DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LABOUR RELATIONS is a South African government vacancy at Department of Home Affairs (DHA). This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office: Tshwane, Directorate: Employee Relations | closing date: 21 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (An all-inclusive salary package) (Level 11).
Centre
Head Office: Tshwane, Directorate: Employee Relations
Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification in Employment Relations, Industrial Relations, Industrial or Organisational Psychology, Labour Relations, Labour Law, Law, Public Management, Public Administration or Human Resource Management at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA.
- 3 years experience in a Junior Management / Assistant Director level in a Labour Relations environment is required.
- Extensive experience in a Labour Relations environment is required.
- Experience in management of collective agreement.
- Experience in resolving disputes, mediating conflicts, and representing the employer in negotiations.
- Collective Bargaining, CCMA and Labour court processes.
- Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act.
- Knowledge of the Labour Relations Framework for the Public Services.
- Knowledge of Public Service the Resolutions and all Collective Agreements reached in the Bargaining Council.
- Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
- Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations.
- Knowledge of Statutory Dispute Resolution structures.
- Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations.
- Knowledge of the South African Constitution.
- Knowledge of Departmental Regulatory Framework, as well as Government Structures.
- Knowledge of Human Resources legislation and prescripts.
- Knowledge of Employment contracts.
- Excellent abilities and experience in project management, project optimization, and the use of online systems.
- A valid drivers’ license.
- Willingness to travel and work extended hours.
- Required skills and competencies: People management and empowerment.
- Expenditure Management.
- Business Continuity.
- Excellent Negotiation skills.
- Program and project management.
- Decision Making.
- Presentation Skills.
- Business report writing.
- Problem Solving and Analysis.
- Facilitation skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Influencing and Networking.
- Planning and Organizing.
- Accountability.
- Communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Research skills.
- Ability to work under severe pressure.
- Conflict and dispute resolution.
- Service delivery innovation Stakeholder Relations (Internal and External).
- Computer Literacy.
- Patriotism, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.
Duties
- The successful candidates will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Coordinate misconduct and disciplinary processes in the Department.
- Coordinate the development of effective strategies, solutions, and tools for managing complex employee relations issues, policies, and case management systems.
- Ensure the implementation of all arbitration awards as well as labour courts judgements.
- Coordinate and advise on the resolution of high-risk and sensitive employee relations matters, including workplace investigations and conflict resolution.
- Coordinate and monitor employee relations matters, including interpretation of policies, labour law, and best practice.
- Provide expert advice on labour relations legislative framework (related to misconduct).
- Represent the Department at disciplinary hearings, arbitrations and labour relations Forum.
- (i.e.
- GPSSBC, PSCBC, CCMA Internal Forums ect.).
- Coordinate the implementation of fair labour practices in accordance with the Labour Relations Act and other relevant legislative frameworks.
- Coordinate and monitor preparation of appeal documents for referral to the Executive Authority and implement the appeals outcomes.
- Coordinate and monitor misconduct, disciplinary, information sessions and workshops.
- Coordinate and monitor labour disputes in collaboration with legal services on litigation related cases as and when required.
- Work closely with the Director on internal procedures and external interventions with third parties on dispute resolution matters.
- Build and maintain partnerships and constantly liaise with internal and external stakeholders on labour-related matters including recognised Trade Unions.
- Provide training and advocacy on labour relations related matters in the Department.
- Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of awareness raising and draft reports (weekly/ monthly and annual) and submission regarding misconduct/ disciplinary, grievances and disputes matters to relevant structures.
- Coordinate the resolution of grievances in the Department.
- Coordinate collective bargaining programmes within the Department.
- Build and sustain collaborative relationships within internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure the implementation of effective risk and compliance management practice.
- Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit.
- Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Enquiries
Head Office: Ms V Motshegoe, Tel No: 012 406 4252
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or hrrecruitment@dha.gov.za
Department Notes
The DHA is a merit-based, equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In line with its commitment to promoting representivity, in the filling of entrylevel positions preference may be given to locally based candidates on grounds of affordability as well as to (unemployed) youth and the DHA’s interns and learners who have successfully completed their respective skills development programmes. In the filling of all posts, preference may be afforded to persons with disabilities, and in respect of SMS-level posts, to women. Persons falling in these categories and who meet the post requirements are preferred. The DHA complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Applicants’ personal information will be used for recruitment purposes, retained where required for audit, and safeguarded against unauthorised disclosure, except where legally required. Submission of an application constitutes consent to such processing. 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. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two preentry 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. Shortlisted candidates will also be 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.
