Director jobs in South Africa

• Directorate : HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 896 436.00 Per Annum (All – inclusive package)

Requirements :

• A Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Labour Relations or Human Resource Management with Labour Relations as a Major or Specialisation. A minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience at Assistant Director level in a Labour Relations environment. Possession of a valid driver’s license. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: The incumbent should possess knowledge of Labour Relations, Human Resource Management, Public Service Legislative Frameworks, Collective Agreements and PSCBC Resolutions. Knowledge of Persal System and Organisational Design, transformation and its challenges. Strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, negotiation skills, conflict management, Financial and knowledge management, good verbal and written communication skill and Report writing skills. Positive attitude.

Duties :

• Manage and monitor the implementation of Labour Relations strategies, policies and procedures in line with the Public Services framework. Manage, monitor, review and improve the handling of grievances and discipline in line with the grievance and disciplinary framework. Oversee the implementation, review and improvement of the handling of dispute/s and collective bargaining in the Department. Represent the Department at the Provincial Chambers for Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC) and General Public Service Sectoral Bargaining Council (GPSSBC). Attend and represent the Department during Conciliation and Arbitration hearings. Conduct reviews, rescission/s and condonation applications. Brief appointed attorneys and office of the state attorneys on labour relations disputes and / or cases. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Management of the sub-business unit.

Notes :

• No late applications will be considered. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements promotes equal opportunity and aims to implement affirmative action measures to address the disadvantages in employment. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the department’s equity plan. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativity in terms of race, disability, youth & gender will receive preference. Whites, Indians, Coloureds and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za and it should be accompanied by a new Z83 and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Certified copies of qualifications, Identity and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. For all SMS positions, the successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government and possession of the SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is required prior to appointment. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic management and development for SMS posts. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

Employer : Department of Human Settlements

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 30-09-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Labour Relations or Human Resource Management with Labour Relations as a Major or Specialisation?

Do you have a minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience at Assistant Director level in a Labour Relations environment?

Do you have knowledge of Labour Relations, Human Resource Management, Public Service Legislative Frameworks, Collective Agreements and PSCBC Resolutions, Persal System and Organisational Design?

Are you in possession of a valid SA drivers license?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.