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POST 07/95 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LABOUR RELATIONS

🏒 PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: KWAZULU NATAL πŸ“ Pietermaritzburg ⏳ Closes: 20 Mar 2026 β›” Closed 🧾 Post: 07/95 # Ref: 27/2026 (HRA) Chief
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This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 20 Mar 2026.

Key details

Salary
R896 436 β€’ per annum β€’ package
Centre
Pietermaritzburg
Reference
27/2026 (HRA) Chief
Closing date
20 Mar 2026

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Overview
Join us to lead labour relations efforts, manage disputes, and facilitate collective bargaining to improve service delivery in the department.

Requirements

The ideal candidate must be in possession of a NQF Level 6 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Labour Relations / Human Resource field coupled with 3 years junior management experience in a labour relations environment.

Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have:- Sound knowledge and understanding of the Labour Relations Act; Public Service Act and Regulations; Collective Agreements; Bargaining Structures and Departmental policies; Negotiations skills; Dispute resolution skills; Facilitation skills; Good communication skills (verbal & written) with other Government organisations, Private sector and Organised Labour; Good computer literacy in MS Office and a valid driver’s licence.


Duties

key responsibilities: The successful candidate will be required to manage labour relation matters within the Department with the following responsibilities: - Management of grievances and dispute resolution mechanisms; Manage discipline processes; Facilitate collective bargaining; Develop policies and strategies aimed at improving service delivery; Manage the resources of the Sub - Directorate.


How to apply

To Be Posted To: The Chief Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Private Bag X9078
Pietermaritzburg
3200 or Hand Delivered To: The Chief Registry Clerk
2nd Floor
South Tower
Natalia
330 Langalibalele Street
Pietermaritzburg for the attention of Ms E Perumal.

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