Original Text
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SALARY : R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (An all-inclusive salary package) (Level 11).
CENTRE : Head Office: Tshwane, Directorate: Employee Relations
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Employment Relations, Industrial Relations, Industrial or Organisational Psychology, Labour Relations, Labour Law, Law,
Public Management, Public Administration or Human Resource Management at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA. 3 years experience in a Junior
Management / Assistant Director level in a Labour Relations environment is required. Extensive experience in a Labour Relations environment is required.
Experience in management of collective agreement. Experience in resolving disputes, mediating conflicts, and representing the employer in negotiations.
Collective Bargaining, CCMA and Labour court processes. Knowledge of the
Labour Relations Act. Knowledge of the Labour Relations Framework for the
Public Services. Knowledge of Public Service the Resolutions and all Collective
Agreements reached in the Bargaining Council. Knowledge of Basic
Conditions of Employment Act. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations.
Knowledge of Statutory Dispute Resolution structures. Knowledge of the Public
Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of the South
African Constitution. Knowledge of Departmental Regulatory Framework, as well as Government Structures. Knowledge of Human Resources legislation
and prescripts. Knowledge of Employment contracts. Excellent abilities and experience in project management, project optimization, and the use of online
systems. A valid drivers’ license. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. Required skills and competencies: People management and
empowerment. Expenditure Management. Business Continuity. Excellent
Negotiation skills. Program and project management. Decision Making.
Presentation Skills. Business report writing. Problem Solving and Analysis.
Facilitation skills. Ability to meet deadlines. Influencing and Networking.
Planning and Organizing. Accountability. Communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Research skills. Ability to work under severe pressure. Conflict and
dispute resolution. Service delivery innovation Stakeholder Relations (Internal and External). Computer Literacy. Patriotism, Honesty, Integrity and
Accountability.
DUTIES : The successful candidates will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Coordinate misconduct and disciplinary processes in
the Department. Coordinate the development of effective strategies, solutions, and tools for managing complex employee relations issues, policies, and case
management systems. Ensure the implementation of all arbitration awards as well as labour courts judgements. Coordinate and advise on the resolution of
high-risk and sensitive employee relations matters, including workplace investigations and conflict resolution. Coordinate and monitor employee
relations matters, including interpretation of policies, labour law, and best practice. Provide expert advice on labour relations legislative framework
(related to misconduct). Represent the Department at disciplinary hearings, arbitrations and labour relations Forum. (i.e. GPSSBC, PSCBC, CCMA Internal
Forums ect.). Coordinate the implementation of fair labour practices in accordance with the Labour Relations Act and other relevant legislative
frameworks. Coordinate and monitor preparation of appeal documents for referral to the Executive Authority and implement the appeals outcomes.
Coordinate and monitor misconduct, disciplinary, information sessions and workshops. Coordinate and monitor labour disputes in collaboration with legal
services on litigation related cases as and when required. Work closely with the Director on internal procedures and external interventions with third parties
on dispute resolution matters. Build and maintain partnerships and constantly liaise with internal and external stakeholders on labour-related matters
including recognised Trade Unions. Provide training and advocacy on labour relations related matters in the Department. Evaluate the effectiveness and
impact of awareness raising and draft reports (weekly/ monthly and annual)
and submission regarding misconduct/ disciplinary, grievances and disputes matters to relevant structures. Coordinate the resolution of grievances in the
Department. Coordinate collective bargaining programmes within the
Department. Build and sustain collaborative relationships within internal and external stakeholders. Ensure the implementation of effective risk and
compliance management practice. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit. Coach and guide
staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.
ENQUIRIES : Head Office: Ms V Motshegoe, Tel No: 012 406 4252
APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or
hrrecruitment@dha.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.