POST 18/86 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS (LABOUR RELATIONS MANAGEMENT) REF NO: 2026/
SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06)/ National Diploma in Human Resource Management/ Labour Relations or Labour Law. A valid driver’s License. An extensive relevant working experience in Labour Relations Management environment of which relevant years should be at the Junior Management level (ASD equivalent Level). Knowledge of PERSAL will be an
added advantage. Knowledge: Knowledge of the Constitution of the RSA, Public Service Act and Regulations, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Collective Agreements, and the Public Finance Management, Labour Relations policies and processes, directives and collective agreements. Knowledge of disciplinary, grievances, and dispute processes in the Public Service. Skills: Basic numeracy; interpersonal and diplomacy skills; general administration and organisational skills; interpretation of policies and Legislations; ability to undertake basic research/gather information; computer literacy; financial administration; change/diversity management; objectivity; analytical thinking; problem solving skills; motivational skills; influencing skills; conflict management; presentation
skills; negotiation skills; communication, investigation and report writing abilities. Personal Attributes: Innovative; Creative; Resourceful; Objectivity; Ability to work independently and under stressful situations; Ability to communicate at all levels; People orientated; Trustworthy; Assertive; Hardworking; Self-motivated and must be prepared to travel; willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with office requirements.

DUTIES : The effective management of grievances, disputes and disciplinary processes. Investigate grievances and misconduct cases, manage conflict in the workplace, Represent the Department in grievances, disciplinary and dispute matters/hearings which include litigation processes. Manage Labour Relations Database. Manage resources within the Labour Relations Directorate, Conduct and manage trainings, workshop to educate employees on labour related matters. Implement, interpret and maintain policies. Advise employees and managers on labour related matters.

ENQUIRIES : MR GP Makhubela Tel No: 012 406 1189
APPLICATIONS : For Head Office: Email to: Recruitment26-46@dpw.gov.za, Head Office (Pretoria) Applications: The Director-General, Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001 or CGO Building, Corner Bosman and Madiba Street, Pretoria. For Attention Ms NP Mudau
CLOSING DATE : 12 June 2026 time at 16H00
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only.