and Labour’s Labour Activation Programmes (LAP) are a suite of UIF-funded interventions designed to preserve employment, support business recovery, and improve the employability of the unemployed during and after periods of economic distress. The three core programmes administered by this role are:
- TEES (Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme) — UIF-funded support for employers and employees during temporary business closures, financial distress, or force majeure events, preventing job losses through temporary income replacement
- BRRP (Business Turnaround and Recovery Programme) — Structured support for businesses in financial distress to restore viability and protect employment through turnaround interventions funded by the UIF
- Employability of the Unemployed — Skills and training interventions funded by the UIF to improve the work readiness and employment prospects of unemployed workers drawing UIF benefits
The Assistant Director manages the facilitation, coordination, awareness, approval, and monitoring of these programmes at provincial level — a senior programme management role in one of South Africa’s most significant labour market intervention frameworks.
Purpose of the Role
The Assistant Director: Labour Activation Programmes is responsible for facilitating stakeholder engagements, coordinating programme implementation, driving awareness campaigns, sourcing project approvals, monitoring project outcomes, and managing resources for the TEES, BRRP, and Employability of the Unemployed programmes across their assigned provincial area.
Key Responsibilities – Assistant Director: Labour Activation Programmes
Stakeholder Engagement
- Facilitate engagements with relevant stakeholders on TEES, BRRP, and Employability of the Unemployed projects — building productive relationships with employers, employer organisations, trade unions, SETAs, and provincial government departments.
Programme Coordination & Implementation
- Coordinate the implementation of TEES, BRRP, and Employability of the Unemployed in line with the UIF’s mandate in the relevant province — managing all project activities from application through implementation to closure.
Awareness Campaigns
- Facilitate awareness campaigns on TEES, BRRP, and Employability of the Unemployed — ensuring that eligible employers, workers, and stakeholders across the province are informed about available UIF programme support.
Project Approvals
- Source approval of TEES, BRRP, and Employability of the Unemployed projects — preparing and submitting project approval documentation in compliance with the Labour Activation Framework and PFMA requirements.
Project Monitoring
- Monitor TEES, BRRP, and Employability of the Unemployed projects — tracking implementation progress, reporting on outcomes, and identifying and escalating non-compliance or performance issues.
Resource Management
- Manage resources (human, financial, equipment/assets) within the Assistant Director’s functional area — ensuring efficient, compliant, and accountable use of all allocated resources.
Minimum Requirements
Qualification — Essential
An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 in one of the following:
- Public Administration / Public Management
- Business Administration / Business Management
- Development Studies
- Project Management
- Social Science
- Risk Management
- Auditing / Accounting
(As recognised by SAQA)
Work Experience — Essential
- 4 years’ total experience, of which:
- 2 years must be functional experience in Labour Activation Programmes, Project Management, Employment and Job Preservation Programmes, Enterprise Development, or an Entrepreneurial environment
- 2 years must be at Supervisory level
Knowledge Required
- Public Financial Management Act (PFMA)
- Public Service Regulations (PSR)
- Labour Activation Framework
- Skills Development Act (SDA)
- Project Management Principles (PMP) and Methodologies (PMBOK)
- Diversity Management
- Basic Education and Training (BET)
- Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA) and Contributions Act (UICA)
Skills Required
- Negotiation, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Problem solving and planning/organising
- Policy analysis and interpretation
- Communication — verbal and written
- Computer literacy and report writing
Remuneration — Understanding the 37% Package
The salary of R468 459 per annum is supplemented by an additional 37% in lieu of benefits — meaning the total annual package is approximately R641 789. This structure is used for contract positions where the employee does not receive standard government benefits (medical aid subsidy, housing allowance, etc.) — instead receiving the monetary equivalent as a consolidated cash payment. Candidates should factor the full R641 789 effective package into their remuneration comparison when evaluating this opportunity.
How to Apply — Province-Specific Application Details
Apply to the correct provincial address for your preferred location — quoting the correct reference number. Multiple location applications require separate submissions.
