ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS
Department of Employment and Labour · eastern cape · Eastern Cape
- Closing date
- 16 October 2026
- Reference
- HR 4/4/1/85
- Salary band
- R 487 197
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Employment and Labour Location: Provincial Office: Eastern Cape Salary: R487 197 per annum Requirements: Three- year relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management. Two (2) years supervisory experience. Two (2) years functional experience doing Human Resources and Employment Relations Services. Valid driver’s licence. Knowledge: Public Service transformation and management issues, White paper transformation of Public Service, Ability to convert policy into action, Human Resources Systems and Procedures, Public Service Act and Resolutions, Recruitment and Selection, Departmental Policies and Procedures, Batho Pele Principles, Minimum Information Security Standards Skills: Administration and financial management, Project management, Interpersonal, Communication (verbal and written), Computer literacy, Analytical, Problem solving, Conflict management, People management. Duties: Coordinate and monitor the implementation of human resources management policies in the Province. Monitor and provide advice on the implementation of Employment Relations policies and prescripts. Coordinate and manage the implementation of programmes of Employment Equity. Monitor the administration of service benefits. Manage staff and all the resources of the Sub- Directorate. Application instructions: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag 9005, East London or hand deliver at No. 03 Hill Street East London. Email: Jobs-EC2@labour.gov.za Enquiries: Mr S Joko Tel No: (043) 701 3030 Notes: Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males, Indian Females, White Males, White Females and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. 14 Closing Date: 2026-10-16T16:00:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓Three- year relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management
- ✓Two (2) years supervisory experience
- ✓Two (2) years functional experience doing Human Resources and Employment Relations Services
- ✓Valid driver’s licence
- ✓Knowledge: Public Service transformation and management issues
- ✓White paper transformation of Public Service
- ✓Ability to convert policy into action
- ✓Human Resources Systems and Procedures
- ✓Public Service Act and Resolutions
- ✓Recruitment and Selection
Key responsibilities
- •Coordinate and monitor the implementation of human resources management policies in the Province
- •Monitor and provide advice on the implementation of Employment Relations policies and prescripts
- •Coordinate and manage the implementation of programmes of Employment Equity
- •Monitor the administration of service benefits
- •Manage staff and all the resources of the Sub- Directorate
About Department of Employment and Labour
This department regulates the labour market - administering the UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) and Compensation Fund, enforcing labour laws (BCEA, LRA, OHSA), and running employment services (including matching work seekers to opportunities via labour centres).
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