DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Higher Education And Training

Assistant Director: Labour Relations

Salary or stipendR487 197 per annum (Level 09), plus benefits

The Department of Higher Education And Training is looking for a Assistant Director: Labour Relations. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng Department Of Health.

Corporate OfficeApplications close 20 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 40 of 2026Post 40/48, page 51

Reference number
CORP/ASD/LR/08 Permanent (PERSAL Appointment)
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng Department Of Health
Closing date
20 November 2026
Job level
Must be 52 computer literate. Must have a valid dr
Centre
Corporate Office

What you will need

  • Matric / Grade12 Certificate plus a recognised 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Labour Relations, Employment Relations / Human Resource Management or a relevant qualification.

Experience

Must a minimum of have 3-5 years relevant work experience in the Labour Relations or Human Resource Management of which 2-3 years should be on supervisory

Key responsibilities

  • Maintain sound Labour Relations: Render advice on labour related matters.
  • Develop and implement Human Resource policies and manuals.
  • Ensure proper implementation of disciplinary procedures, grievance procedures and code of conduct.
  • Conduct investigations and disciplinary hearings.
  • Management of strike action.
  • Minimize Labour disputes.
  • Facilitate and conduct labour relations training and workshops.
  • Ensure proper implementation of the collective bargaining council resolutions.

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

Please hand deliver your application or email it to [email protected] in a pdf format and as one attachment, quoting the relevant reference number to the Principal, Western TVET College, Corporate Office, 42 Johnstone Street, Randfontein, 1760.

  • Application method: Hand delivery
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Enquiries: Ms M Hlatshwayo / Mr P Motai
  • Telephone: (011) 692 4004

Please note

  • All applications must be accompanied by a signed and fully completed NEW Z83 form obtainable from any public service Department or DPSA website, a comprehensive CV including at least three contactable references.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of original documents with academic records/transcripts and other relevant supporting documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR Office.
  • Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation report.
  • 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.
  • Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
  • If you have not been contacted within six months after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
  • Successful candidates will be subjected to a vetting and financial disclosure process (criminal record, citizenship, qualification verification and employment verification).
  • People living with disability are encouraged to apply.
  • If you have not been contacted within six months after closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
  • Western TVET College is an equal opportunities employer and reserves the right not to fill the posts.
  • People with disability are encouraged to apply.
  • Please ensure that the Z83 form is completed in full.
  • Incomplete Z83 will be disqualified.

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