This vacancy has closed. It closed on 31 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LABOUR RELATIONS

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Directorate: Human Resource and Records Management Services

Reference number: 3/1/1/1/2026/165
Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Labour Relations / Human Resources Management / Labour Law / LLB or related equivalent qualification. Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in the field of Labour Law / Labour Relations. A valid driver’s licence. Experience and knowledge of the following legislation: Public Service Prescripts, Labour Law / Relations Prescripts (BCEA; LRA; EE; OHS; Skills Development), PAJA and PAIA. Investigation skills. Report writing skills. Computer literacy. Written and verbal communication skills. Negotiation skills. Mediation and Conflict resolution skills. Problem solving. Interpersonal skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Analytical skills.

Duties

Facilitate the prompt finalisation of misconduct cases. Monitor implementation and adherence of prescripts governing misconducts. Monitor coordination of the appointment of chairpersons and initiators. Make representations at disciplinary enquiries. Monitor the implementation of the outcome of formal and informal disciplinary processes. Coordinate and facilitate appointment of external service providers in complex cases. Provide efficient and effective advice on disciplinary matters. Seek, analyse and implement. Assistant legal opinions on labour relations cases. Facilitate the prompt finalisation of grievance cases. Monitor implementation and adherence of prescripts governing grievances. Provide effective advice towards the resolution of grievances. Refer grievances to the Executing Authority, and PSC when necessary. Monitor Implementation of the outcome of grievances. Provide efficient and effective advice on grievance. Facilitate the prompt finalisation of external disputes. Obtain mandate and / or negotiate settlement agreement to resolve disputes, where applicable. Implement the outcomes of awards and rulings. Facilitate and monitor labour court processes emanating from labour relations cases. Implement capacity building programmes. Facilitate training to business units. Conduct training on labour relations policies and other identified areas. Provide inputs for the compilation labour relations information leaflets. Manage relationships with organised labour and assist in collective bargaining processes. Assist with the preparation for and attend DBC meetings. Administer policy consultation meetings. Attend to industrial unrest. Promote and enforce a cordial relationship with shop stewards. Assist with the compilation of labour relation policies, guidelines and procedures.

Where to send your application

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 600 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or apply using Deeds Online Job Application Portal; https://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za/ (Please separate Application Form for each post) before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

Enquiries

Mr. H Tshinavhe Tel No: (012) 338 7324

Note

EE Targets: African, Coloured, and Indian Males and Coloured, Indian, and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 25 October 2026.