
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.
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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