ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LABOUR RELATIONS is a South African government vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Polokwane | closing date: 31 July 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.
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Branch
Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency
Division
Human Resource Management
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre
Polokwane
Requirements
- An NQF level 7 (Bachelor’s Degree) in Labour Relations, Labour Law, Human Resource Management or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in labour relations.
- Knowledge of the Public Service Act.
- Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act.
- Knowledge of Public Administration.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- Good communication skills.
- Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
Duties
- The incumbent will be responsible for promoting labour peace and a harmonious working environment for LOCMA.
- Manage disciplinary cases by investigating and presiding over disciplinary matters, representing the employer in disciplinary cases, and facilitating the appeal process.
- Manage the grievance process by investigating grievances, making recommendations, reporting on grievances, and managing the grievance process to ensure fair, impartial and unbiased resolutions.
- Coordinate the dispute resolution process by seeking mandates, preparing case information, preparing relevant witnesses and gathering information, representing LOCMA in conciliation and arbitration processes, drafting closing arguments, drafting opposing applications and objections, facilitating the implementation of awards, attending to in-limine proceedings, and facilitating review and rescission applications of arbitration awards.
- Promote labour relations services by researching and developing training material, delivering in-house training and workshops, providing updates on new procedures, legislation and policy, and determining training needs to address trends.
- Manage the unit, including performance management, training and development, discipline management, resource allocation, case management, general correspondence and routine reports.
Enquiries
Mr A.A Lessing Tel No: (013) 591-8900
Department Notes
Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. 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. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The agency reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.
Original Text
Division: Human Resource Management
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 7 (Bachelor’s Degree) in Labour Relations, Labour Law, Human Resource Management or a related field. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in
labour relations. Knowledge of the Public Service Act. Knowledge of the Labour
Relations Act. Knowledge of Public Administration. Problem solving and analysis. Good communication skills. Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for promoting labour peace and a harmonious working environment for LOCMA. Manage disciplinary cases by
investigating and presiding over disciplinary matters, representing the employer in disciplinary cases, and facilitating the appeal process. Manage the
grievance process by investigating grievances, making recommendations, reporting on grievances, and managing the grievance process to ensure fair,
impartial and unbiased resolutions. Coordinate the dispute resolution process by seeking mandates, preparing case information, preparing relevant
witnesses and gathering information, representing LOCMA in conciliation and arbitration processes, drafting closing arguments, drafting opposing
applications and objections, facilitating the implementation of awards,
attending to in-limine proceedings, and facilitating review and rescission
applications of arbitration awards. Promote labour relations services by
researching and developing training material, delivering in-house training and workshops, providing updates on new procedures, legislation and policy, and
determining training needs to address trends. Manage the unit, including performance management, training and development, discipline management,
resource allocation, case management, general correspondence and routine reports.
ENQUIRIES : Mr A.A Lessing Tel No: (013) 591-8900
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 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.