UIF Head Office, Pretoria — HR4/4/3/2ASDLAP/UIF (10 Posts)
Email: Jobs-UIF20@labour.gov.za
Gauteng — HR4/4/3/2ASDLAP/GP (15 Posts)
Email: Jobs-LAP-GP1@labour.gov.za Post/Hand deliver: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, PO Box 4560, Johannesburg, 2001 / 47 Empire Road, Parktown Enquiries: Ms PP Duma — (012) 337 1767 / Ms H Rampou — 082 758 7855
KwaZulu-Natal — HR4/4/3/2ASDLAP/KZN (11 Posts)
Email: JobsKZN9@labour.gov.za Post/Hand deliver: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, 267 Anton Lembede Street, Durban Enquiries: Mr SV Dludla — (031) 366 2080
Eastern Cape — HR4/4/3/2ASDLAP/EC (9 Posts)
Email: Jobs-EC3@labour.gov.za Post/Hand deliver: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, No. 3 Hill Street, East London Enquiries: Mr S Joko — (043) 701 3030
Mpumalanga — HR4/4/3/2ASDLAP/MP (4 Posts)
Email: Jobs-MPU-ASDLAP@labour.gov.za Post/Hand deliver: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X7263, Emalahleni, 1035 / Corner of Hofmeyer Street and Beatty Avenue, Emalahleni Enquiries: Ms E Baholo — (013) 655 8700
Limpopo — HR4/4/3/2ASDLAP/LP (4 Posts)
Email: UIFJobsLP@labour.gov.za Post/Hand deliver: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700 / 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane Enquiries: Mr M Phala — (015) 290 1742 / Ms M.S. Lebogo — (015) 290 1662
Free State — HR4/4/3/2ASDLAP/FS (5 Posts)
Email: jobsFS7@labour.gov.za Post/Hand deliver: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein, 9301 Enquiries: Ms N Zama — (051) 505 6276
North West — HR4/4/3/2ASDLAP/NW (3 Posts)
Email: Jobs-NW1@Labour.gov.za Post/Hand deliver: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X2040, Mmabatho, 2735 / Provident House, University Drive, Mmabatho Enquiries: Mr T Mokoena — 072 187 6588
Northern Cape — HR4/4/3/2ASDLAP/NC (3 Posts)
Email: Jobs-NCKIM@labour.gov.za Post/Hand deliver: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301 / Corner of Compound and Pniel Road Enquiries: Mr G Morebodi — 060 373 0643
Western Cape — HR4/4/3/2ASDLAP/WC (6 Posts)
Email: WesternCapeHRM@labour.gov.za Hand deliver: 9 Long Street, Cape Town, 8001 Enquiries: Ms K Fuller — (021) 441 8119
Why Join the DEL as Assistant Director: Labour Activation Programmes?
- R641 789 Effective Total Package — The R468 459 base salary plus 37% cash-in-lieu represents a total effective package of approximately R641 789 per annum — a highly competitive remuneration for an NQF Level 6 qualified professional with 4 years of experience, significantly exceeding equivalent permanent government posts at the same DPSA level
- 70 Posts Nationally — Highest Probability — With 70 positions across all 9 provinces, this is the largest single professional DEL appointment in the current batch — providing the highest statistical probability of appointment for qualified candidates applying to their home province
- Direct UIF Programme Impact — Managing TEES, BRRP, and Employability of the Unemployed projects means directly preserving employment, supporting business recovery, and improving worker skills across South Africa — among the most commercially and socially impactful roles in the DEL’s programme portfolio
- National Programme Management Exposure — Operating within the Labour Activation Framework at Assistant Director level provides structured exposure to UIF programme management, stakeholder engagement, project monitoring, and PFMA-compliant resource management — building a strong public sector project management career record
Career Growth Path – DEL Programme Management
- Assistant Director: LAP → Deputy Director: Labour Activation
- Deputy Director → Director — Employment Services
- Director → Chief Director — UIF Operations
- Chief Director → Deputy Director-General
Frequently Asked Questions – Assistant Director Labour Activation Programmes
What is TEES and how does an Assistant Director facilitate it? The Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (TEES) is a UIF-funded programme providing financial assistance to employers experiencing temporary financial distress — helping them avoid laying off workers by subsidising a portion of employee wages during the distress period. The Assistant Director facilitates employer applications, coordinates UIF approval processes, manages stakeholder engagement with employers and employee representatives, monitors project implementation, and reports on outcomes — ensuring TEES support reaches qualifying businesses efficiently.
What is the BRRP and who does it target? The Business Turnaround and Recovery Programme (BRRP) provides structured professional support — including business advisory services, skills development, and operational interventions — to businesses facing financial distress that threatens employment. The programme targets viable businesses that can be saved with appropriate support, preventing the unemployment of their workers. The Assistant Director coordinates the engagement of turnaround specialists, manages the approval and monitoring of BRRP interventions, and reports on employment preservation outcomes.
What does “37% in lieu of benefits” mean and how is it calculated? Government contract employees who do not receive the standard permanent employment benefits package (medical aid subsidy, housing allowance, pension fund contributions, etc.) receive an equivalent cash allowance instead — calculated at 37% of the base salary. For this post: R468 459 × 37% = approximately R173 330 additional per annum — bringing the effective total annual package to approximately R641 789. This cash equivalent is paid as part of the monthly salary and is subject to normal income tax.
Can I apply for posts in more than one province? Yes — candidates may apply for posts in multiple provinces by submitting a separate application to each province’s designated email address, quoting the correct provincial reference number. Given the 3-year contract nature of the role, candidates willing to relocate should apply to every province where they are professionally willing to work — significantly increasing their overall appointment probability from this batch.
What is PMBOK and why is knowledge of it required? PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) is the internationally recognised standard for project management methodology published by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Knowledge of PMBOK is required because the Assistant Director applies structured project management principles to the planning, implementation, monitoring, and closure of TEES, BRRP, and Employability projects — including scope definition, stakeholder management, risk management, and performance reporting. Candidates with a formal PMBOK-based Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent are specifically advantaged.
⚠️ Important: Apply to the Correct Address for Your Province
Each province has a different reference number AND a different application email. Submitting to the wrong address may disqualify your application.
All applications: Address to the relevant provincial Human Resource Management team as specified above.
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