Three-year contract for an assistant director in HR and employee relations at the Northern Cape provincial office. R487 197 plus 37%.
| Job Title | Assistant Director: Human Resource Management and Employee Relations |
| Employer | Department of Employment and Labour |
| Reference Number | HR4/4/8/185 |
| Category | Human resources |
| Location | Provincial Office: Northern Cape (Kimberley), South Africa |
| Employment Type | Contract |
| Date Posted | 2 October 2026 |
| Closing Date | 16 October 2026 at 23:59 (online) or 16:00 (walk-in) |
| Status | Open for applications |
| Salary | R487 197 per year |
| Minimum Qualification | Diploma / Associate degree |
| Experience Required | 4 years |
About this Assistant Director: Human Resource Management and Employee Relations position
Introduction
Employee relations professionals in the Northern Cape have a new contract to consider. The Department of Employment and Labour is advertising an assistant director post covering human resource management and employee relations at its Kimberley provincial office. You would steer HR policy in the province, advise on employee relations matters and oversee employment equity programmes. The three-year contract pays R487 197 per year plus 37% in lieu of benefits, under reference HR4/4/8/185. Applications close on 16 October 2026.
Employee relations work in a provincial office is varied, and this post combines it with wider HR management and employment equity. Show on your CV how you have advised managers, handled grievances or helped roll out HR policy. The advert asks for four years of experience, including two at senior practitioner level, so spell out your titles and dates carefully. Knowledge of PERSAL and other HR systems is listed, so mention the systems you have actually used. Because the contract runs for three years with a 37% allowance in lieu of benefits, compare the total package with your current permanent salary before you decide.
About the Employer
The Northern Cape provincial office of the Department of Employment and Labour supports Labour Centres across the province from its base in Kimberley.
Responsibilities
• Coordinate and monitor HR management policies in the province
• Advise on employee relations policies and prescripts
• Manage employment equity programmes
• Monitor the administration of service benefits
• Manage human, financial and equipment resources in the sub-directorate
Required Qualifications
• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6) in Human Resource Management, Public Management or Employee Relations
• Four years of experience, two functional in HR and employee relations and two at senior practitioner level
• Knowledge of PERSAL and other HR information systems
• Good command of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• A driver's licence is an added advantage
Job Benefits and Perks
You receive R487 197 per year plus 37% in lieu of benefits for the full three-year contract period.
How to Apply
Post to the Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301, or hand deliver to Cnr Compound and Pniel Road. Email Jobs-NCKIM@labour.gov.za.
Enquiries: Ms Sherelda Kleinsmith, (053) 838 1517.
Use the new Z83 form, quote the reference number and make sure your application reaches the department before the closing date.
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