DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Correctional Services

Assistant Director: Employee Discipline

Salary or stipendR487 197 per annum

The Department of Correctional Services is looking for a Assistant Director: Employee Discipline. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

National Head OfficeApplications close 6 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/55, page 36

Reference number
HO 2026/11/51
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
6 November 2026
Centre
National Head Office
Directorate
Employee Relations

What you will need

  • Computer literate.
  • Valid driver’s licence.
  • Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of HR Corporate Policies, grievance procedure, employee relations policies, disciplinary code and procedure.
  • Labour Relations Act with emphasis on Dispute Resolution Mechanisms.
  • Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
  • Rules of the dispute resolution agencies – CCMA and GPSSBC.
  • Rules pertaining to conciliation and arbitration practices.
  • RSA Constitution with regards to labour rights.
  • Investigating techniques, communication, information collection, analyses, interpretation, dissemination, mediation, conflict management and resolution, problem-solving, listening, analytical thinking and advisory skills.
  • Applying investigation techniques.
  • Facilitation / mediation of conflict.
  • Labour Relations Act with emphasis on the code of good practice on dismissals.
  • Public Service Act and regulations.
  • Knowledge of Public Service disciplinary code and procedure.

Experience

National Diploma/Degree in Labour Law, Labour Relations or Human Resource Management with Labour Law / Labour Relations as a major. 3-5 years’ experience in Labour relations environment.

Driver's licence

Valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

  • Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of HR Corporate Policies, grievance procedure, employee relations policies, disciplinary code and procedure.
  • Investigating techniques, communication, information collection, analyses, interpretation, dissemination, mediation, conflict management and resolution, problem-solving, listening, analytical thinking and advisory skills.

Key responsibilities

  • Coordinate and monitor employee discipline management.
  • Provide expert advice and guidance to management on disciplinary matters, policies and procedures.
  • Provide labour relations dispute resolution support.
  • Provide advice and support to management on grievance handling, dispute resolution, conciliation and arbitration processes.
  • Monitor and evaluate compliance with employee discipline policies, procedures and legislative

Additional details

  • Grade: National

How to apply

  • Enquiries: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo
  • Telephone: (012) 307 2174, (012) 305 8589

Please note

  • Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Applications for this vacancy have closed.

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