Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/72 · Ref BCC08/2026 Corporate Services Permanent Position
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LABOUR RELATIONS
Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- CentreBuffalo City TVET College
Closing date: 4 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 31–32
- Circular Post
- 32/72
- Reference number
- BCC08/2026 Corporate Services Permanent Position
- Department
- Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- Centre
- Buffalo City TVET College
- Salary
- R487 197 per annum, (plus benefits)
- Closing date
- 18 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
The listed centre is Buffalo City TVET College.
Applications close on 18 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R487 197 per annum, (plus benefits)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Matric or NCV Level 4 with a recognized M+3 years Degree or National Diploma in Labour Relations, Employment Relations or Human Resource Management or related qualification ;5 years' in Labour Relations or Human Resource Management environment or related field , in which 3 years must be supervisory experience in relevant field in Labour Relations or Human Resource Management environment or related field;
- Knowledge of policies and governance environment of TVET Colleges including knowledge of the annual reporting requirements;
- Knowledge of Labour Relations Act, Public Services legislation and policies related to Human Resource Management;
- Sound knowledge of Labour Relation statutes;
- Sound knowledge of International Labour Organisation (ILO);
- Knowledge and understanding of the TVET/CET Administration;
- Knowledge of PERSAL.
Duties
- Maintain sound Labour Relations: Render advice on labour related matters, Develop and Implement Human Resource policies and manuals;
- Ensure proper implementation of disciplinary procedures, grievance procedures and code of conduct;
- Conduct investigations and disciplinary hearings;
- Management of strike action;
- Minimize Labour disputes;
- Facilitate and conduct labour relations training and workshops;
- Ensure proper implementation of the collective bargaining council resolution;
- Management of all Human, Financial and other resources of the unit.
Enquiries
Ms Lulama Jongidiza Tel No: (043) 880 0177, Ext 2250
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Buffalo City TVET College, HR Division, Private Bag 9016, East London, 5200 or deliver it to the Administration Centre, corner of Lukin Road and King Street, Selborne, East London, email: hr2026@bccollege.co.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- All applications must be submitted on the new approved Z83 Application form (dated January 2021) obtainable from the DPSA website. The new Z83 Application form must be accompanied by a detailed recently updated comprehensive CV with three (3) contactable references (provide their contact number and email addresses), Driver’s license, ID copies and Qualifications copies, such copies need not to be certified when applying for a post.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to submit the required certified documents. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post you wish to apply for.
- Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. The College reserves the right to withdraw the post at any time. Communication will only be entered into with the shortlisted and successfully candidates.
- All shortlisted candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship and qualification verification). The suitable candidates will be required to annually disclose their financial interests and declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest.
- All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- All applicants must consider their applications to be unsuccessful if not contacted within 60 days after the closing date.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 32/72 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LABOUR RELATIONS REF NO: BCC08/2026 Corporate Services
Permanent Position
SALARY : R487 197 per annum, (plus benefits)
CENTRE : Buffalo City TVET College
REQUIREMENTS : Matric or NCV Level 4 with a recognized M+3 years Degree or National Diploma in Labour Relations, Employment Relations or Human Resource
Management or related qualification ;5 years' in Labour Relations or Human
Resource Management environment or related field , in which 3 years must be supervisory experience in relevant field in Labour Relations or Human
Resource Management environment or related field; Knowledge of policies and governance environment of TVET Colleges including knowledge of the annual
reporting requirements; Knowledge of Labour Relations Act, Public Services legislation and policies related to Human Resource Management; Sound
knowledge of Labour Relation statutes; Sound knowledge of International
Labour Organisation (ILO); Knowledge and understanding of the TVET/CET
Administration; Knowledge of PERSAL.
