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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Department of Employment and Labour

Salary band

R 487 197

Closing date

7 August 2026

Reference

HR4/4/7/5

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About this role

Department

Department of Employment and Labour

Location

Provincial Office: KwaZulu Natal

Salary

R487 197 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits

Requirements

An undergraduate qualification in Human Resources Management/ Public management/ Employee Relations at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA. Four (4) years of which two (2) years must be functional experience in human resources management and employee relations environment, and two (2) years must be at a senior practitioner level. Driver’s license will be added as an advantage. Knowledge: Public Service transformation and management issues, White paper on transformation of Public Service, Ability to convert policy into action, Human Resources Systems and Procedure, 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, Power Point, Persal, etc.), Innovative/ Creative, Presentation, Responsiveness, Report Writing, Time Management, Organizing and Planning, Financial Management, Policy Analysis, Problem Solving and Decision Making.

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 Employment Equity programmes. Monitor the administration of service benefits. Manage resources (Human, Finance, Equipment/ Assets) in the division.

Enquiries

Mr TG Gumede Tel No: (031) 366 2355

Closing Date

2026-08-07T16:00:00+02:00

About human resources and people management roles in South Africa

Human Resources professionals are in demand across all sectors of the South African economy. In the public service, HR posts are advertised regularly at salary levels 7 to 12, covering everything from HR clerks to Chief Directors of Human Resources. Labour Relations is a particularly in-demand HR specialism in South Africa given the complexity of the Labour Relations Act, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and the Employment Equity Act. Familiarity with PERSAL (the government HR system) is essential for most public sector HR roles.

·For government HR roles, experience with PERSAL is listed as a key requirement. Include this explicitly on your CV if you have it.

·Labour relations specialists need current knowledge of recent CCMA and Labour Court decisions and the applicable legislation.

·SABPP (South African Board for People Practices) registration is increasingly expected for senior HR posts.

·Learning and development roles often require experience with SETA processes, workplace skills plans, and annual training reports.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Department of Employment and Labour. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

·An undergraduate qualification in Human Resources Management/ Public management/ Employee Relations at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA
·Four (4) years of which two (2) years must be functional experience in human resources management and employee relations environment, and two (2) years must be at a senior practitioner level
·Driver’s license will be added as an advantage
·Skills: Communication (verbal and written), Computer Literacy (Excel, Word, Power Point, Persal, etc
·), Innovative/ Creative, Presentation, Responsiveness, Report Writing, Time Management, Organizing and Planning, Financial Management, Policy Analysis, Problem Solving and Decision Making

Key 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 Employment Equity programmes
·Monitor the administration of service benefits
·Manage resources (Human, Finance, Equipment/ Assets) in the division

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to jobs-kzn33@labour.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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What is the salary for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 487 197. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

When does the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS application close?+

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