DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS (LABOUR RELATIONS MANAGEMENT) is a South African government vacancy at Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI). This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office (Pretoria) | closing date: 12 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R1 101 468 per annum
Centre
Head Office (Pretoria)
Requirements
- A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06)/ National Diploma in Human Resource Management/ Labour Relations or Labour Law.
- A valid driver’s License.
- An extensive relevant working experience in Labour Relations Management environment of which relevant years should be at the Junior Management level (ASD equivalent Level).
- Knowledge of PERSAL will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge: Knowledge of the Constitution of the RSA, Public Service Act and Regulations, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Collective Agreements, and the Public Finance Management, Labour Relations policies and processes, directives and collective agreements.
- Knowledge of disciplinary, grievances, and dispute processes in the Public Service.
- Skills: Basic numeracy; interpersonal and diplomacy skills; general administration and organisational skills; interpretation of policies and Legislations; ability to undertake basic research/gather information; computer literacy; financial administration; change/diversity management; objectivity; analytical thinking; problem solving skills; motivational skills; influencing skills; conflict management; presentation skills; negotiation skills; communication, investigation and report writing abilities.
- Personal Attributes: Innovative;
- Creative;
- Resourceful;
- Objectivity;
- Ability to work independently and under stressful situations;
- Ability to communicate at all levels;
- People orientated;
- Trustworthy;
- Assertive;
- Hardworking;
- Self-motivated and must be prepared to travel; willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with office requirements.
Duties
- The effective management of grievances, disputes and disciplinary processes.
- Investigate grievances and misconduct cases, manage conflict in the workplace, Represent the Department in grievances, disciplinary and dispute matters/hearings which include litigation processes.
- Manage Labour Relations Database.
- Manage resources within the Labour Relations Directorate, Conduct and manage trainings, workshop to educate employees on labour related matters.
- Implement, interpret and maintain policies.
- Advise employees and managers on labour related matters.
Enquiries
MR GP Makhubela Tel No: 012 406 1189
Applications
Where to send your application.
For Head Office: Email to: Recruitment26-46@dpw.gov.za
Department Notes
Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only. Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months. Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified. Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form: PART A and PART B must be fully completed. PART C – PART G: Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate. This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the applicant. Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each post being applied for. Should an application be received where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application form only. Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand deliveries or email. Late applications will not be considered. Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for employment, respectively. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes. Note: It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by SAQA. Due to large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not have heard from us within three months from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: in terms of the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development on Public Service Professionalisation Volume 1 a requirement for appointment into SMS posts is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry programme as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSG). 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-pre-entry programme/.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. Note: For emailed applications, please submit a SINGLE PDF document or ONE Attachment per application to the email address designated on the specific position. Kindly Note That The Emailed Applications And Attachments Should Not Exceed 15MB. It remains the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their application is successfully submitted using the required single pdf document. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the following amendments for posts advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 16 dated 15 May 2026, with a closing date of 05 June 2026: The post of Administrative Officer: Provisioning Ref No: 2026/209B for Cape Town Regional Office was erroneously advertised, the position is therefore withdrawn.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06)/ National Diploma in Human Resource Management/ Labour Relations or Labour Law. A valid
driver’s License. An extensive relevant working experience in Labour Relations
Management environment of which relevant years should be at the Junior
Management level (ASD equivalent Level). Knowledge of PERSAL will be an added advantage. Knowledge: Knowledge of the Constitution of the RSA,
Public Service Act and Regulations, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Collective Agreements, and the
Public Finance Management, Labour Relations policies and processes, directives and collective agreements. Knowledge of disciplinary, grievances,
and dispute processes in the Public Service. Skills: Basic numeracy; interpersonal and diplomacy skills; general administration and organisational
skills; interpretation of policies and Legislations; ability to undertake basic research/gather information; computer literacy; financial administration;
change/diversity management; objectivity; analytical thinking; problem solving skills; motivational skills; influencing skills; conflict management; presentation
skills; negotiation skills; communication, investigation and report writing abilities. Personal Attributes: Innovative; Creative; Resourceful; Objectivity;
Ability to work independently and under stressful situations; Ability to communicate at all levels; People orientated; Trustworthy; Assertive; Hardworking; Self-motivated and must be prepared to travel; willing to adapt work
schedule in accordance with office requirements.
DUTIES : The effective management of grievances, disputes and disciplinary processes. Investigate grievances and misconduct cases, manage conflict in the
workplace, Represent the Department in grievances, disciplinary and dispute matters/hearings which include litigation processes. Manage Labour Relations
Database. Manage resources within the Labour Relations Directorate, Conduct and manage trainings, workshop to educate employees on labour related
matters. Implement, interpret and maintain policies. Advise employees and managers on labour related matters.
ENQUIRIES : MR GP Makhubela Tel No: 012 406 1189
APPLICATIONS : For Head Office: Email to: Recruitment26-46@dpw.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.



