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Deputy Director: Employee Relations
Closes Friday 13 November 2026
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Senior labour relations post in the Department of Social Development. Manages labour relations and collective bargaining, and suits someone with at least 3 years' labour relations experience at Assist
- Manage and coordinate labour relations and collective bargaining in the Department.
- Advise management on disciplinary cases, grievances, misconduct, incapacity and dispute resolution.
- Represent the Department in hearings, conciliations, arbitrations and negotiations, including at the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council.
- Must have a National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Law, Labour Relations, Human Resource Management or an equivalent qualification.
- Must have 3 to 5 years' relevant experience at Assistant Director level in Labour Relations, and a driver's licence.
- Based at the Provincial Office in Bisho, Eastern Cape. Salary is R932 292 to R1 098 195 per year (Level 11), all-inclusive.
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Requirements
- National Senior Certificate Plus a National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Law, Labour Relations, Human Resource Management or any relevant/equivalent qualification.
- 3-5 to five years’ relevant experience at Assistant Director level in Labour Relations.
- A driver’s licence is a prerequisite.
- Competencies:
- Sound knowledge of Labour relations legislation and prescripts, including the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, disciplinary procedures, grievance management and collective bargaining processes.
- Knowledge of PSCBC and sectoral council resolutions and policies.
- Strong leadership, conflict management, negotiation, dispute resolution, analytical, report-writing and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication, stakeholder management, planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to interpret and apply labour legislation and policies.
- Computer literacy in MS Office packages.
- Strong supervisory and people-management skills.
Duties
- Manage and coordinate labour relations and collective bargaining functions within the Department.
- Provide advice and support to management on labour relations matters, disciplinary processes, grievances, misconduct, incapacity and dispute resolution.
- Coordinate and monitor the implementation of labour relations policies, procedures and collective agreements.
- Represent the Department in disciplinary hearings, conciliations, arbitrations and negotiations at relevant bargaining council structures, including the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council.
- Facilitate sound employer–employee relations and promote labour peace within the Department.
- Monitor compliance with labour legislation, collective agreements and departmental policies.
- Analyse labour relations trends and case law, and develop intervention strategies to address workplace conflict and misconduct.
- Compile reports, submissions and statistics on labour relations matters.
- Liaise with organised labour, management and relevant stakeholders on labour relations and collective bargaining matters.
- Supervise staff and ensure effective management of resources within the component.
How to apply
Applicants must strictly apply using only the provincial e-Recruitment system which is available on www.ecprov.gov.za, or https://www.ecprov.gov.za or https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za/. The system is available 24/7 and closes at 23:59 on the closing date. To report technical glitches, for assistance regarding the system, and/or for activation of your profile, send an email with your ID Number, your profile email address, details of the issue to recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za. (NB: For technical glitches only – No CVs). Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Fri). Should you submit your applications/ CV to: recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za and not as specified, your application will be regarded as lost and not be considered. Refer all application related enquiries to the specified contact person. Applications must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za (under Careers) and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address.
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Enquiries
Mr Y Singqandu Tel No: (043) 605 5042 or Ms Q Blayi Tel No: (043) 605 5048. e-Recruitment Technical Support: Recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za
Notes from the department
EE Target: Africans/White Male
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 187 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/247: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS REF NO: DSD 02/11/2026 SALARY: R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive remuneration package. CENTRE: Provincial Office, Bisho REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate Plus a National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Law, Labour Relations, Human Resource Management or any relevant/equivalent qualification. 3-5 to five years’ relevant experience at Assistant Director level in Labour Relations. A driver’s licence is a prerequisite. Competencies: Sound knowledge of Labour relations legislation and prescripts, including the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, disciplinary procedures, grievance management and collective bargaining processes. Knowledge of PSCBC and sectoral council resolutions and policies. Strong leadership, conflict management, negotiation, dispute resolution, analytical, report-writing and problem-solving skills. Good communication, stakeholder management, planning and organisational skills. Ability to interpret and apply labour legislation and policies. Computer literacy in MS Office packages. Strong supervisory and people-management skills. DUTIES: Manage and coordinate labour relations and collective bargaining functions within the Department. Provide advice and support to management on labour relations matters, disciplinary processes, grievances, misconduct, incapacity and dispute resolution. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of labour relations policies, procedures and collective agreements. Represent the Department in disciplinary hearings, conciliations, arbitrations and negotiations at relevant bargaining council structures, including the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council. Facilitate sound employer–employee relations and promote labour peace within the Department. Monitor compliance with labour legislation, collective agreements and departmental policies. Analyse labour relations trends and case law, and develop intervention strategies to address workplace conflict and misconduct. Compile reports, submissions and statistics on labour relations matters. Liaise with organised labour, management and relevant stakeholders on labour relations and collective bargaining matters. Supervise staff and ensure effective management of resources within the component. ENQUIRIES: Mr Y Singqandu Tel No: (043) 605 5042 or Ms Q Blayi Tel No: (043) 605 5048. e-Recruitment Technical Support: Recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za NOTE: EE Target: Africans/White Male