SENIOR LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICER

POST 30/39 : SENIOR LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICER REF NO: UMF51/08/2026 (X1 POST)
Permanent)
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08), plus benefits as applicable in the Public Sector
CENTRE : Central Office
REQUIREMENTS : Recognised National Diploma (NQF 6) in Labour Relations, Employee Relations / Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification. 3-5
years’ experience in Labour Relations or Human Resource Management environment or related field. Divers licence. Computer literacy. Added
advantage: PERSAL Certificate. Knowledge of Labour Relations Act, Public
Services legislations and policies and related to Human Resource
Management (HRM). Knowledge of implementing PSSCBC resolutions.
Knowledge and understanding of process, grievance and dispute resolutions process. Sound knowledge of Labour Relations statutes. Sound knowledge of
International Labour Organization (ILO). Knowledge and understanding of the
TVET/ CET administration. Knowledge and understanding of Higher Education sector (PSET and CET). Knowledge of PERSAL. Skills: Investigations and
negotiations. Administration. Planning and organising. Financial management.
Report writing. Communication and interpersonal. Problem solving. Analytical.
Client oriented. Project management. Team leadership. People management.
Conducting investigations and presentation skills. Values/ attributes. Clients service focus. Integrity. Committed. Proactive. Loyal and Ethics.
DUTIES : Ensure overall supervision and proper implementation of labour relations guidelines and processes. Ensure overall supervision and proper
implementation on resolution of disciplinary cases, grievances and dispute processes. Ensure overall supervision and proper implementation of
misconduct case processes. Ensure overall supervision and proper implementation of collective bargaining and dispute resolution. Ensure overall
supervision and represent the employer and monitor the implementation of litigation outcomes. Ensure overall supervision and sound employment
relationships. Ensure overall supervision and monitor PERSAL and database on grievance, disputes, misconducts and collective bargaining. Supervise
human, physical, financial and other resources.
ENQUIRIES : Ms NA Sibiya Tel No: (035) 902 9501
APPLICATIONS : All applications should be emailed to the specified email address. Email:
Applications.central@umfolozi.edu.za The name of the post and reference number must be indicated in the email
subject line. Applications should be sent as one PDF document, without any qualifications. No Faxed applications will be accepted. Applications that do not
comply with the above specifications will be disqualified.
NOTE : A fully completed new Z83 form (in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022), obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at
www.dpsa.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Copies of qualifications and other relevant documents must not be included in the application. Only
shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications on the day of the interview. Communication will be limited to
shortlisted candidates. A separate application must be submitted for each post that you are applying for. Late applications (received after closing date and
time) and incomplete applications will not be considered. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.
It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability).
The Employer reserves the right not to make an appointment. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills test. Correspondence will be
limited to short-listed candidates. All short-listed candidates will be subjected to a qualifications and citizen verification; criminal record and financial/asset
record checks. 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. Applicants
who have not been invited for an interview within 60 days of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.
CLOSING DATE : 04 September 2026 at 16:00
PUBLIC