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POST 11/126 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS

๐Ÿข DEPARTMENT OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND COMPETITION ๐Ÿ“ Sunnyside, Pretoria โณ Closes: 15 Apr 2026 ๐Ÿงพ Post: 11/126 # Ref: CMSB-083 Overview: To provide specialist labour law support in relation to the field of Employment Law and Employment Relations in the DTIC.

Key details

Salary
R468 459. โ€ข per annum
Centre
Sunnyside, Pretoria
Reference
CMSB-083 Overview: To provide specialist labour law support in relation to the field of Employment Law and Employment Relations in the DTIC.
Closing date
15 Apr 2026
Apply email
applications@thedtic.gov.za

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Overview
Join the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition to manage labour disputes and represent the department in various labour forums, ensuring fair and lawful employment relations.

Requirements

Experience representing employers at labour dispute forums (GPSSBC, PSCBC, CCMA, Labour Court).

Experience presenting in formal disciplinary enquiries and ensuring procedural/substantive fairness.

Experience conducting workplace investigations and compiling investigation reports with findings and recommendations.

Practical knowledge of Employment Law, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, PFMA, LRA, and related legislation.

Experience drafting legal advice, affidavits, case documents, and legal submissions.

Experience facilitating grievance resolution and advising senior managers (COOs, DDGs, DG, Minister).

Experience coordinating collective bargaining processes and preparing bargaining chamber agendas and reports.

Experience delivering training on labour-related matters (disciplinary code, performance management, grievances).

Data management experience for ER registers and ability to produce trend analysis and quarterly/annual reports.

Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to liaise with State Attorneys and external law firms.

Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office Packages).

Knowledge of legislative and regulatory framework


Duties

Facilitate labour law litigation disputes: Represent the department at labour dispute forums and prepare/coordinate affidavits and case documents.

Liaise with State Attorneys and external counsel and ensure cases are procedurally correct.

Represent the employer in formal disciplinary


How to apply

Email: applications@thedtic.gov.za

by post to The Director: Human Resources Management
Private Bag X84
Pretoria
0001; Hand-delivered to the dtic Campus
corner of Meintjies and Robert Sobukwe Streets
Sunnyside
Pretoria.

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Notes

In terms of the dtic's EE requirements, preference will be given to African males, Coloured females and White males.

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