ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LABOUR RELATIONS is a South African government vacancy at North West Department of Public Works and Roads. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Mahikeng Head Office | closing date: 29 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
e-mail to: DPWRHORecruit1@nwpg.gov.za
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Requirements
- Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor’s Degree (NQF-7)/ National Diploma (NQF-6) in Labour Relations/ Labour Law/ Industrial Relations.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Experience: At least 2 to 3 years relevant work experience in the field of Labour Relations, of which 2 years must be Supervisory level.
- Competencies: Knowledge of Labour legislations/acts, Public Service policies, regulations and collective bargaining agreements.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- The ability to develop and interpret policies.
- Skills: Computer literacy in the Microsoft packages.
- Research, conflict resolution skills, interpersonal skills, communication (verbal and report writing), analytic investigation, presentation skills.
Duties
- Facilitate grievance resolutions.
- Investigate, conduct disciplinary hearings and serve as a chairperson for misconduct cases.
- Conduct labour relations capacity building within the department.
- Compile various Labour Relations reports.
- Represent the Department in relevant structures.
- Advice management on Labour Relations issues.
- Strike management.
- Manage the performance of personnel within the unit.
Enquiries
Ms G.M Matlhaba Tel No: (018) 388 4315
Notes
On the subject line of your E-mail, indicate the correct name of the post and the reference number also use the correct e-mail. All attachments for online submission must include the Z83 Form and Updated Curriculum Vitae Only be in PDF Format, also as One Document. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Compliance: Compliance: It is compulsory to fill all fields on the New Amended Z83 Form (81/971431) as prescribed with effect 01 January 2021, part of declaration must be signed, dated and initialed only on the first page. The Form is obtainable at any Public Service Departments and DPSA Website, www.dpsa.gov.za. Part A the applicant(s) must indicate the correct advertised Post name, Reference number and Centre. The Z83 Form must be accompanied by a recently updated Curriculum Vitae with full personal details, qualifications current and previous experience must be listed in date’s order, with relevant requirements of the post including three (3) names of contactable referees. Part B, C and D applicant must provide sufficient information relevant to the post applying for. Parts B, C and E fields for date of birth, work permit, business interest and preferred language, current study can be left blank if they don’t apply to you. Part E, F and G may not be fill if your CV already has the updated information. Applicant can skip experience section, but Part F is compulsory to be completed if you are seeking re-employment into the Public Service. Please note: It is a responsibility of a Person in possession of a foreign qualification to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) only when shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidate(s) for post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview. NB: Senior Management Pre-entry Programme Certificate: No applicant shall be recommended for appointment without producing a Certificate of completion (Nyukela) as a mandatory requirement obtainable via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za, offered by the National School of Government. Failure to submit the requested information will result not being considered. Applications received after the closing date will, as a rule not be accepted. It will be expected of candidates to be available for interview process on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Applicant(s) previous background/reference checks will be verified through contactable referees. Shortlisted candidate(s) will be required to undergo personnel suitability checks, which include criminal records, citizenship, financial credits, asset records, qualifications verification and vetting. Note: All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS Levels, shall undertake two (2) preentry assessments and one (1) will be a practical exercise including an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment, according to the mandated DPSA directive. The successful candidate will enter into an annual performance agreement. The candidate annually will be requested to disclose his/her financial interest. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment. Applicant requiring additional information regarding advertised post must direct their enquiries to the relevant person indicated. NB: Communication and Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not heard from us within six (6) months after the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. OTHER POSTS
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SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Mahikeng Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor’s Degree (NQF-7)/ National Diploma (NQF-6) in Labour Relations/ Labour Law/ Industrial
Relations. A valid driver’s license. Experience: At least 2 to 3 years relevant work experience in the field of Labour Relations, of which 2 years must be
Supervisory level. Competencies: Knowledge of Labour legislations/acts,
Public Service policies, regulations and collective bargaining agreements.
Ability to work under pressure. The ability to develop and interpret policies.
Skills: Computer literacy in the Microsoft packages. Research, conflict resolution skills, interpersonal skills, communication (verbal and report writing),
analytic investigation, presentation skills.
DUTIES : Facilitate grievance resolutions. Investigate, conduct disciplinary hearings and serve as a chairperson for misconduct cases. Conduct labour relations
capacity building within the department. Compile various Labour Relations reports. Represent the Department in relevant structures. Advice management
on Labour Relations issues. Strike management. Manage the performance of personnel within the unit.
ENQUIRIES : Ms G.M Matlhaba Tel No: (018) 388 4315
APPLICATIONS : e-mail to: DPWRHORecruit1@nwpg.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 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.



