SENIOR LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICER

Department of Social Development

Directorate: Labour Relations

Reference number: Q1/K/2026
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: HSRC Building, Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

A qualification at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA, in Labour Relations PLUS 1-2 years’ experience in the labour relations field. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of the Labour Relation Act. Knowledge and understanding of the DPSA Directives. Knowledge and understanding of Labour Relations policies and Procedures. Knowledge and understanding of PSCBC and PHSDSBC as well as processes and collective agreement. Knowledge and understanding of RSA Constitution. Knowledge and understanding of PHSDSBC Constitution and rules. Knowledge and understanding of POPIA, PAJA and PAIA. Competencies needed: Negotiation skills. Conflict management skills. Computer literacy. People management skills. People management skills. Planning and organising skills. Communication (written and verbal) skills. Problem-solving skills. Client orientation and customer focus skills. Reporting writing skills. Policy analysis and implementation skills. Facilitation and presentation skills. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently. Friendly and trustworthy. Diplomacy. Self-starter. Confidentiality. Adaptability. Accuracy. Reliable.

Duties

Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of Labour Relations policies and procedures. Render administrative support to the collective bargaining. Represent the department in the national chamber. Monitor implementation of collective agreements. Conduct and support capacity-building initiatives on Labour Relations and collective agreements. Facilitate contact and consultative sessions with various stakeholders.

Where to send your application

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the Director-General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001. Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street In the event of hand delivery of applications, applicants must sign an application register book as proof of submission. Applicants may also email their applications to the following email addresses: Director: Child Rights, Governance, Advocacy and Compliance – e- recruit.CRCAC@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Care Dependency Grants – e-recruit.DDCDG@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Risk Management – e-recruit.DDRM@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: IT Audits – e-recruit.DDITA@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Bookkeeping and Payment – e-recruit.DDBP@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Legal Case Assessment and Adjudication – e- recruit.DDLCAA@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Information and Knowledge Research – e- recruit.DDIKR@dsd.gov.za; Branch Coordinator – e- recruit.BCCD@dsd.gov.za Assistant Director: Monitoring and Evaluation Systems Development – e- recruit.ADMESD@dsd.gov.za Assistant Director: Social Relief – e-recruit.ADSR@dsd.gov.za Senior Labour Relations Officer – e-recruit.SLRO@dsd.gov.za Communications Officer – e-recruit.ComOff@dsd.gov.za ` Food Service Aide – e-recruit.FSAide@dsd.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Mr S Boshielo

Enquiries

Ms P Mokoka Tel No: (012) 312-7514

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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