Assistant Director Labour Relations
Department of Higher Education and Training
- Location
- Mthatha, Eastern Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R487 197 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Job Title**: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY **Company**: Department of Higher Education and Training **Overview** This is a permanent (PERSAL) position within the Department of Higher Education and Training. The role, identified by reference number KSDASDLR/09/2026, is based at the King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College Administration Centre in Mthatha, offering a salary of R487 197 per annum (Level 09). **What you will do** * 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 investigation and disciplinary hearings. * Manage Strike action, Minimize labour dispute. * Facilitate and conduct labour relations training and workshop. * Ensure proper implementation of the collective bargaining council resolutions. * Manage all Human, Financial and other resources of the unit. * Investigate misconduct cases and compile investigation report. * Manage discipline, represent the Department during formal disciplinary hearing, provide advice on informal hearings and ensure the implementation of disciplinary sanctions. * Investigate and finalize all grievances and complaints received from employees in the Department / Colleges. * Co-ordinate and provide support in terms of representing the Department/ Colleges in all disputes referred to the Public Service Sectoral Bargaining Council /Education Labour Relations Council and the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration. * Manage information and records of all activities in the Labour Relations in the college. * Manage resources of the section. * Monitor precautionary suspensions in the college. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * National Senior Certificate/Grade 12/STD10 or NCV level 4. * An appropriate National Diploma (NQF6) in Labour Relations, Employment Relations and Human Resource Management or HR and related qualification. * A minimum of 3-5 years working experience Labour Relations or Human Resource Management environment to related field. * A minimum of three to five years supervisory experience. * Knowledge of Labour Relations Act, Public Service Legislations and Policies related to Human Resource Management. * Sound Knowledge of Labour Relations status. * Sounds Knowledge of Internal Labour Organization (ILO). * Knowledge and understanding of the TVET/CET Administration. * Knowledge and understanding of Higher Education sector. * Administrative skills. * Planning and organisation skills. * Financial Management skills. * Report Writing skills. * Communication and interpersonal skills. * Problem solving skills. * Computer literacy. * Analytical skills. * Client oriented. * Project management skills. * Team leadership skills. * People management skills. * Conducting investigation skills. * Presentation skills. * Client service focus integrity. * Committed, Proactive, loyal and Ethics. **Who should apply** Suitably qualified and experienced individuals in Labour Relations or Human Resource Management, meeting the specified academic, experience, and skills requirements, and possessing the listed behavioral attributes (client service focus integrity, committed, proactive, loyal, and ethical). **Deadline** 16 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-higher-education-and-training-vacancies-6#spani-ref-ksdasdlr-09-2026 Source: govpage
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