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Department of Higher Education and Training
Salary band
R 413 001
Closing date
4 September 2026
Reference
UMF51/08/2026
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Department
Department of Higher Education and Training
Location
Central Office
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 08), plus benefits as applicable in the Public Sector
Requirements
Recognised National Diploma (NQF 6) in Labour Relations, Employee Relations / Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification. 3-5 years’ experience in Labour Relations or Human Resource Management environment or related field. Divers licence. Computer literacy. Added advantage: PERSAL Certificate. Knowledge of Labour Relations Act, Public Services legislations and policies and related to Human Resource Management (HRM). Knowledge of implementing PSSCBC resolutions. Knowledge and understanding of process, grievance and dispute resolutions process. Sound knowledge of Labour Relations statutes. Sound knowledge of International Labour Organization (ILO). Knowledge and understanding of the TVET/ CET administration. Knowledge and understanding of Higher Education sector (PSET and CET). Knowledge of PERSAL. Skills: Investigations and negotiations. Administration. Planning and organising. Financial management. Report writing. Communication and interpersonal. Problem solving. Analytical. Client oriented. Project management. Team leadership. People management. Conducting investigations and presentation skills. Values/ attributes. Clients service focus. Integrity. Committed. Proactive. Loyal and Ethics.
Duties
Ensure overall supervision and proper implementation of labour relations guidelines and processes. Ensure overall supervision and proper implementation on resolution of disciplinary cases, grievances and dispute processes. Ensure overall supervision and proper implementation of misconduct case processes. Ensure overall supervision and proper implementation of collective bargaining and dispute resolution. Ensure overall supervision and represent the employer and monitor the implementation of litigation outcomes. Ensure overall supervision and sound employment relationships. Ensure overall supervision and monitor PERSAL and database on grievance, disputes, misconducts and collective bargaining. Supervise human, physical, financial and other resources.
Enquiries
Ms NA Sibiya Tel No: (035) 902 9501
Notes
A fully completed new Z83 form (in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022), obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Copies of qualifications and other relevant documents must not be included in the application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications on the day of the interview. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. A separate application must be submitted for each post that you are applying for. Late applications (received after closing date and time) and incomplete applications will not be considered. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s inte
Administrative and clerical positions are among the most consistently advertised roles in both the South African public and private sectors. Government departments in particular have a high and ongoing demand for administrative clerks, especially at salary levels 5 to 7 on the public service scale. These roles form the operational backbone of every department and offer a stable entry point into a public sector career with a clear progression path.
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Government posts require a completed Z83 application form (the official DPSA form), a detailed CV listing all previous employment with exact dates, and certified copies of your qualifications and ID. NewGenJobs auto-fills the Z83 from your profile. Do not submit original documents - certified copies only. Uncertified copies or incomplete Z83 forms are grounds for immediate disqualification.
The advertised salary band for this post is R 413 001. 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.
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