Employment and Labour Assistant Director: Human Resource Management & Employee Relations Vacancy 2026
Employment and Labour
General / Other
More Employment and Labour posts →Monthly stipend
R487 197 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Closing date
16 Oct 2026
13 days left
- Opportunity
- Contract
- Minimum education
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Location
- Kimberley, Northern Cape
- NQF level
- NQF 6
- Posted
- 03 Oct 2026
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How this salary compares
At R40 600 a month, this post pays above the median of R37 509 for contract posts asking for Grade 12 / Matric (10 listings that publish a figure). The middle half of that group pays between R34 417 and R40 600.
- 25th percentile
- R34 417
- Median
- R37 509
- 75th percentile
- R40 600
This post sits in the 65th percentile of that group. Figures are the advertised package converted to a monthly amount — before tax, pension and medical contributions, so take-home pay is lower.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 10 comparable posts open on this site that publish a figure. Amounts advertised per year are divided by twelve; a quoted range is taken at its midpoint.
Opportunity Overview
The Department of Employment and Labour is looking for a dedicated Assistant Director to join their Human Resource Management & Employee Relations team at the Provincial Office in Kimberley. This is a crucial three-year contract opportunity for a professional ready to contribute to the effective management of human resources within the province.
This role focuses on coordinating and monitoring key HR functions, ensuring compliance with policies, and promoting sound employee relations. It's an excellent chance to apply your expertise in a government setting and make a tangible impact on the provincial operations of the Department.
Minimum Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 in Human Resource Management, Public Management, or Employee Relations as recognised by SAQA.
- Four (4) years of relevant experience, which must include:
- Two (2) years functional experience in a Human Resource Management and Employee Relations environment.
- Two (2) years at a Senior Practitioner level.
- A Driver's Licence will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of: Public Service Transformation and Management Issues, White Paper on Transformation of the Public Service, Human Resource Systems and Procedures, Public Service Act and Resolutions, Recruitment and Selection, Departmental Policies and Procedures, Batho Pele Principles, Minimum Information Security Standards, PERSAL and other HR Information Management Systems.
- Skills in: Communication (Verbal and Written), Computer Literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PERSAL, etc.), Innovative/Creative, Presentation, Responsiveness, Report Writing, Time Management, Organising and Planning, Financial Management, Policy Analysis, Problem Solving and Decision Making.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and monitor the implementation of Human Resource Management policies throughout the province.
- Monitor and provide advice on the implementation of Employee Relations policies and prescripts.
- Coordinate and manage the implementation of Employment Equity programmes.
- Monitor the administration of service benefits.
- Manage human, financial, equipment, and asset resources within the Sub-directorate.
What the Work Involves
As an Assistant Director, you will be based at the Provincial Office in Kimberley, engaging in oversight and strategic support for human resource functions. Your day-to-day work will involve ensuring that the Department's HR and employee relations policies are effectively applied across the province, providing guidance, and managing various programmes. This includes monitoring the proper administration of service benefits for employees and coordinating initiatives to achieve employment equity targets. You will also be responsible for managing the resources allocated to your sub-directorate.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by 16 October 2026.
You can apply via one of the following methods:
By Email: Send your application to Jobs-NCKIM@labour.gov.za
By Post: Chief Director: Provincial Operations Private Bag X5012 Kimberley 8301
Hand Delivery: Deliver your application in person at: Cnr Compound and Pniel Road Kimberley
This listing in context
What the 206 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.
- Live contract posts
- 32
- In Northern Cape
- 4
- Closing within 7 days
- 1
38% of the 32 live contract posts we hold ask for Grade 12 / Matric, so this listing asks for what most of them ask for.
Live contract posts stay open for a median of 14 days between posting and closing date.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 206 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 7 opportunities in Northern Cape.
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- Your CV
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