ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Department of Agriculture

Directorate: Diversity Management and Transformation Strategies

Reference number: 3/3/1/84/2026
Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09), (plus 37% in lieu of benefits)
Centre: Gauteng: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 33 of 2026

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Requirements

Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma or Degree in Labour Relations/Labour Law/Human Resources Management/ Public Administration (NQF 6). Minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience in the field of Labour Law / Labour Relations. Job related knowledge: Experience and knowledge of the following legislations: Labour and Employment Legislation and Public Service Regulations. Job related skills: Investigation skills, Report writing skills, Computer Literacy, Communication skills, (written and verbal) Negotiation skills, Conflict resolution skills, Problem solving skills, Interpersonal skills, Presentation and facilitation skills, Analytical skills. Must have a valid driver`s license, work irregular hours and willing to travel.

Duties

Facilitate the prompt finalisation of grievance: Monitor implementation and adherence of prescripts governing grievances. Facilitate grievance cases and ensure that they are dealt within 30 working days/agreed upon timeframes. Ensure effective advice towards the resolution of grievances. Ensure prompt referral of grievances to the Executive Authority (EA) and Public Service Commission (PSC) when necessary. Ensure and monitor the implementation of grievances. Effective application of labour relations policies, procedures, regulations and legislation: Provide advice to clients and ensure effective and efficient application of labour relations policies. Facilitate the effective finalisation of disputes: Identify cases that need to be dealt with by legal services or external service providers / counsel. Proper preparation and presentation of cases. Obtain mandate and/or negotiate settlement agreements to resolve disputes where applicable. Represent the Department at conciliation and arbitration. Manage an effective labour relations reporting system for allocated cases: Timeous submission of monthly statistics. Assist in compilation of quarterly, annual and ad hoc reports. Monitor and capture all grievance cases in PERSAL. Facilitate capacity building programs: Provide and facilitate training to business unit on request. Advise employees daily. Assist in the implementation of misconduct guidelines and processes: Opening misconduct files and filing of misconduct documents. Facilitate finalisation of disciplinary cases and ensure that they are finalised within 90 calendar days. Ensure the implementation of the outcome of formal and informal disciplinary process. Supervise, monitor and ensure the implementation of the outcome of formal and informal disciplinary processes. Provide efficient and effective advice on disciplinary matters. Draft, Initiate and finalise all formal disciplinary processes. Monitor PERSAL on the outcome of the disciplinary process. Draft reports on misconduct matters.

Where to send your application

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ASDERrecruit84@nda.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr Leonard Makgato Tel No: (012) 319 7229

Note

EE Target: Africans, Indians, Coloureds, Whites and Persons with Disabilities.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 11 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 11 September 2026.

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