ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LABOUR RELATIONS is a South African government vacancy at Department of Home Affairs (DHA). This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office: Tshwane, Directorate: Employee Relations | closing date: 21 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (A basic salary) (Level 9)
Centre
Head Office: Tshwane, Directorate: Employee Relations
Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification in Employment Relations, Industrial Relations, Industrial or Organisational Psychology, Labour Relations, Labour Law, Law, Public Management, Public Administration or Human Resource Management at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA.
- 3 years’ experience as a Labour Relations Officer / Practitioner is required.
- Experience in a labour relations environment is required.
- Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act.
- Knowledge of the Labour Relations Framework for the Public Services.
- Knowledge of Public Service Resolutions and all Collective Agreements reached in the Bargaining Council.
- Knowledge of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
- Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations.
- Knowledge of Statutory Dispute Resolution structures.
- Knowledge of Investigation techniques and methodology.
- Knowledge of the South African Constitution.
- Knowledge of Departmental Regulatory Framework, as well as Government Structures.
- Knowledge of Human Resources legislation and prescripts.
- A valid drivers’ license.
- Willingness to travel and work extended hours Required skills and competencies: Negotiation skills.
- Program and project management.
- Decision Making.
- Presentation Skills.
- Business report writing.
- Problem Solving and Analysis.
- Facilitation skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Influencing and Networking.
- Planning and Organizing.
- Accountability.
- Communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Research skills.
- Ability to work under severe pressure.
- Conflict and dispute resolution.
- Service delivery innovation Stakeholder Relations.
- Patriotism, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.
Duties
- The successful candidates will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Facilitate misconduct and disciplinary processes in the Department.
- Facilitate and implement the development of effective strategies, solutions, and tools for monitoring complex employee relations issues, policies, and case management systems.
- Implement all arbitration awards as well as labour courts judgements.
- Facilitate and advise on the resolution of high-risk and sensitive employee relations matters, including workplace investigations and conflict resolution.
- Facilitate and monitor employee relations matters, including interpretation of policies, labour law, and best practice.
- Facilitate, monitor discipline management performance and ensure compliance with disciplinary codes.
- Provide expert advice on labour relations legislative framework (related to misconduct).
- Represent the Department at disciplinary hearings, arbitrations and labour relations Forum.
- (I.e.
- GPSSBC, PSCBC, CCMA and Internal Forums ect.) when required.
- Facilitate the implementation of fair labour practices in accordance with the Labour Relations Act and other relevant legislative frameworks.
- Facilitate and monitor preparation of appeal documents for referral to the Executive Authority and implement the appeals outcomes.
- Facilitate and conduct misconduct, disciplinary, information sessions and workshops.
- Facilitate and implement labour disputes in collaboration with legal services on litigation related cases as and when required.
- Work closely with the Deputy Director on internal procedures and external interventions with third parties on dispute resolution matters.
- Build and maintain partnerships and constantly liaise with internal and external stakeholders on labour-related matters with recognised Trade Unions.
- Provide training and advocacy on labour relations related matters in the Department.
- Draft reports (weekly/ monthly and annual) and submission regarding misconduct/ disciplinary, grievances and disputes matters to relevant structures.
- Facilitate the resolution of grievances in the Department.
- Facilitate collective bargaining programmes within the Department.
- Build and maintain effectiveness relationship with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
- Ensure the implementation of effective risk and compliance management practices.
- Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit.
- Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Enquiries
Head Office: Ms N Mnisi, Tel No: 012 406 4238
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or hrrecruitment@dha.gov.za
Department Notes
The DHA is a merit-based, equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In line with its commitment to promoting representivity, in the filling of entrylevel positions preference may be given to locally based candidates on grounds of affordability as well as to (unemployed) youth and the DHA’s interns and learners who have successfully completed their respective skills development programmes. In the filling of all posts, preference may be afforded to persons with disabilities, and in respect of SMS-level posts, to women. Persons falling in these categories and who meet the post requirements are preferred. The DHA complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Applicants’ personal information will be used for recruitment purposes, retained where required for audit, and safeguarded against unauthorised disclosure, except where legally required. Submission of an application constitutes consent to such processing. Applications must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za sent to the correct address specified at the bottom of the posts, on or before the closing date, accompanied by a fully completed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021), obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za, citing the correct post number and job title, and a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date dd/mm/yy), job title, duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent as possible), regardless of online or manual submission. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two preentry 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. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to submit a copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirement), relevant educational qualifications / RPL certificates / Academic Transcripts of completed qualifications, and Acting letters as directed. Furthermore, applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), are required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); will be subjected to an interview, various relevant tests and assessments, and employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, and employment references including verification of exit reasons, and conducting business with State). Once appointed, serving of a prescribed probation period, and obtaining of a security clearance appropriate to the post, will be required. Correspondence between the Department and candidates will be limited to shortlisted candidates, Only.
