DEPUTY DIRECTOR: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING is a South African government vacancy at Mpumalanga Department of Education. This job is part of Circular 24 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office, Mbombela | closing date: 30 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.
Should be uploaded via the following link https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za ENQUIRIES : should be directed to Tel No: (013) 766 5524/5175/5267/5458/5350: Ms. NP Magagula / Ms. SL Mkhatshwa / Ms. SR Ndzinisa / Mr. X Sifunda, YT Mthethwa – HR Recruitment.
Salary
R932 292 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) as recognized by SAQA in Labour Relations / Labour Law or equivalent qualifications plus 3 years relevant experience.
- Competencies: Extensive knowledge of Labour laws, dispute resolution mechanisms, education legislation and policies and public service legislation and policies.
- In depth knowledge of and experience in procedures for dealing with incapacity/inefficiency and employee behaviour.
- Credible experience in conflict resolution and crisis intervention.
- Strong interpersonal-, written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of role players.
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Sound analytical and problem solving skills.
- Advanced planning, organising and project management skills.
- Sound financial management skills.
- Ability to develop logical frameworks and other planning models.
- Ability to develop and adhere to work schedules.
- Ability to maintain the required level of information confidentiality and security.
- Developed computer literacy.
- Willingness to travel and work beyond normal working hours.
- Ability to provide strategic leadership and to deliver excellent results under pressure.
- Valid driver's license.
Duties
- Manage the Collective Bargaining Unit.
- Co-ordinate, manage and monitor collective bargaining activities.
- Prepare and obtain mandates for collective bargaining.
- Prepare documents for collective bargaining.
- To represent the employer in collective bargaining structures.
- To Liaise with disputing parties with the aim of resolving disputes emanating from collective bargaining.
- To handle Industrial actions according to legislation, policy and procedure.
- Give direction to, co-ordinate, monitor and advise on all Labour relations related matters (procedural and policy).
- Interpret existing and newly developed policies and facilitate policy making on Labour relations matters where applicable.
- Manage the development and implementation of appropriate policy, systems, management- and administrative structures for the provision and maintenance of a comprehensive Labour relations service.
- Identify the needs for improved Labour relations services and formulate programmes and projects for the implementation thereof.
- Ensure compliance, implementation and maintenance of national and provincial policy frameworks in the responsible areas of activity.
- Maintain discipline of staff members.
- Promote a culture of efficiency and quality.
- Execute HR Performance Management.
- The appointee will be a member of the middle management echelon of the Department of Education, and will be expected to chair disciplinary enquiries when required to do so.
Enquiries
Mr. H Ngwenya Tel No: (013) 766 5429
Notes
Applications should be submitted on the latest Form Z.83, obtainable from any Public Service Department. Applications must in all cases be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV only. Only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. The filling of posts will be done in terms of the Department’s approved Employment Equity Plan. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short-listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Education within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. 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. OTHER POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
No: A4/084)
SALARY : R932 292 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
CENTRE : Head Office, Mbombela
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) as recognized by SAQA in Labour Relations / Labour Law or equivalent qualifications plus 3 years relevant
experience. Competencies: Extensive knowledge of Labour laws, dispute resolution mechanisms, education legislation and policies and public service
legislation and policies. In depth knowledge of and experience in procedures for dealing with incapacity/inefficiency and employee behaviour. Credible
experience in conflict resolution and crisis intervention. Strong interpersonal-, written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to communicate
effectively with a broad spectrum of role players. Excellent report writing skills.
Sound analytical and problem solving skills. Advanced planning, organising and project management skills. Sound financial management skills. Ability to
develop logical frameworks and other planning models. Ability to develop and adhere to work schedules. Ability to maintain the required level of information
confidentiality and security. Developed computer literacy. Willingness to travel and work beyond normal working hours. Ability to provide strategic leadership
and to deliver excellent results under pressure. Valid driver's license.
DUTIES : Manage the Collective Bargaining Unit. Co-ordinate, manage and monitor collective bargaining activities. Prepare and obtain mandates for collective
bargaining. Prepare documents for collective bargaining. To represent the employer in collective bargaining structures. To Liaise with disputing parties
with the aim of resolving disputes emanating from collective bargaining. To handle Industrial actions according to legislation, policy and procedure. Give
direction to, co-ordinate, monitor and advise on all Labour relations related
matters (procedural and policy). Interpret existing and newly developed policies and facilitate policy making on Labour relations matters where applicable.
Manage the development and implementation of appropriate policy, systems, management- and administrative structures for the provision and maintenance
of a comprehensive Labour relations service. Identify the needs for improved
Labour relations services and formulate programmes and projects for the implementation thereof. Ensure compliance, implementation and maintenance
of national and provincial policy frameworks in the responsible areas of activity.
Maintain discipline of staff members. Promote a culture of efficiency and quality. Execute HR Performance Management. The appointee will be a
member of the middle management echelon of the Department of Education, and will be expected to chair disciplinary enquiries when required to do so.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. H Ngwenya Tel No: (013) 766 5429
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 24 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.