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Assistant Director: Employee Discipline
Directorate: Employee Relations
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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Assistant Director post in Employee Relations at National Head Office. Manages employee discipline, advises management on disciplinary and labour matters, and supports dispute resolution. Suits people
- Main duties: coordinate and monitor employee discipline, advise management on discipline, policies and procedures, and support grievance handling, dispute resolution, conciliation and arbitration.
- Must have a National Diploma or Degree in Labour Law, Labour Relations or Human Resource Management, with Labour Law or Labour Relations as a major.
- Must have 3 to 5 years' experience in a labour relations environment.
- Other requirements: computer literate and a valid driver's licence. Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Public Service Act and the Public Service disciplinary code is needed.
- Based at National Head Office.
- The text does not say how to submit an application. Enquiries can be made to Ms NS Khumalo on (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni on (012) 305 8589.
- The closing date is not stated in the text. The appointment is made under the Public Service Act.
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Requirements
- National Diploma/Degree in Labour Law, Labour Relations or Human Resource Management with Labour Law / Labour Relations as a major.
- 3-5 years’ experience in Labour relations environment.
- Computer literate.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies And Attributes:
- Knowledge of HR Corporate Policies, grievance procedure, employee relations policies, disciplinary code and procedure.
- Labour Relations Act with emphasis on Dispute Resolution Mechanisms.
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
- Rules of the dispute resolution agencies – CCMA and GPSSBC.
- Rules pertaining to conciliation and arbitration practices.
- RSA Constitution with regards to labour rights.
- Investigating techniques, communication, information collection, analyses, interpretation, dissemination, mediation, conflict management and resolution, problem-solving, listening, analytical thinking and advisory skills.
- Applying investigation techniques.
- Facilitation / mediation of conflict.
- Labour Relations Act with emphasis on the code of good practice on dismissals.
- Public Service Act and regulations.
- Knowledge of Public Service disciplinary code and procedure.
Duties
- Coordinate and monitor employee discipline management.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to management on disciplinary matters, policies and procedures.
- Provide labour relations dispute resolution support.
- Provide advice and support to management on grievance handling, dispute resolution, conciliation and arbitration processes.
- Monitor and evaluate compliance with employee discipline policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
- Maintain and update Employee Relations Management Information Systems (ERMIS) and related databases.
How to apply
should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
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Enquiries
National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Notes from the department
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 36 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/55: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE REF NO: HO 2026/11/51 Directorate: Employee Relations SALARY: R487 197 per annum CENTRE: National Head Office REQUIREMENTS: National Diploma/Degree in Labour Law, Labour Relations or Human Resource Management with Labour Law / Labour Relations as a major. 3-5 years’ experience in Labour relations environment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of HR Corporate Policies, grievance procedure, employee relations policies, disciplinary code and procedure. Labour Relations Act with emphasis on Dispute Resolution Mechanisms. Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Rules of the dispute resolution agencies – CCMA and GPSSBC. Rules pertaining to conciliation and arbitration practices. RSA Constitution with regards to labour rights. Investigating techniques, communication, information collection, analyses, interpretation, dissemination, mediation, conflict management and resolution, problem-solving, listening, analytical thinking and advisory skills. Applying investigation techniques. Facilitation / mediation of conflict. Labour Relations Act with emphasis on the code of good practice on dismissals. Public Service Act and regulations. Knowledge of Public Service disciplinary code and procedure. DUTIES: Coordinate and monitor employee discipline management. Provide expert advice and guidance to management on disciplinary matters, policies and procedures. Provide labour relations dispute resolution support. Provide advice and support to management on grievance handling, dispute resolution, conciliation and arbitration processes. Monitor and evaluate compliance with employee discipline policies, procedures and legislative requirements. Maintain and update Employee Relations Management Information Systems (ERMIS) and related databases. ENQUIRIES: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589. NOTE: Appointment under the Public Service Act.