Original Text
(This is a re-advertisement, Candidates who have previously applied, and are still interested, are kindly requested to re-apply).
SALARY : R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (A basic salary) (Level 9)
CENTRE : Head Office: Tshwane, Directorate: Employee Relations
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Employment Relations, Industrial Relations, Industrial or Organisational Psychology, Labour Relations, Labour Law, Law,
Public Management, Public Administration or Human Resource Management at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA. 3 years’ experience as a Labour
Relations Officer / Practitioner is required. Experience in a labour relations environment is required. Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act. Knowledge
of the Labour Relations Framework for the Public Services. Knowledge of
Public Service Resolutions and all Collective Agreements reached in the
Bargaining Council. Knowledge of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations. Knowledge of Statutory Dispute
Resolution structures. Knowledge of Investigation techniques and
methodology. Knowledge of the South African Constitution. Knowledge of
Departmental Regulatory Framework, as well as Government Structures.
Knowledge of Human Resources legislation and prescripts. A valid drivers’ license. Willingness to travel and work extended hours Required skills and
competencies: Negotiation skills. Program and project management. Decision
Making. Presentation Skills. Business report writing. Problem Solving and
Analysis. Facilitation skills. Ability to meet deadlines. Influencing and
Networking. Planning and Organizing. Accountability. Communication skills.
Interpersonal skills. Research skills. Ability to work under severe pressure.
Conflict and dispute resolution. Service delivery innovation Stakeholder
Relations. Patriotism, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.
DUTIES : The successful candidates will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Facilitate misconduct and disciplinary processes in the
Department. Facilitate and implement the development of effective strategies, solutions, and tools for monitoring complex employee relations issues, policies,
and case management systems. Implement all arbitration awards as well as labour courts judgements. Facilitate and advise on the resolution of high-risk
and sensitive employee relations matters, including workplace investigations and conflict resolution. Facilitate and monitor employee relations matters,
including interpretation of policies, labour law, and best practice. Facilitate, monitor discipline management performance and ensure compliance with
disciplinary codes. Provide expert advice on labour relations legislative framework (related to misconduct). Represent the Department at disciplinary
hearings, arbitrations and labour relations Forum. (I.e. GPSSBC, PSCBC,
CCMA and Internal Forums ect.) when required. Facilitate the implementation of fair labour practices in accordance with the Labour Relations Act and other
relevant legislative frameworks. Facilitate and monitor preparation of appeal documents for referral to the Executive Authority and implement the appeals
outcomes. Facilitate and conduct misconduct, disciplinary, information sessions and workshops. Facilitate and implement labour disputes in
collaboration with legal services on litigation related cases as and when required. Work closely with the Deputy Director on internal procedures and
external interventions with third parties on dispute resolution matters. Build and maintain partnerships and constantly liaise with internal and external
stakeholders on labour-related matters with recognised Trade Unions. Provide training and advocacy on labour relations related matters in the Department.
Draft reports (weekly/ monthly and annual) and submission regarding misconduct/ disciplinary, grievances and disputes matters to relevant
structures. Facilitate the resolution of grievances in the Department. Facilitate collective bargaining programmes within the Department. Build and maintain
effectiveness relationship with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery. Ensure the implementation of effective risk and compliance
management practices. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on best
practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.
ENQUIRIES : Head Office: Ms N Mnisi, Tel No: 012 406 4238
APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or
hrrecruitment@dha.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.