Assistant Director: Human Resource Management & Employee Relations vacancy at Department of Employment and Labour. Location: Northern Cape.
| Job Title | Assistant Director: Human Resource Management & Employee Relations |
| Employer | Department of Employment and Labour |
| Reference Number | HR4/4/8/185 |
| Circular Post No. | 35/13 |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Location | Northern Cape, South Africa |
| Employment Type | Full Time, Contractor |
| Date Posted | 7 October 2026 at 00:27 |
| Closing Date | 16 October 2026 at 16:00 |
| 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 & Employee Relations position
Introduction
The Department of Employment and Labour has advertised a vacancy for an Assistant Director: Human Resource Management & Employee Relations in Northern Cape, in Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026. The salary is R487 197 per year. Applications close on 16 October 2026 at 16:00. Contract: Three-Year Contract.
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 resources (Human, Finance, Equipment/Assets) in the Sub-directorate
Required Qualifications
- An undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management/Public Management/Employee Relations at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA.
- Driver's Licence will be an added advantage.
- Four (4) years' experience of which two (2) years must be functional experience in Human Resource Management and Employee Relations environment, and two (2) years must be at a Senior Practitioner level.
- Knowledge: 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: 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.
Job Benefits and Perks
Plus 37% in lieu of benefits.
How to Apply
Submit a completed, signed new Z83 form and a detailed CV quoting reference number HR4/4/8/185. The Z83 can be obtained from any Public Service department or from https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/
Applications: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301 or hand deliver at Cnr Compound and Pniel Road. Email: Jobs- NCKIM@labour.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms Sherelda Kleinsmith Tel No: (053)838 1517
Closing date: 16 October 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)
Source: Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026 (issued 02 October 2026), Post 35/13. Always confirm the details against the official advert.