Assistant Director Labour Relations

As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 47 · open the PDF

POST 35/86: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR LABOUR RELATIONS REF NO: KSDASDLR/09/2026 Nature of appointment: Permanent (PERSAL)
SALARY: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE: King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College Administration Centre, Mthatha
REQUIREMENTS: 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, Planning and organisation, Financial Management, Report Writing, Communication and interpersonal, Problem solving, Computer literacy, Analytical, Client oriented, Project management, Team leadership, People management, Conducting investigation, Presentation skills, Client service focus integrity, Committed, Proactive, loyal and Ethics.
DUTIES: 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. Management of Strike action, Minimize labour dispute. Facilitate and conduct labour relations training and workshop, Ensure proper implementation of the collective bargaining council resolutions. Management of all Human, Financial and other resources of the unit. Investigate misconduct cases and compile investigation report Management of 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.
ENQUIRIES: Mr L. Mabula Tel No: (047) 505 1031
APPLICATIONS: Email address: asdlr0926@ksdtvet.edu.za
NOTE: Instructions to applicants: The application must include a fully completed and signed new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department and a detailed Curriculum Vitae with three(3)contactable references(email address and contact number), Only shortlisted candidates will submit qualifications, identity documents, qualifications and all other relevant documents like driver’s licence when shortlisted The college has the right to withdraw and/or amend adverts for post(s) and retains the right not to fill the post(s) as determined by the delegated authority. It is the responsibility of applicants to ensure that their applications reach the college on or before the closing date. Applications received after the closing date will under no circumstances be considered. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a competency or skills test, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on post’s technical generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. According to Section 32B (3) of National Qualifications Framework Act No.67 of 2008, it is unlawful to falsely or fraudulently claim to have a qualification or part qualification registered on the NQF or awarded by educational institution, a skills development provider, a quality council or a recognised foreign institution. The HOD in the relevant Department shall report such violations to the (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to qualifications and citizen verification; criminal records and financial/assets record checks. Applicants who have not been invited for an interview within 90 days should consider their applications unsuccessful Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified and experienced people for the following Department of Higher Education & Training (King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College), for appointment in the following permanent positions
CLOSING DATE: 16 October 2026