Employment and Labour Assistant Director: Human Resource Management & Employee Relations Vacancy 2026 | Salary: R487,197 per annum

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Employment and Labour is seeking to appoint two (2) Assistant Directors for Human Resource Management & Employee Relations. These are crucial three-year contract roles aimed at ensuring the effective implementation and monitoring of HR policies and employee relations within the provincial offices.

Successful candidates will play a vital role in coordinating HR functions and managing employment equity programmes. One position is based in Mmabatho, North West, and the other in Bloemfontein, Free State, offering an opportunity to contribute to public service excellence.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this Assistant Director role, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Education: An undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management, Public Management, or Employee Relations at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA.
• Experience:
• Four (4) years of overall experience.
• Two (2) years of functional experience in a Human Resource Management and Employee Relations environment.
• Two (2) years of experience at a Senior Practitioner level.
• Advantage: A valid Driver's License will be an added advantage.
• Key Knowledge Areas:
• 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
• Essential Skills:
• Communication (Verbal and Written)
• Computer Literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PERSAL, etc.)
• Innovative/Creative thinking
• Presentation skills
• Responsiveness
• Report Writing
• Time Management
• Organising and Planning
• Financial Management
• Policy Analysis
• Problem Solving and Decision Making

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Director will be responsible for a range of tasks, including:

• Coordinating and monitoring the implementation of Human Resource Management policies across the Province.
• Monitoring and providing expert advice on the implementation of Employee Relations policies and prescripts.
• Coordinating and managing the implementation of Employment Equity programmes.
• Monitoring the administration of service benefits for employees.
• Managing resources, including human capital, finances, and equipment/assets within the Sub-directorate.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by July 31, 2026. Please ensure you apply for the correct location and include the specified reference number.

For the Mmabatho (North West) Post (Ref No: HR4/4/07/01):

• Email: Jobs-ASDHRM-NW@labour.gov.za
• Hand Delivery: Provident House, University Drive, Mmabatho
• Postal Address: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X2040, Mmabatho, 2735

For the Bloemfontein (Free State) Post (Ref No: HR 4/4/8/1006):

• Email: jobs-fs3@labour.gov.za
• Hand Delivery: Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein
• Postal Address: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X522, Bloemfontein, 9300