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

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Employment and Labour is looking for a dedicated Assistant Director for Human Resources Management & Employee Relations to join its Provincial Office in KwaZulu-Natal, located in Durban. This position offers a valuable opportunity for experienced professionals to play a key role in public service, focusing on the effective implementation of human resource policies and employee relations.

This role is offered on a three-year contract basis and involves crucial responsibilities such as coordinating HR policies, providing advice on employment relations, managing employment equity programmes, and overseeing the administration of resources within the department.

Minimum Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) in Human Resources Management, Public Management, or Employee Relations, as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in the field, which must include:
• Two (2) years of functional experience in a human resources management and employee relations environment.
• Two (2) years at a senior practitioner level.
• A valid Driver’s License will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of:
• Public Service transformation and management issues
• The White Paper on the Transformation of Public Service
• Ability to convert policy into action
• Human Resources Systems and Procedures
• Public Service Act and Resolutions
• Recruitment and Selection processes
• 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.)
• Innovation and Creativity
• 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 resources management policies across the province.
• Monitor and provide expert advice on the implementation of Employment Relations policies and prescripts.
• Coordinate and manage the execution of Employment Equity programmes.
• Oversee the administration of service benefits for employees.
• Effectively manage divisional resources, including human capital, finances, and assets.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by August 7, 2026. Please quote the Reference Number HR4/4/7/5 in all correspondence.

Choose ONE of the following application methods:

• By Email:
• Send your application to: Jobs-KZN33@labour.gov.za
• Ensure the email subject clearly states the Reference Number.

• By Post:
• Address your application to:

Deputy Director: Human Resource Management P O Box 940 Durban 4000

• For the Attention of: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, KwaZulu-Natal

• Hand Delivery:
• Deliver your application to:

267 Anton Lembede Street Durban

• For the Attention of: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, KwaZulu-Natal