DUTIES : Maintain sound Labour Relations: Render advice on labour related matters, Develop and Implement Human Resource policies and manuals; Ensure
proper implementation of disciplinary procedures, grievance procedures and code of conduct; Conduct investigations and disciplinary hearings;
Management of strike action; Minimize Labour disputes; Facilitate and conduct labour relations training and workshops; Ensure proper implementation of the
collective bargaining council resolution; Management of all Human, Financial and other resources of the unit.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Lulama Jongidiza Tel No: (043) 880 0177, Ext 2250
APPLICATIONS : Buffalo City TVET College, HR Division, Private Bag 9016, East London, 5200 or deliver it to the Administration Centre, corner of Lukin Road and King Street,
Selborne, East London, email: hr2026@bccollege.co.za
NOTE : All applications must be submitted on the new approved Z83 Application form (dated January 2021) obtainable from the DPSA website. The new Z83
Application form must be accompanied by a detailed recently updated
comprehensive CV with three (3) contactable references (provide their contact number and email addresses), Driver’s license, ID copies and Qualifications
copies, such copies need not to be certified when applying for a post. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to submit the required certified
documents. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. A complete set of application documents should be
submitted separately for every post you wish to apply for. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from
the South African Qualification (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview.
The College reserves the right to withdraw the post at any time.
Communication will only be entered into with the shortlisted and successfully candidates. All shortlisted candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability
checks (criminal record, citizenship and qualification verification). The suitable candidates will be required to annually disclose their financial interests and
declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be
practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical
conduct) assessment. People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All applicants must consider their applications to be unsuccessful if not contacted within 60 days after the closing date.
CLOSING DATE : 18 September 2026
Permanent Position
SALARY : R487 197 per annum, (plus benefits)
CENTRE : Buffalo City TVET College
REQUIREMENTS : Matric or NCV Level 4 with a recognized M+3 years Degree or National Diploma in Labour Relations, Employment Relations or Human Resource
Management or related qualification ;5 years' in Labour Relations or Human
Resource Management environment or related field , in which 3 years must be supervisory experience in relevant field in Labour Relations or Human
Resource Management environment or related field; Knowledge of policies and governance environment of TVET Colleges including knowledge of the annual
reporting requirements; Knowledge of Labour Relations Act, Public Services legislation and policies related to Human Resource Management; Sound
knowledge of Labour Relation statutes; Sound knowledge of International
Labour Organisation (ILO); Knowledge and understanding of the TVET/CET
Administration; Knowledge of PERSAL.
DUTIES : Maintain sound Labour Relations: Render advice on labour related matters, Develop and Implement Human Resource policies and manuals; Ensure
proper implementation of disciplinary procedures, grievance procedures and code of conduct; Conduct investigations and disciplinary hearings;
Management of strike action; Minimize Labour disputes; Facilitate and conduct labour relations training and workshops; Ensure proper implementation of the
collective bargaining council resolution; Management of all Human, Financial and other resources of the unit.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Lulama Jongidiza Tel No: (043) 880 0177, Ext 2250
APPLICATIONS : Buffalo City TVET College, HR Division, Private Bag 9016, East London, 5200 or deliver it to the Administration Centre, corner of Lukin Road and King Street,
Selborne, East London, email: hr2026@bccollege.co.za
NOTE : All applications must be submitted on the new approved Z83 Application form (dated January 2021) obtainable from the DPSA website. The new Z83
Application form must be accompanied by a detailed recently updated
comprehensive CV with three (3) contactable references (provide their contact number and email addresses), Driver’s license, ID copies and Qualifications
copies, such copies need not to be certified when applying for a post. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to submit the required certified
documents. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. A complete set of application documents should be
submitted separately for every post you wish to apply for. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from
the South African Qualification (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview.
The College reserves the right to withdraw the post at any time.
Communication will only be entered into with the shortlisted and successfully candidates. All shortlisted candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability
checks (criminal record, citizenship and qualification verification). The suitable candidates will be required to annually disclose their financial interests and
declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be
practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical
conduct) assessment. People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All applicants must consider their applications to be unsuccessful if not contacted within 60 days after the closing date.
CLOSING DATE : 18 September 2026