ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Department of Employment and Labour · northern cape · Northern Cape
- Closing date
- 16 October 2026
- Reference
- HR4/4/8/185
- 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: Northern Cape Salary: R487 197 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits 15 Requirements: An undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management/Public Management/Employee Relations at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA. Driver's Licence will be an added advantage. Four (4) years' experience of which two (2) years must be functional experience in Human Resource Management and Employee Relations environment, and two (2) years must be at a Senior Practitioner level. Knowledge: Public Service Transformation and Management Issues, White Paper on Transformation of the Public Service, Human Resource Systems and Procedures, Public Service Act and Resolutions, Recruitment and Selection, Departmental Policies and Procedures, Batho Pele Principles, Minimum Information Security Standards, PERSAL and other HR Information Management Systems. Skills: Communication (Verbal and Written), Computer Literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PERSAL, etc.), Innovative/Creative, Presentation, Responsiveness, Report Writing, Time Management, Organising and Planning, Financial Management, Policy Analysis, Problem Solving and Decision Making. Duties: Coordinate and monitor the implementation of Human Resource Management policies in the province. Monitor and provide advice on the implementation of Employee Relations policies and prescripts. Coordinate and manage the implementation of Employment Equity programmes. Monitor the administration of service benefits. Manage resources (Human, Finance, Equipment/Assets) in the Sub-directorate Application instructions: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301 or hand deliver at Cnr Compound and Pniel Road. Email: Jobs- NCKIM@labour.gov.za Enquiries: Ms Sherelda Kleinsmith Tel No: (053) 838 1517 Closing Date: 2026-10-16T16:00:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓An undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management/Public Management/Employee Relations at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA
- ✓Driver's Licence will be an added advantage
- ✓Four (4) years' experience of which two (2) years must be functional experience in Human Resource Management and Employee Relations environment, and two (2) years must be at a Senior Practitioner level
- ✓Knowledge: Public Service Transformation and Management Issues, White Paper on Transformation of the Public Service, Human Resource Systems and Procedures, Public Service Act and Resolutions, Recruitment and Selection, Departmental Policies and Procedures, Batho Pele Principles, Minimum Information Security Standards, PERSAL and other HR Information Management Systems
- ✓Skills: Communication (Verbal and Written), Computer Literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PERSAL, etc
- ✓), Innovative/Creative, Presentation, Responsiveness, Report Writing, Time Management, Organising and Planning, Financial Management, Policy Analysis, Problem Solving and Decision Making
Key responsibilities
- •Coordinate and monitor the implementation of Human Resource Management policies in the province
- •Monitor and provide advice on the implementation of Employee Relations policies and prescripts
- •Coordinate and manage the implementation of Employment Equity programmes
- •Monitor the administration of service benefits
- •Manage resources (Human, Finance, Equipment/Assets) in 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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