Labour Relations Officer: Employee Relations, Compliance & Labour Relations Advocacy (Eea)
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About the role
The Department of Education (Eastern Cape) is hiring 4 Labour Relations Officer: Employee Relations, Compliance & Labour Relations Advocacy (Eea) posts, based in Head Office - Zwelitsha. This is a permanent post, paying R338,106 to R398,277 a year. How to apply: Applications must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za (under Careers) and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Reference number to quote: DOE16/10/2026 Closing date: 13 November 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- Handle misconduct cases.
- Conduct investigations and compiling reports.
- Facilitate grievance procedures.
- Investigate grievances received and identify findings and recommendations on conclusion.
- Provide advice and development on labour relations matters.
- Handle dispute cases effectively.
- Facilitate the resolution of disputes.
- Draft submissions for mandates and represent the employer in disciplinary hearings.
Requirements
- A qualification at an NQF level 6 in Labour Relations/Labour Law/Human Recourses Management or Industrial Relations.
- At least 2 -3 years’ experience in Labour Relations/Labour Law environment.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Job related knowledge
- Experience and knowledge of the following legislations: Labour Relations Act: Employment of Educators' Act, Public Service Act
- Public Service Regulations and other key pieces of Employment Legislation and Policies
- Job related skills
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Strategic planning and leadership skills
- Presentation and facilitation skills
- Report writing skills
- People management skills
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Customer focus
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage