Employment And Labour Assistant Director: Human Resources Office & Employment Relations Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Employment and Labour is offering a challenging opportunity for an Assistant Director in the Human Resources Office and Employment Relations based at its Provincial Office in the Free State. This pivotal role involves overseeing key human resource and employment relations functions within the province.

The successful candidate will be instrumental in coordinating and monitoring the implementation of HR policies, advising on employee relations, and managing employment equity programmes. This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to the effective functioning of a vital government department. Candidates should note that priority will be given to African Males, African Females, Africans with Disability, White Males and White Females for this position.

Minimum Requirements

• Three-year tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management.
• Driver's License.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Two (2) years of functional experience in Human Resource and Employment Relations Services.
• Knowledge of: Public Service Transformation and Management Issues, White Paper on Transformation of the Public Service, ability to convert policy into action, Human Resource Systems and Procedures, Public Service Act and Resolutions, Recruitment and Selection, Departmental Policies and Procedures, Batho Pele Principles, Minimum Information Security Standards.
• Legislative requirements: Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations Act.
• Skills: Administration and financial management, Project management, Interpersonal, Communication (Verbal and Written), Computer Literacy, Analytical, Problem Solving, Conflict Management and People Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of Human Resource Management policies in 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 staff and all operations of the Sub-Directorate.

What the Work Involves

As an Assistant Director, you will be based at the Provincial Office in Bloemfontein, operating in a dynamic office environment. Your daily activities will revolve around ensuring the smooth and compliant functioning of human resource and employment relations within the Free State Province.

This involves actively coordinating the roll-out of HR policies and meticulously monitoring their impact, while also acting as a key advisor on employee relations matters. You will oversee the management of Employment Equity programmes, ensuring fairness and compliance, and supervise the administration of employee service benefits. A significant part of your role will be leading and managing the staff within your Sub-Directorate, ensuring team effectiveness and adherence to departmental objectives.

How to Apply

Applications for this position close on 28 September 2026.

You can apply through one of the following methods:

• Email your application to: jobs-ASD-HRMFS@labour.gov.za
• Post your application to:

Chief Director: Provincial Operations Private Bag X522 Bloemfontein 9300

• Hand deliver your application to:

Laboria House 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street Bloemfontein