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Deputy Director: Labour Relations

Department

Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture

Location

Head Office (Qonce), Eastern Cape

Salary

R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11) · Level 11

Closing date

23 Oct 2026

Reference number

DSRAC 01/09/2026

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number DSRAC 01/09/2026.
Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
Make sure it arrives before the closing date — 23 Oct 2026. Late applications are not considered.

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Requirements

National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma (NQF L6) or preferably a B Degree (NQF L7) as recognised by SAQA in BCom/Human Resource Management / Labour Relations / Labour Law / Industrial Psychology / BAdmin / Public Management, Industrial Relations / LLB (Law). A minimum of 3 years’ relevant Labour Relations related experience at Assistant Director / Junior Management level. In-depth knowledge of the following legislative prescripts: Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act, Disciplinary Code, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, 1994 as amended by Act 30 of 2007, PFMA, Industrial Policy and other related policies and procedures. Must further possess the following skills and 120 attributes: Communication skills, Report Writing skills, Computer Literacy, Project Management, Financial management, Management and leadership skills, P

Duties

Managing the development of labour relations policies and guidelines. Review and quality assure labour relations policies and procedures annually. Research best practices regarding labour relations policies and procedures. Develop and implement labour relations policies, procedures and strategies. Interpret and monitor compliance with applicable labour legislation and collective agreements. Provide strategic guidance on labour relations matters for management. Managing consultation and negotiation processes. Promoting sound employer-employee relations. Represent the department at conciliation or arbitration processes. Represent the department in the provincial and sector chamber. Providing advisory service to employees in respect of grievances and poor performance. Advising management on consultation strategies and processes. Managing the grievance procedure and dispute resolution proces

Enquiries

S. Mpafa – Head Office – (eQonce) Tel No: (043) 492 1405 e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za

How to apply

Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 36 of 2026.