Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/40 · Ref GTC2026/05 Duration: Permanent
SENIOR LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICER
Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- CentreCentral Office
- LevelLevel 08
Closing date: 13 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 7–8
- Circular Post
- 29/40
- Reference number
- GTC2026/05 Duration: Permanent
- Department
- Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- Centre
- Central Office
- Salary
- R413 001 per annum (Level 08), (Plus benefits)
- Closing date
- 31 August 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 Central Office.
Applications close on 31 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 08), (Plus benefits)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate/level 4 or equivalent, Degree or Diploma (NQF Level 6), in Labour Relations, Employment Relations/Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification.
- At least 3 years in Labour Relations or Human Resource Management environment or related field.
- Must be computer literate and a valid driver’s license.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and report writing skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and in a team with good report writing skills.
- Added advantages: PERSAL Certificate, Knowledge of Labour Relations Act, Public Services legislations, Knowledge of implementing PSCBC and GPSSBC resolutions Knowledge and understanding of bargaining process, grievance and dispute resolutions process Sound knowledge of Labour Relation Statutes Sound knowledge of International Labour Organization (ILO) Knowledge and understanding of the TVET/ CET Administration Knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education sector.
Duties
- The incumbent will be responsible for: Ensuring overall supervision and proper implementation of labour relations guidelines and processes.
- Ensure overall supervision and proper implementation on resolution of disciplinary cases, grievances and dispute processes Ensure overall supervision and proper implementation of misconduct case processes.
- Ensure overall supervision and proper implementation of collective bargaining and dispute resolutions.
- Ensure overall supervision and represent the employer and monitor the implementation of litigation outcomes.
- Ensure overall supervision and sound employment relationships.
- Ensure overall supervision and monitor PERSAL and database on grievance, disputes, misconduct and collective bargaining.
Enquiries
Mr BP Sibiya Tel No: (057) 910 6000
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
must be forwarded to: recruit@goldfieldstvet.edu.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
Please Note: A completed NEW Z83 form should be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV (inclusive of three contactable referees and contact details).
- Shortlisted candidates will be requested to bring certified copies of their qualifications and identity document on the day of the interviews Please quote the relevant reference number of the post you are applying for.
- Candidates who apply for more than one post should complete a separate application form for each post.
- Applications received after the closing date as well as faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered.
- shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification, and employment verification).
- 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 The College reserves the right not to make appointments, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not receive any response within three months after closing date of this advertisement, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful. Note: All costs incurred due to your application and interviews will be at your own expense. Preference will be given to persons from designated groups, especially with regard to race, gender and disability.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 29/40 : SENIOR LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICER REF NO: GTC2026/05 Duration: Permanent
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08), (Plus benefits)
CENTRE : Central Office
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate/level 4 or equivalent, Degree or Diploma (NQF Level 6), in Labour Relations, Employment Relations/Human Resource
Management or equivalent qualification. At least 3 years in Labour Relations or Human Resource Management environment or related field. Must be
computer literate and a valid driver’s license. Good verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and report writing skills. Ability to
work under pressure, meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality. Ability to work independently and in a team with good report writing skills. Added
advantages: PERSAL Certificate, Knowledge of Labour Relations Act, Public
Services legislations, Knowledge of implementing PSCBC and GPSSBC resolutions Knowledge and understanding of bargaining process, grievance
and dispute resolutions process Sound knowledge of Labour Relation Statutes
Sound knowledge of International Labour Organization (ILO) Knowledge and
understanding of the TVET/ CET Administration Knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education sector.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for: Ensuring overall supervision and proper implementation of labour relations guidelines and processes. Ensure overall
supervision and proper implementation on resolution of disciplinary cases, grievances and dispute processes Ensure overall supervision and proper
implementation of misconduct case processes. Ensure overall supervision and proper implementation of collective bargaining and dispute resolutions. Ensure
overall supervision and represent the employer and monitor the implementation of litigation outcomes. Ensure overall supervision and sound
employment relationships. Ensure overall supervision and monitor PERSAL and database on grievance, disputes, misconduct and collective bargaining.
ENQUIRIES : Mr BP Sibiya Tel No: (057) 910 6000
APPLICATIONS : must be forwarded to: recruit@goldfieldstvet.edu.za
NOTE : Please Note: A completed NEW Z83 form should be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV (inclusive of three contactable referees and
contact details). Shortlisted candidates will be requested to bring certified copies of their qualifications and identity document on the day of the interviews
Please quote the relevant reference number of the post you are applying for.
Candidates who apply for more than one post should complete a separate application form for each post. Applications received after the closing date as
well as faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered. shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process (criminal record, citizenship,
credit record checks, qualification, and employment verification). 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 The College reserves the right not to make appointments, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted
candidates only. If you do not receive any response within three months after
closing date of this advertisement, kindly accept that your application was
unsuccessful. Note: All costs incurred due to your application and interviews will be at your own expense. Preference will be given to persons from
designated groups, especially with regard to race, gender and disability.
CLOSING DATE : 31 August 2026 at 16:00
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08), (Plus benefits)
CENTRE : Central Office
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate/level 4 or equivalent, Degree or Diploma (NQF Level 6), in Labour Relations, Employment Relations/Human Resource
Management or equivalent qualification. At least 3 years in Labour Relations or Human Resource Management environment or related field. Must be
computer literate and a valid driver’s license. Good verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and report writing skills. Ability to
work under pressure, meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality. Ability to work independently and in a team with good report writing skills. Added
advantages: PERSAL Certificate, Knowledge of Labour Relations Act, Public
Services legislations, Knowledge of implementing PSCBC and GPSSBC resolutions Knowledge and understanding of bargaining process, grievance
and dispute resolutions process Sound knowledge of Labour Relation Statutes
Sound knowledge of International Labour Organization (ILO) Knowledge and
understanding of the TVET/ CET Administration Knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education sector.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for: Ensuring overall supervision and proper implementation of labour relations guidelines and processes. Ensure overall
supervision and proper implementation on resolution of disciplinary cases, grievances and dispute processes Ensure overall supervision and proper
implementation of misconduct case processes. Ensure overall supervision and proper implementation of collective bargaining and dispute resolutions. Ensure
overall supervision and represent the employer and monitor the implementation of litigation outcomes. Ensure overall supervision and sound
employment relationships. Ensure overall supervision and monitor PERSAL and database on grievance, disputes, misconduct and collective bargaining.
ENQUIRIES : Mr BP Sibiya Tel No: (057) 910 6000
APPLICATIONS : must be forwarded to: recruit@goldfieldstvet.edu.za
NOTE : Please Note: A completed NEW Z83 form should be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV (inclusive of three contactable referees and
contact details). Shortlisted candidates will be requested to bring certified copies of their qualifications and identity document on the day of the interviews
Please quote the relevant reference number of the post you are applying for.
Candidates who apply for more than one post should complete a separate application form for each post. Applications received after the closing date as
well as faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered. shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process (criminal record, citizenship,
credit record checks, qualification, and employment verification). 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 The College reserves the right not to make appointments, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted
candidates only. If you do not receive any response within three months after
closing date of this advertisement, kindly accept that your application was
unsuccessful. Note: All costs incurred due to your application and interviews will be at your own expense. Preference will be given to persons from
designated groups, especially with regard to race, gender and disability.
CLOSING DATE : 31 August 2026 at 16:00