This vacancy has closed. It closed on 3 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LABOUR RELATIONS

Department of Cooperative Governance

Chief Directorate: Human Resource Management and Development Directorate: Human Resource Administration

Reference number: 22/1/3/6/3/35/2026 (HRA)
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Middle Management Services)
Centre: Pietermaritzburg
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 3 July 2026
Circular: No 21 of 2026

Requirements

The ideal candidate must be in possession of a NQF Level 6 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Human Resource Management/ Labour Relations/Labour Law or a LLB coupled with 3 years junior management experience in a labour relations environment and a valid drivers licence. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have:- Sound knowledge and understanding of the Labour Relations Act; Public Service Act and Regulations; Collective Agreements; Bargaining Structures and Departmental policies; Negotiations skills; Dispute resolution skills; Facilitation skills; Good communication skills (verbal & written) with other Government organisations, Private sector and Organised Labour; Good computer literacy in MS Office.

Duties

The successful candidate will be required to manage labour relation matters within the Department with the following responsibilities: Management of grievances and dispute resolution mechanisms; Manage discipline processes; Facilitate collective bargaining; Develop policies and strategies aimed at improving service delivery; Manage the resources of the Sub - Directorate.

Where to send your application

To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource at 076 521 4118.

Enquiries

Ms N Dlamini Tel No: (033) 260 8058

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 19 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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