Assistant Director: Trade Creditors

Overview

Assistant Director: Trade Creditors position at the Unemployment Insurance Fund in Pretoria, requiring an accounting qualification and four years of finance experience.

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification in Accounting /Auditing / Business Information Systems and Economics at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA.
• Four (4) years of experience of which two (2) years must be functional experience in Finance environment and two (2) years at a supervisory level.
• Knowledge: Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA).
• Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA).
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Treasury Regulations.
• Public Service Act (PSA).
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).
• Labour Relations Act (LRA).
• Generally Recognized Accounting Principles (GRAP).
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Relevant Financial Systems (AX-One, BAS, etc.).
• HR System (PERSAL).
• Financial Systems Skills: Accounting.
• Communication (Verbal and written).
• Computer Literacy.
• Time Management. Interpersonal.
• Report Writing.
• Planning and Organizing. Analytical. Creative.
• Financial Management.
• An undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management / Public Management/ Employee Relations at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA.
• Driver’s License will be an added advantage.
• Four (4) years’ experience of which two (2) years must be functional experience in Human Resource Management and Employee Relations environment and two (2) years must be at a Senior Practitioner level.
• Knowledge: Public Service transformation and management issues, White paper on transformation of Public Service, Ability to convert policy into action, Human resources System and Procedures, Public Service Act and Resolutions, Recruitment and Selection, Departmental Policies and Procedures, Batho Pele Principles, Minimum information Security Standards, PERSAL and other HR information management systems.
• Skills: Communication (Verbal and Written), Computer Literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PERSAL, etc.), Innovative / Creative, Presentation, Responsiveness, Report writing, Time management, Organizing and Planning, Financial Management, Policy Analysis and Problem Solving and Decision Making.

Duties

• Internal and External invoices paid within 30 days of receipt by the Fund.
• Monthly DEL Claim process and paid.
• Approved weekly and monthly reconciliations.
• Improved financial Management and accounting through planning, tracking, monitoring and reporting of achievements against set targets.
• Review of Financial Statements and Annual Report information.
• Improve Governance.
• Manage resources (Human, Financial, Equipment / Assets) in the sub-directorate.
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of human resources management policies in the Province.
• Monitor and provide advice on the implementation of Employment Relations policies and prescripts.
• Coordinate and manage the implementation of Employment Equity programmes.
• Monitor the administration of service benefits.
• Manage resources (Human, Finance, Equipment / Assets) in the Division.

How to apply

email: Jobs-UIF23@labour.gov.za. FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resource Practices POST/ 34/19 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS REF NO: HR4/4/3/2ASDHRM&ER/WC (Three (3) Years Contract) Jobs-WC1@labour.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resources Management, Western Cape

Enquiries: Mr V Nefale Tel No: (012) 337 1450 Ms. K Fuller Tel No: (021) 441 8119

Notes

Online application must include an application form Z83 and CV as one attachment, indicate the correct job title and correct reference number of the post on the email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. Applications quoting the relevant reference number, correct job title and correct name of the Department 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 old Z83 application form will not be considered. Each application for each post (s) must have its own application form. 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 and a completed, initialled and signed 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). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Applicants who do not comply with the application instructions/requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. 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. 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. Successful candidates will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). 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. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process. 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 an Assistant Director: Financial Compliance, referenced as Ref No: HR4/25/06/64HO, located at Head Office, Pretoria, which was advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 dated 20 June 2025, with a closing date of 04 July 2025, has been withdrawn. OTHER POSTS