Labour Relations jobs in South Africa

Deputy Director: Employee Relations

• Reference Number : refs/035251
• Directorate : Human Capital management
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R849 702.00 per annum (all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Caiphus/ Andy, cell: 071 474 7078/51

Requirements :

• Matric plus NQF Level 7 in Labour Relations, Labour Law/ Human Resource Management or relevant field of study. Coupled with a minimum of 5 years appropriate experience in Employee Relations with at least 3 years at a supervisory level. Competencies: Knowledge of grievance and disciplinary policies and procedures; Knowledge of Grievance policy and Disciplinary Code and Procedures; Management and analysing of grievances; Grievance resolution; Administer cases of misconduct and other transgressions; Knowledge on how to deal with dispute resolution; Extensive experience and skills in handling complaints, disciplinary hearings and grievances; Experience in representing the employer in dispute resolution forums and Departmental Bargaining Chamber; Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Legal Framework; Understanding of Basic Financial Management, negotiation, good communication (verbal and written), interpersonal relations, policy development, managerial and project management skills; Ability to think strategically and creatively; Proven investigative and analytical skills; Understanding of how this post supports the role of the COGTA regarding the Public Service values and principles; Report Writing skills; Proven computer literacy in the Microsoft Office suite. A valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• Develop labour relations policies (disciplinary, grievances, sexual harassment, abscondment, strike management etc) for the department; Attend meetings and provide trainings/ share information during inductions programmes of newly appointed staff; Manage the co-ordination of training programmes or workshops on labour related matters to employees and management; Provide labour related advise to the Department and relevant stakeholders; Co-ordinate bilateral between Management, employees and Labour (Unions) on matters of mutual interest related to Labour Relations; Facilitate consultations between employees and management on Labour matters; Share new information relating to Labour Relations; Monitor and ensure that all formally lodged grievances are substantiated and within the prescribed timeframe; Manage the database of all formally registered grievances; Manage the facilitation of all grievances; Manage the investigation process of the grievances; Advise on all grievances registered; Manage and deal with grievances within the prescribed timeframe; Monitor and ensure compliance of the grievance procedure; Manage the compilation of reports on grievances lodged; Manage the record-keeping of all grievance files; Monitor and ensure that all disciplinary matters submitted to Labour Relations are substantiated; Assign the disciplinary matter to the relevant Investigating Officer; Manage and monitor the investigation process of the disciplinary process; Monitor and ensure that the disciplinary process is finalised within the prescribed timeframe; Endorse all documents that are prepared for Management’s approval; Observe and ensure that the disciplinary process if fair and procedural; Monitor the Precautionary Suspension processes; Manage all cases escalated for abscondment; Monitor the feedback to be given to the employee and management; Ensure compliance of the disciplinary code and procedure; Generate reports on all disciplinary processes; Manage the record keeping of all disciplinary matters files; Represent the Department at the Provincial Chambers, the GPSSBC and the CCPGP; Submit all information required by the Provincial Chambers; Inform Management on all resolutions taken at the Provincial Chambers; Serve as the secretariat on the Departmental Standing Committee; Acknowledge receipt of all dispute referral forms; Notify the relevant management structures of the disputes; Represent the employer on all conciliation, mediation and arbitration processes; Handle and coordinate GPSSBC rescission and condonation applications; Ensure the preparation of documents to be used by the employer during hearings; Manage and coordinate consultation meetings in preparation for the hearings; Engage the legal services unit, with information required on dispute matters; Ensure the compilation of reports on all dispute resolution matters; Develop the Sub-Directorate’s annual operational plan; Compile the audit response action plan for the Sub-Directorate; Conduct meetings with staff and plan and assign work within the unit; Manage and solve conflict within the Sub-Directorate; Manage skills development plan of the Sub-Directorate; Manage leave within the Sub-Directorate; Manage audit finding and queries of the Sub-Directorate; Conduct performance reviews of staff.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to people with disabilities. Applications should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx or http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx and it should be accompanied by a most recent Z83 form and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of qualifications and Identity will be submitted upon request (no postal or hand delivery applications will be accepted). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 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.

Employer : Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 23-02-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Matric plus NQF Level 7 in Labour Relations, Labour Law/ Human Resource Management or relevant field of study?

Do you have a minimum of 5 years appropriate experience in Employee Relations with at least 3 years at a supervisory level?

Do you possess the following competencies: Knowledge of grievance and disciplinary policies and procedures; Knowledge of Grievance policy and Disciplinary Code and Procedures; Management and analysing of grievances; Grievance resolution; Administer cases of misconduct and other transgressions; Knowledge on how to deal with dispute resolution; Extensive experience and skills in handling complaints, disciplinary hearings and grievances; Experience in representing the employer in dispute resolution

Do you have a valid driver’s 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.