This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, ORGANISATIONAL DESIGN AND EMPLOYEE WELLNESS
Department of Communications and Digital Technologies
- Reference number
- DIRERODEW
- Salary
- R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (the all-inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Pension Fund, a medical fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules)
- Centre
- Pretoria, Hatfield
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 10 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
An appropriate NQF level 7/ Degree in Operations Management/ Organisational Development/ Labour Relations/ Industrial Psychology/ Human Resource Management or a relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority. An Honours Degree will be an added advantage. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Employee Relations, Organisational Design and Employee Wellness at middle/senior management level with at least 3 years in Employee/Labour Relations environment. Skills / Competencies And Knowledge: Strategic Capabilities and Leadership, Government Administrative Processes, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Problem solving and analysis, Customer focus, Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management. Organisational Design, Organisational Effectiveness, HR Governance and Compliance, Business Consulting, HCM Policies and Procedures, Wellness Management, Labour Relations, Organisational Culture Transformation and Change Management.
Duties
The purpose of the post is to manage, drive, and facilitate the implementation of employee relations, organisational design and employee health and wellness services and programmes. The successful candidate will manage and drive the development, maintenance and the implementation of employee relations, organisational design and employee health and wellness policies, plans, systems, guidelines, procedures and processes and governance thereof. Manage, coordinate and conduct organisational functionality assessments and drive the review and alignment of the service delivery model and strategy. Manage, review, design and maintain organisational structure and positions to ensure validity, cost effectiveness and consistency and responsiveness to business needs. Manage, facilitate and drive the provision of sound employee relations services, and serve as the chief negotiator on behalf of the Department. Provide sound advice on all ER-related matters/processes, including rights and obligations, and facilitate capacity building programs to empower employees on ER matters and supervisors on discipline management. Manage and ensure the availability of updated and reliable department job architecture, including job families and profiles/descriptions, identifying critical competencies/skills and approved job grades confirmed through job evaluation. Design and drive the implementation of a change management and culture transformation framework, plans, and initiatives aligned with the organisation’s values, including the voice of employees and the employee value proposition. Manage and promote the design and implementation of productivity and wellness management services programmes, including counselling, life management, referral, advocacy, awareness and education interventions. Advise management, recommend, and drive opportunities to enhance performance and create fit-for-purpose OD and EHW functions. Advise, manage and drive organisational design, employee relations, and health wellness initiatives to support the business priorities that drive innovation and enhance organisational performance. Contributing to key result areas such as strategic functional leadership, managing human resources, managing financial resources, driving change and operational excellence and managing compliance.
Where to send your application
Link: CLICK HERE
Enquiries
Ms N Sekele +2712 427 8599, Ms N Khosa +2712 427 8260, Mr M Cilo +2712 427 8514
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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