Assistant Director: Human Resource Management and Employment Relations at The Department of Employment and Labour

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Director in Human Resource Management and Employment Relations within The Department of Employment and Labour. The Department aims to play a significant role in reducing unemployment, poverty, and inequality through policies and programmes focused on improved economic efficiency and productivity, employment creation, sound labour relations, and eliminating inequality and discrimination in the workplace. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this position include: * Coordinating and monitoring the implementation of human resources management policies in the Province. * Monitoring and providing advice on the implementation of Employment Relations policies and prescripts. * Coordinating and managing the implementation of programmes of Employment Equity. * Monitoring the administration of service benefits. * Managing staff and all the resources of the Sub-Directorate. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Three-year relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management. * Two (2) years supervisory experience. * Two (2) years functional experience doing Human Resources and Employment Relations Services. * Valid driver's licence. * **Knowledge**: Public Service transformation and management issues, White paper transformation of Public Service, Ability to convert policy into action, Human Resources Systems and Procedures, Public Service Act and Resolutions, Recruitment and Selection, Departmental Policies and Procedures, Batho Pele Principles, Minimum Information Security Standards. * **Skills**: Administration and financial management, Project management, Interpersonal, Communication (verbal and written), Computer literacy, Analytical, Problem solving, Conflict management, People management. **Who should apply** Candidates should possess a relevant three-year tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management, coupled with at least two years of supervisory experience and two years of functional experience in Human Resources and Employment Relations services. The ideal applicant will have a strong understanding of Public Service transformation, HR systems, and relevant legislation, along with practical skills in administration, project management, and people management. A valid driver's licence is also required. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-director-human-resource-management-and-employment-relations-the-department-of-employment-and-labour Source: myjobmag

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