Administration · Circular 32 of 2026
Assistant Director: Labour Relations
Department of Higher Education and Training
Overview
Assistant Director Labour Relations at Buffalo City TVET College, requiring a degree or diploma in Labour Relations and five years' relevant experience including three years supervisory.
Requirements
- Matric or NCV Level 4 with a recognized M+3 years Degree or National Diploma in Labour Relations, Employment Relations or Human Resource Management or related qualification ;5 years' in Labour Relations or Human Resource Management environment or related field , in which 3 years must be supervisory experience in relevant field in Labour Relations or Human Resource Management environment or related field;
- Knowledge of policies and governance environment of TVET Colleges including knowledge of the annual reporting requirements;
- Knowledge of Labour Relations Act, Public Services legislation and policies related to Human Resource Management;
- Sound knowledge of Labour Relation statutes;
- Sound knowledge of International Labour Organisation (ILO);
- Knowledge and understanding of the TVET/CET Administration;
- Knowledge of PERSAL.
Duties
- Maintain sound Labour Relations: Render advice on labour related matters, Develop and Implement Human Resource policies and manuals;
- Ensure proper implementation of disciplinary procedures, grievance procedures and code of conduct;
- Conduct investigations and disciplinary hearings;
- Management of strike action;
- Minimize Labour disputes;
- Facilitate and conduct labour relations training and workshops;
- Ensure proper implementation of the collective bargaining council resolution;
- Management of all Human, Financial and other resources of the unit.
How to apply
Buffalo City TVET College, HR Division, Private Bag 9016, East London, 5200 or deliver it to the Administration Centre, corner of Lukin Road and King Street, Selborne, East London, email: hr2026@bccollege.co.za
Enquiries: Ms Lulama Jongidiza Tel No: (043) 880 0177, Ext 2250
Notes
All applications must be submitted on the new approved Z83 Application form (dated January 2021) obtainable from the DPSA website. The new Z83 Application form must be accompanied by a detailed recently updated comprehensive CV with three (3) contactable references (provide their contact number and email addresses), Driver’s license, ID copies and Qualifications copies, such copies need not to be certified when applying for a post. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to submit the required certified documents. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post you wish to apply for. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. The College reserves the right to withdraw the post at any time. Communication will only be entered into with the shortlisted and successfully candidates. All shortlisted candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship and qualification verification). The suitable candidates will be required to annually disclose their financial interests and declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must consider their applications to be unsuccessful if not contacted within 60 days after the closing date.
Post 32/72, sourced from the DPSA Circular 32 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Higher Education and Training by 18 September 2026, quoting reference BCC08/2026. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.
- Location
- East London
- Salary
- R487 197 p/a
- Closing date
- 18 September 2026 Closed
- Reference
- BCC08/2026
Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.