Assistant Director: Labour Relations (Ekurhuleni East TVET College)

About the role

The Department of Higher Education and Training is hiring an Assistant Director: Labour Relations in Technical And Vocational Education and Training, based in Ekurhuleni East TVET College. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 a year. Permanent Branch: Technical And Vocational Education and Training How to apply: must be submitted to recruitment@eec.edu.za OR hand delivered at Ekurhuleni East TVET College: Central Office, Sam Ngema Road, Kwa - Thema. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please forward your application, quoting the reference number to: The Assistant Director: Human Resource Management & Development. Ekurhuleni East TVET College, Sam Ngema Road, Kwa - Thema or Posted to Private Bag X52, Springs, 1560. Reference number to quote: EEC-LABP-04- Closing date: 20 November 2026 at 08H00. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Applications must be submitted on Z83 Form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents and must be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV (With Three Contactable References). A Fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A user guide and ‘how to’ videos will assist in how to complete for the form and digital signature. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in term s of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. “DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action. The appointment will be done in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disability are encouraged to apply. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the implementation of labour relations related to the conditions of services.
• Ensure that all employment related legislation, policies and collective agreements are implemented and adhered to by both management and staff.
• Investigate discipline, grievance and dispute cases.
• Compile discipline, disputes and grievance reports.
• Participate in disciplinary hearing sittings and provide case management services.
• Represent the College in all disputes referred to the CCMA/Bargaining Council.
• Facilitate the implementation of Code of Conduct in the College.
• Provide statistical information relating to the Code of Conduct and update database.
• Provide advice workshops to management and staff on labour relations issues.
• Counsel and/or directs supervisory and management responses on potential problems/issues to reflect fair and reasonable resolutions before such issues become grievances and /or disputes.
• Administer the management of strikes and any other form of industrial action.
• Take minutes during meetings with employer and employee/employee representatives.
• Comply with Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET) and College Policies and Procedures.

Requirements

• A Grade 12/Matric/Level 4 Certificate.
• An appropriate National Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Labour practice environment.
• 2 years Supervisory experience.
• Computer literacy.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Knowledge of Labour Relation Act.
• Employment Equity Act.
• Public Service Regulations.
• Public Service Act.
• Skills Development.
• Basic Conditions of Employment.
• Collective Agreements (Resolutions) at GPSSBC, ELRC and the PSCBC including any other related legislation.
• Good Written and verbal communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills, research skills, Planning & Organising, analytical skills, report writing skills, Leadership skills, Presentation and Facilitation skills.