Deputy Director: Research and Policy Development
Department of Employment and Labour
- Location
- Unemployment Insurance Fund, Gauteng
- Salary
- R932 292 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 05 Oct 2026
Posted today
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- 2+ years
How to apply
Apply by email
How to apply: Direct your applications to: Jobs-UIF20@labour.gov.za Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, post 34/14, ref HR4/4/3/2DDRPD/UIF. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
Email: Jobs-UIF20@labour.gov.za
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Job description
Requirements:
An undergraduate qualification in Social Sciences / Public Administration or Management / Development Studies / Public Policy / Social Security Administration at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA. Five (5) years’ experience of which two (2) years must be functional experience in Research and Policy Development and three (3) years’ experience at Assistant Director level. Knowledge: Policy Analysis, Development and Management. Research Management. Quality Management. Project Management. Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). Labour Relations Act (LRA). Skills: Report Writing. Project Management. Diversity Management. Policy Analysis, Development and Management. Computer Literacy (Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Statistical Software such as SPSS). Communication. Research Methodology. Conflict Management. Presentation. Planning and Organizing.
Duties:
Monitor policy development processes in UIF. Monitor policy review in UIF. Manage research studies for UIF. Manage resources (Human, Finance, Equipment / Assets) the Sub-Directorate.
Notes:
Priority will be given to Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males, Indian Females, White Males, White Females and Persons with disability.
Enquiries: Mr TJ Molema Tel No: (012) 337 1673
Reference number: HR4/4/3/2DDRPD/UIF