LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICER

Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism

Reference number: NCDEDAT/2026/07
Salary: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: Kimberley Office
Province: Northern Cape
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Circular: No 26 of 2026

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Requirements

Applicants must be in possession of a tertiary NQF level 6 qualification in Labour Law/ Labour Relations/HRM or related fields. 1-2 years relevant experience within a Labour Relations field. A valid driver licence will be an added advantage. Skills & Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Labour Relations Legislation, Processes of Labour Relations matters, Knowledge of the Public Service Act & regulations, Processes of the CCMA, PSCBC and GPSSBC. Good communication skills, computer literacy, facilitation skills, conflict resolution skills, analytical skills, presentation skills, negotiation skills, organising skills and interpersonal relationship skills.

Duties

Rendering of Labour Relations Advisory Services: Provide advice and guidance on labour relations issues to management and employees, ensuring alignment with legislative frameworks. Conducting relevant research to keep abreast with changes in legislation. Ensure adherence to labour laws, regulations, collective agreements, and internal HR policies, supporting the Department's compliance goals. Act as an advisor to management on proactive strategies to minimise workplace conflicts, ensuring a fair and consistent approach to employee relations. Attend, participate and present at internal and external forums/sessions. Conducting relevant research and interpreting results in order to advise accordingly. Provision of dispute resolution & case management services: Investigate employee grievances, misconduct, and disputes. Represent the department in disciplinary hearings, grievance procedures, and mediation processes. Proactively manage case files and track outcomes. Liaise with unions and other stakeholders on dispute resolution and collective bargaining matters. Compilation of charge sheets. Accompanying and/ or serving documents to stakeholders. To capture, report, track and safeguard information pertaining to Labour/Employee Relations: Establish, maintain and update/ capture information on relevant systems databases. Collection of and coordination/ consolidation of information collected for compliance reporting. Compilation of draft compliance reports and escalating for quality assurance. Record keeping of compliance reports/ dispute resolution bundles and outcomes and consequence management related documents. Compile and distribute agendas relating to Labour relations sessions to members of relevant meetings/ committees/ sessions etc. Compilation of draft minutes of Labour Relations sessions held in line with discussions and decisions. Coordinating meetings and information sharing sessions with internal and external stakeholders ensuring logistical arrangements are in place. Preparing bundles/ case files. Input into policy development/ reviewal. Provide capacity building services within the department: Coordinating meetings and information sharing sessions with internal and external stakeholders which included presenting/ sharing information in terms of Labour Relations processes and procedures. Liaising with HR to ensure training programs align with organisational needs and strategic HR goals.

Where to send your application

Applications quoting the relevant reference should be forwarded as follows: The Head of the Department, Post To: Department of Economic Development and Tourism P/Bag X6108, Kimberley, 8300 or Hand Deliver to: MetLife Towers, (Post Office Building), T Floor (Registry Office), Post Office Building, Kimberley or Email applications to: HRA@ncdedat.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Ms. M. Musa

Enquiries

Mr. L. Vezi Tel No: (053) 839 4000

Note

Application must be submitted on a newly subscribed Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, which must be signed and dated (and unsigned and not dated Z83 form will disqualify an application) and must be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV, including the details of at least three contactable referees (should be people who recently worked with the applicant). Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not being contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). No faxed and late applications will be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service (SMS Pre Entry Certificate) is required prior to finalisation of an appointment into any SMS post. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training -course/sms-pre-entry programme. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Successful applicants will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. Disclosure of financial interests is a requirement. NB: Applicants who previously applied for these posts need not re-apply.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 26 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 24 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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