Administration · Circular 33 of 2026
Assistant Director Labour Relations
Department of Higher Education and Training
Overview
Assistant Director Labour Relations position requiring a diploma in Labour Relations or HR Management plus 3-5 years experience in a labour relations environment.
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate / Grade 12/STD10 or NCV level 4.
- An appropriate National Diploma (NQF6) in Labour Relations, Employment Relations and Human Resource Management or HR and related qualification.
- A minimum of 3-5 years working experience Labour Relations or Human Resource Management environment to related field.
- Knowledge of Labour Relations Act, Public Service Legislations and Policies related to Human Resource Management.
- Sound Knowledge of Labour Relations status.
- Sounds Knowledge of Internal Labour Organization (ILO) Knowledge and understanding of the TVET/CET Administration.
- Knowledge and understanding of Higher Education sector.
- Administrative, Planning and organisation, Financial Management, Report Writing, Communication and interpersonal, Problem solving, Computer literacy, Analytical, Client oriented, Project management, Team leadership, People management, Conducting investigation, Presentation skills, Client service focus integrity, Committed, Proactive, loyal and Ethics.
- National Senior Certificate/Grade12/STD 10 or NCV level 4.
- A relevant National Diploma (NQF6) in Information Technology or IT related qualification.
- A minimum of 3-5 years working experience in IT environment.
- Three (3) years supervisory/ management experience.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- A knowledge of computer hardware, software and programmes.
- A Knowledge of policies and governance environment of TVET Colleges including knowledge of the annual reporting requirements by the Higher Education Institutions.
- A knowledge and understanding of Corporate ICT principle and understanding of the monitoring of performance management system.
- Administer computer hardware, software and network skills.
- Administrative, planning and organising.
- Financial management, Reporting writing, Communication and Interpersonal problem solving skills.
- Computer literacy, Analytical, Client oriented and project management.
- Team leadership, People management, Planning and organising skills.
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 investigation and disciplinary hearings.
- Management of Strike action, Minimize labour dispute.
- Facilitate and conduct labour relations training and workshop, Ensure proper implementation of the collective bargaining council resolutions.
- Management of all Human, Financial and other resources of the unit.
- Investigate misconduct cases and compile investigation report Management of discipline, represent the Department during formal disciplinary hearing, provide advice on informal hearings and ensure the implementation of disciplinary sanctions.
- Investigate and finalize all grievances and complaints received from employees in the Department / Colleges.
- Co- ordinate and provide support in terms of representing the Department/ Colleges in all disputes referred to the Public Service Sectoral Bargaining Council /Education Labour Relations Council and the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration.
- Manage information and records of all activities in the Labour Relations in the college.
- Manage resources of the section.
- Monitor precautionary suspensions in the college.
- Development, review and monitor the implementation of Information Communication Technology (ICT) policies.
- Conduct research regarding national and provincial policy framework, legislation, collective agreements, internet, relevant readings etc.
- Ensure consultation process of draft policies with all relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure that all new ICT policies are work shopped to all staff.
- Ensure the development, establishment of appropriate E- governance and ICT policies, frameworks and standards.
- Implement, enforce and ensure adherence of IT policies and procedures to all campuses.
- Ensure that appropriate policies and processes are put in place for risk management.
- Information System Management, Administer and monitor IT Security and Electronic access.
- Establish systems to safeguard hardware and data, Perform system backups.
- Network Management and Maintenance, Research and develop specifications for (Local Area Network& Wide Area Network) LAN and WAN technologies according to the college’s requirements.
- Procure LAN and WAN technologies.
- Distribute LAN and WAN access to students and staff according to the college policy and needs.
- Set-up, manage and maintain WAN, LAN, E-mail and internet connections to all the colleges, Troubleshooting, resolving and documenting all ICT related issues.
How to apply
Please forward applications to email address below each post. Email address: asdlr0926@ksdtvet.edu.za FOR ATTENTION : Mr Z. Galada, HR Manager Please forward applications to email address below each post. Email address: asdit0926@ksdtvet.edu.za FOR ATTENTION : Mr Z. Galada, HR Manager
Enquiries: Mr L. Mabula Tel No: (047) 505 1031 Mr L. Mabula Tel No: (047) 505 1031
Notes
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified and experienced people for the following Department of Higher Education & Training (KSDTVET College), for appointment in the following permanent positions Instructions to applicants: The application must include a fully completed and signed new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department and a detailed Curriculum Vitae with three(3)contactable references(email address and contact number),Only shortlisted candidates will submit qualifications, identity documents, qualifications and all other relevant documents like driver’s licence when shortlisted The college has the right to withdraw and/or amend adverts for post(s) and retains the right not to fill the post(s) as determined by the delegated authority. It is the responsibility of applicants to ensure that their applications reach the college on or before the closing date. Applications received after the closing date will under no circumstances be considered. Applicant are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a competency or skills test, including SMS, shall undertake two pre entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on pre-entry technical generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. According to Section 32B (3) of National Qualifications Framework Act No.67 of 2008, it is unlawful to falsely or fraudulently claim to have a qualification or part qualification registered on the NQF or awarded by educational institution, a skills development provider, a quality council or a recognised foreign institution. The HOD in the relevant Department shall report such violations to the (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to qualifications and citizen verification; criminal records and financial/assets record checks. Applicants who have not been invited for an interview within 90 days should consider their applications unsuccessful. Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified and experienced people for the following Department of Higher Education & Training (KSDTVET College), for appointment in the following permanent positions Instructions to applicants: The application must include a fully completed and signed new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department and a detailed Curriculum Vitae with three(3)contactable references(email address and contact number),Only shortlisted candidates will submit qualifications, identity documents, qualifications and all other relevant documents like driver’s licence when shortlisted The college has the right to withdraw and/or amend adverts for post(s) and retains the right not to fill the post(s) as determined by the delegated authority. It is the responsibility of applicants to ensure that their applications reach the college on or before the closing date. Applications received after the closing date will under no circumstances be considered. Applicant are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a competency or skills test, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on pre-entry technical generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. According to Section 32B(3) of National Qualifications Framework Act No.67 of 2008, it is unlawful to falsely or fraudulently claim to have a qualification or part qualification registered on the NQF or awarded by educational institution, a skills development provider, a quality council or a recognised foreign institution. The HOD in the relevant Department shall report such violations to the (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to qualifications and citizen verification; criminal records and financial/assets record checks. Applicants who have not been invited for an interview within 90 days should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Post 33/40, sourced from the DPSA Circular 33 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Higher Education and Training by 30 September 2026 POST 33/41 `: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REF NO: KSD ASDIT 09/2026 Nature of post: Permanent (PERSAL) 30 September 2026, quoting reference KSDASDLR/09/2026. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.
- Location
- National
- Salary
- R487 197 – R487 197 p/a · Level 9
- Closing date
- 30 September 2026 POST 33/41 `: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REF NO: KSD ASDIT 09/2026 Nature of post: Permanent (PERSAL) 30 September 2026
- Reference
- KSDASDLR/09/2026
Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.