SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum, (all-inclusive)
CENTRE : Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Undergraduate qualification in Investment Management/ Finance/ Accounting/
Economics/ an investment-related field of study at NQF Level 7 as recognized
by SAQA. Five (5) years working experience, of which three (3) years must be
functional operational experience in an investment environment and two (2)
years at an Assistant Director/Junior Management level in an investment
environment. Knowledge: PFMA, NT Regulations, Treasury Instructions, UIF
Act, UICA. Financial Markets Act, FSRA. IPS and investment governance
frameworks. Investment markets, instruments, and portfolio management.
GRAP (GRAP 1,16, 20, 24, 36, 37, 38, 104, etc.). IFRS, GAAP. ESG principles,
PRI, GIPS (advantageous). Risk-management frameworks and
methodologies. Public-sector governance and reporting frameworks. Skills:
Investment analysis and financial modelling. Portfolio management and
oversight. Valuation of listed and unlisted instruments. Risk management and
scenario analysis. Financial reporting and GRAP compliance. SLA and contract
management. Data analysis and investment systems proficiency. Governance
writing and policy formulation. Strategic capability and leadership. People
management and empowerment. Programme and project management.
Financial management. Change management. Problem-solving and decisionmaking. Stakeholder management.
DUTIES : Manage investment portfolio services and ensure alignment with investmentrelated prescripts, legislation, and policies. Manage investment accounting,
valuation, and disclosure in accordance with GRAP standards. Monitor
investment risk management, linking actuarial risk appetite, tolerance, duration
to investment portfolio limits, exposures, and duration. Ensure governance,
compliance, and reporting, to internal and external oversight structures and
stakeholders. Manage financial, human, and physical resources of the Subdirectorate.
NOTE : 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 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 possession 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. The
requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include
the successful completion of an SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as
endorsed by the National School Government (NSG). Prior to appointment, a
candidate should therefore have proof that they have registered for the PreEntry Certificate and have completed the course. The cost for Nyukela is at the
applicant’s own expense. The course is available at the NSG under the name
Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following
the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme/. For all SMS appointment, the selection panel will
recommend suitable candidate (s) to attend generic managerial competencies
using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. 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)
ERRATUM: Kindly take note that the advertised post of Assistant Director:
Collective Bargaining for Head Office Pretoria with reference number
HR4/26/02/01HO is withdrawn. The post was advertised on circular 5 of 2026
on 13 February 2026 with closing date of 27 February 2026. For applicants
who previously applied for the post must re-apply when the post is advertised
with reviewed requirements.
ENQUIRIES : Ms ASC Fourie Tel No: (012) 337 1520
APPLICATIONS : email: Jobs-UIF25@labour.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 08 June 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)