Labour Relations Assistant Directors x4 posts at Home Affairs for skilled graduates ( Labour Relations / Labour Law)
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DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS
CLOSING DATE : 14 November 2025
OTHER POST
POST 40/24 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LABOUR RELATIONS (X4 POSTS)
(This is a re-advertisement, Candidates who have previously applied, and are
still interested, are kindly requested to re-apply).
SALARY : R468 459 - R551 823 per annum (Level 09), (A basic salary)
CENTRE : Gauteng: Provincial Manager’s Office Ref No: HRMC 47/25/1a (X1 Post)
KwaZulu-Natal: Provincial Manager’s Office Ref No: HRMC 47/25/1b (X1 Post)
Mpumalanga: Provincial Manager’s Office Ref No: HRMC 47/25/1c (X1 Post)
Western Cape: Provincial Manager’s Office Ref No: HRMC 47/25/1d (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Labour Relations / Labour Law at NQF level
6 as recognized by SAQA. 3 Years’ experience as Labour Relations Officer or
Practitioner is required. Knowledge of Human Resources Regulatory
Framework. Knowledge of Labour Relations Act, 66, 1995. Knowledge of
Collective Agreements. Knowledge of relevant Departmental Legislation and
prescripts. Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge
of DPSA guidelines. A valid drivers’ license. Willingness to travel and work
extended hours. Required skills and competencies: Capability and Leadership.
Client Orientation and customer focus. Time Management. Good verbal and
written communication, as well as report writing and presentation skills.
Problem-solving. Programme and project management. Ability to meet
deadlines. Ability to instill appropriate processes and systems, to support the
Department in efficiently and effectively managing the required work. Support
digital transformation. Decision making. Accountability. Interviewing skills.
Planning and organizing. Patriotism, Honesty and Integrity.
DUTIES : The successful candidates will be responsible for, amongst others, the
following specific tasks: Facilitate the implementation of misconduct and
disciplinary processes in the province. Represent the Province at all
disciplinary hearings. Provide expert advice in the province on disciplinary and
misconduct matters. Establish partnerships and constantly liaise with provincial
external stakeholders on labour related matters on recognized Labour unions.
Represent the Department in disputes and facilitate the acquisition of evidence
and witness for arbitration matters. Facilitate labour related programmes,
collective bargaining, grievance resolution and dispute management process
in the province. Respond to complaints, grievances and appeals adhering to
all regulatory, accreditation and internal processing timelines and guidelines.
Co-ordinate and participate in the Provincial Consultative Forum (PCF).
Conduct research on case law, adjudication trends and developments in labour
law and labour relations. Prepare and submit reports on grievances and
disputes to Head Office on a weekly basis. Represent the Department in
mediation, conciliation and arbitration matters. Build and maintain relationships
with various stakeholders. Benchmark with various institutions for best
practice. Ensure the implementation of effective risk and compliance
management practices. Ensure effective and efficient management of human,
physical and financial resources within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on
compliance with all regulatory requirements.
ENQUIRIES : Gauteng: Mr P Mlangeni Tel No: (011) 242 9039
KwaZulu-Natal: Ms N Ngema Tel No: (033) 845 5003
Mpumalanga: Ms N Dlangisa Tel No: (013) 752 2504
Western Cape: Mr M Pienaar Tel No: (021) 488 1409 / (021) 488 1412
APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be
submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or sent to the correct
address specified as follows:-
Gauteng: Physical Address: 3rd Floor, Mineralia Building, Cnr De Beer and De
Korte Street, Braamfontein, 2017
KwaZulu-Natal: Physical address: 181 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg 3209
Mpumalanga: Physical Address: 29 Bester Street, Nelspruit, 1200
Western Cape: Physical Address: 4th Floor Fair Cape Building, 56 Barrack
Street, Cape Town, 8000.
NOTE : Applications must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za sent
to the correct address specified at the bottom of the posts, on or before the
closing date, accompanied by a fully completed Application for Employment
Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021), obtainable at
www.dpsa.gov.za, citing the correct post number and job title, and a
comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date dd/mm/yy), job title, duties
performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as
well as the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent
as possible), regardless of online or manual submission. Shortlisted candidates
are required to submit a copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if
specified as a job requirement), relevant educational qualifications / RPL
certificates / Academic Transcripts of completed qualifications, and Acting
letters as directed. Furthermore, applicants who possess (a) foreign
qualification(s), are required to submit the evaluated results of such
qualifications, as received from the South African Qualifications Authority
(SAQA); will be subjected to an interview, various relevant tests and
assessments, and employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship,
qualifications, and employment references including verification of exit
reasons, and conducting business with State). Once appointed, serving of a
prescribed probation period, and obtaining of a security clearance appropriate
to the post, will be required. Correspondence between the Department and
candidates will be limited to shortlisted candidates, ONLY.
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