POST 33/21 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: GRIEVANCE & MISCONDUCT REF NO: FMD/27/33/25/01
Financial Management Division
Chief Directorate Financial Services
Directorate Finance Support Services, Grievance and Misconduct
SALARY : R468 459 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent plus a National Diploma in Labour Relations/ Human Resource Management or related field at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in labour relations environment. A valid RSA/ Military driver’s license. A B Degree in Labour Relations/Human Resource Management or related field at NQF Level 7 and Health & Safety/ Health and Wellness experience courses will be an added advantage Special requirements (Skills needed): Proven training/experience in labour relations, mainly on disciplinary processes and grievance procedures in the Public Service. Sound knowledge of disciplinary processes and grievance procedures in the Public Service. Sound knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, EEA, OHS, etc. Communicate with stakeholders. Be flexible and work under pressure. Problem-solving, communication, negotiation, investigation and report writing skills.

DUTIES : Manage and execute the following functions for the Financial Management Division: Discipline management duties e.g. co-ordinate and execute consultations with stakeholders, investigations, facilitate training and appointment of investigators and chairpersons, disciplinary inquiries/hearings, reporting. Grievance management duties e.g. co-ordinate and execute consultations with stakeholders, processing grievances, investigations, reporting, meetings, etc. General labour relations, e.g. implement policies, resolutions, practices, etc. Provide advisory services, training/information sessions, etc. Co-ordinate and implement anti-criminality plan. Coordinate and facilitate implementation of the applicable plans – e.g. health & safety, health & wellness, anti-criminality, etc. Provide advisory and support service to finance officials. Manage auxiliary services within the section – i.e. manage implementation of record management and registry functions. Co-ordinate the management of resources. i.e. electronic equipment, budget, state vehicles, personnel, etc. Attend meetings. Travel to provinces when required.

ENQUIRIES : Mr L.P. Mofokeng Tel No: (012) 392-2539
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted through the post to: Financial Management Division, DFSS, Career Management Section, Private Bag X137, Pretoria, 0001 or email to Recruit2FMD@dod.mil.za or Recruit3FMD@dod.mil.za. In case where applicants are stationed in the Pretoria area, applications may be hand-delivered to: Poynton building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria where it must be placed in wooden post box number 5 at Reception.
NOTE : Financial Management Division is guided by the principle of the Employment Equity Act; therefore, all the appointments will be made in accordance with the Employment Equity target of the Division.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE
CLOSING DATE : 29 September 2025 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on form Z83 (effective 01 January 2021), obtainable from the website of the Department of Public Service and Administration at www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc and should be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit relevant certified copies of qualifications /relevant documentation. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The shortlisted candidates will be subjected to two (2) pre-entry assessments of which one will be a practical exercise and the other must be an Integrity
(Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection Committee shall score both technical exercise as an additional criterion in the interview process. The practical exercise shall determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and shall comprise a formal test to determine a candidate’s proficiency Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment shall be conducted to determine the candidate’s grasp of the ethical principles, ethical decision-making abilities and ethical standards relevant to public service. The logistics of which will be communicated by the department on the date of the interview. Additional to this, the shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (competency based assessments) as mandated by the Department of Public Service and
Administration Senior Management Service competency assessment tools. The competency assessment will be limited to successful candidates in the interview process only. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability checks (pre-employment screening) which may include social media profiles checks. A successful candidate will have to undergo a full security vetting while in the employ of the department and negative outcome shall nullify employment contract (Top Secret security clearance). Failure to submit the
required documents will result in your application not being considered. Successful candidates will be required to disclose their financial interests within one (1) month of appointment. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and performance agreement with the Secretary for Defence. Applicants must quote the relevant reference number provided. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified. The department reserves the right not to make appointment to the advertised post. Due to the large volumes of applications anticipated, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.