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Director: Employment Relations
REF NO: HR4/26/07/01HO
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive)
CENTRE : Head Office: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by the South African Qualifications
Authority (SAQA) in Human Resources Management / Employment Relations/ Labour Relations/ Labour Law/ Public Administration/ LLB. A valid driver's licence. Five (5) years' experience at a middle /senior Managerial level in Employment Relations/Labour Relations. Knowledge: Labour Relation Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Public Service Act, Employment Equity Act, Human Resources Management Policies, Collective bargaining agreements, CCMA Regulations, procedures and guidelines, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Commission rules, Public Service Co-ordination Bargaining Council's Resolution, Public Finance Management Act. Skills: Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Facilitation, Service Delivery Innovation (SDI), Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication, Knowledge Management, Planning and Organizing, Computer literacy, Interpersonal, Problem Solving and Analysis, Interviewing listening and observation, Presentation.
DUTIES : Provide strategic direction in promoting Employment Relations according to
Public Service Act. Manage and control systems for finalization of all grievances and complaints received. Manage finalization of all misconduct cases within the Department. Manage and Monitor representation of the Department in all disputes referred to PSCBC, CCMA and GPSSBC. Oversee that the Department is properly represented in all cases and Labour Appeal Court. Oversee a conducive environment for bargaining with organized labour is created through the Departmental Bargaining Chamber (DBC).
ENQUIRIES : Ms MM Matyila Tel No: (012) 309 4026
APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Human Resources Management: Private Bag X117, Pretoria,
0001 or hand deliver at 215 Francis Baard Street. Email [email protected]
CLOSING DATE : 24 July 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)
NOTE : All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and
CV only combined, in PDF and as one attachment. Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted. indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F" must be answered and declaration signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 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. The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of an SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG). Prior to appointment, a candidate should therefore have proof that they have registered for the Pre-Entry Certificate and have completed the course. The cost for Nyukela is at the applicant's own expense. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/. 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. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department is an equal
opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)
