DIRECTOR: LABOUR RELATIONS AND LEGAL SERVICES

Department of Community Safety and Liaison

Reference number: LDTCS (H03/2026)
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package). The inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund, a medical fund and flexible portion which may be structured in terms of applicable rules.
Centre: Head Office (Polokwane)
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 30 of 2026

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Requirements

A National Senior Certificate / an equivalent plus an appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) in Legal/Labour Relations /Public Administration/Management / Social Sciences/Office Administration or an equivalent qualification in the relevant field / area as recognized by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Proof of completion of the SMS pre-entry programme (Nyukela) upon the appointment. Five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior management level in Legal/Labour Relations field. Valid driver’s license (except for persons with disabilities). Core And Process Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; Knowledge of Change management principles; People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management; Financial Management; Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation; Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communication; Negotiation skills and understanding supply chain management principles, Strategic capability and leadership, People management and empowerment, Project management, Financial management, Change management, Knowledge management, Service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, client orientation and customer focus, communication.

Duties

Manage and coordinate development of departmental policies. Ensure consistent application of disciplinary code and procedure for the public service. Represent the employer in resolving disputes. Manage grievances and constitute internal Conciliation Boards. Manage and monitor industrial Actions. Coordinate vetting documents and coordinating litigations and giving legal advice.

Where to send your application

applicants are encouraged to register and submit their applications through the e-recruitment link at https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za, However, hand delivered applications are accepted and must be submitted on the New Z83 application form obtainable from all Government Departments or can be downloaded from www.gov.za / www.dpsa.gov.za No Email or Fax Applications will be accepted. Applications should be submitted to the centre (Head Office or districts) where the post is located as follows: Head Office: The Acting Director: HRM, Department of Transport and Community Safety, Private Bag X9491, Polokwane, 0700 or handed in at Phamoko Building, second (2nd) Floor, Office No. 45 at 40 Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. Capricorn District, 39 Church Street, Snabasa Building, Polokwane, O699, Tel. No. 073 170 6748. Sekhukhune District, Lebowakgomo Govt. Complex. The Director, Private Bag X61, Lebowakgomo,0737, Tel No: (015) 633 5150. Waterberg District, NTK Building, Modimolle, Corner Limpopo Street & Thabo Mbeki. The Director, Private Bag X1038, Modimolle, 0510, Tel No: (014) 718 2335/2317/2330. Mopani District, Giyani Govt Complex, The Director, Private Bag X9679, Giyani, 0826, Tel No: (015) 811 7000/7022. Vhembe District, Thohoyandou Govt Complex, The Director, Private Bag X2145, Sibasa, 0790, Tel No: (015) 960 3000

Enquiries

Ms. Phasha I.M: Tel No: (015) 295 1036, Ms. Mswazi MM: Tel No: (015) 295 1042, Ms. Thethwayo DRL Tel No: (015) 294 8260

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 21 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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