Labour Relations Officer: Employee Relations, Compliance & Labour Relations Advocacy (eea)

In brief

**Overview** This document provides an explanation of the Labour Relations Officer role focusing on Employee Relations, Compliance & Labour Relations Advocacy within the Eastern Cape Department of Education. This is a Level 07 position with a salary range of R338,106 to R398,277 per annum. Four such posts (Ref No: DOE16/10/2026) are available, based at the Head Office in Zwelitsha. **What you will do** The key responsibilities for this role include: * Handling misconduct cases. * Conducting investigations and compiling reports. * Facilitating grievance procedures. * Investigating received grievances to identify findings and recommendations upon conclusion. * Providing advice and development on labour relations matters. * Effectively handling dispute cases. * Facilitating the resolution of disputes. * Drafting submissions for mandates and representing the employer in disciplinary hearings. **Requirements (from the original advert)** Candidates must meet the following criteria: * A qualification at an NQF level 6 in Labour Relations, Labour Law, Human Resources Management, or Industrial Relations. * A minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience in a Labour Relations or Labour Law environment. * A valid driver’s license. * **Job related knowledge:** * Experience and knowledge of the following legislations: Labour Relations Act, Employment of Educators' Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, and other key pieces of Employment Legislation and Policies. * Knowledge of the Education Sector will be an added advantage. * **Job related skills:** * Communication (verbal and written). * Strategic planning and leadership skills. * Presentation and facilitation skills. * Report writing skills. * People management skills. * Monitoring and evaluation. * Negotiation and conflict resolution. * Customer focus. * Computer literacy. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this Labour Relations Officer position should possess an NQF level 6 qualification in a relevant field such as Labour Relations, Labour Law, Human Resources Management, or Industrial Relations, coupled with at least 2-3 years of experience in a labour relations or labour law environment. They should have a valid driver's license and demonstrated knowledge of key labour legislations including the Labour Relations Act, Employment of Educators' Act, Public Service Act, and Public Service Regulations, with knowledge of the Education Sector being beneficial. The role requires strong communication (verbal and written), strategic planning, leadership, presentation, facilitation, report writing, people management, monitoring and evaluation, negotiation, conflict resolution, customer focus, and computer literacy skills. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/eastern-cape-department-of-education-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-doe16-10-2026 Source: govpage

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