Labour Relations Officer

POST 26/177 : LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICER REF NO: NCDEDAT/2026/07 (X1 POST)

SALARY : R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07)

CENTRE : Kimberley Office

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a tertiary NQF level 6 qualification in

Labour Law/ Labour Relations/HRM or related fields. 1-2 years relevant

experience within a Labour Relations field. A valid driver licence will be an

added advantage. Skills & Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Labour

Relations Legislation, Processes of Labour Relations matters, Knowledge of

the Public Service Act & regulations, Processes of the CCMA, PSCBC and

GPSSBC. Good communication skills, computer literacy, facilitation skills,

conflict resolution skills, analytical skills, presentation skills, negotiation skills,

organising skills and interpersonal relationship skills.

DUTIES : Rendering of Labour Relations Advisory Services: Provide advice and

guidance on labour relations issues to management and employees, ensuring

alignment with legislative frameworks. Conducting relevant research to keep

abreast with changes in legislation. Ensure adherence to labour laws,

regulations, collective agreements, and internal HR policies, supporting the

Department's compliance goals. Act as an advisor to management on proactive

strategies to minimise workplace conflicts, ensuring a fair and consistent

approach to employee relations. Attend, participate and present at internal and

external forums/sessions. Conducting relevant research and interpreting

results in order to advise accordingly. Provision of dispute resolution & case

management services: Investigate employee grievances, misconduct, and

disputes. Represent the department in disciplinary hearings, grievance

procedures, and mediation processes. Proactively manage case files and track

outcomes. Liaise with unions and other stakeholders on dispute resolution and

collective bargaining matters. Compilation of charge sheets. Accompanying

and/ or serving documents to stakeholders. To capture, report, track and

safeguard information pertaining to Labour/Employee Relations: Establish,

maintain and update/ capture information on relevant systems databases.

Collection of and coordination/ consolidation of information collected for

compliance reporting. Compilation of draft compliance reports and escalating

for quality assurance. Record keeping of compliance reports/ dispute resolution

bundles and outcomes and consequence management related documents.

Compile and distribute agendas relating to Labour relations sessions to

members of relevant meetings/ committees/ sessions etc. Compilation of draft

minutes of Labour Relations sessions held in line with discussions and

decisions. Coordinating meetings and information sharing sessions with

internal and external stakeholders ensuring logistical arrangements are in

place. Preparing bundles/ case files. Input into policy development/ reviewal.

Provide capacity building services within the department: Coordinating

meetings and information sharing sessions with internal and external

stakeholders which included presenting/ sharing information in terms of Labour

Relations processes and procedures. Liaising with HR to ensure training

programs align with organisational needs and strategic HR goals.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. L. Vezi Tel No: (053) 839 4000

ANNEXURE W

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: NORTH WEST

Applicants must be in possession of a tertiary NQF level 6 qualification in Labour Law/ Labour Relations/HRM or related fields. 1-2 years relevant experience within a Labour Relations field. A valid driver licence will be an added advantage. Skills & Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Labour Relations Legislation, Processes of Labour Relations matters, Knowledge of the Public Service Act & regulations, Processes of the CCMA, PSCBC and GPSSBC. Good communication skills, computer literacy, facilitation skills, conflict resolution skills, analytical skills, presentation skills, negotiation skills, organising skills and interpersonal relationship skills.

Rendering of Labour Relations Advisory Services: Provide advice and guidance on labour relations issues to management and employees, ensuring alignment with legislative frameworks. Conducting relevant research to keep abreast with changes in legislation. Ensure adherence to labour laws, regulations, collective agreements, and internal HR policies, supporting the Department's compliance goals. Act as an advisor to management on proactive strategies to minimise workplace conflicts, ensuring a fair and consistent approach to employee relations. Attend, participate and present at internal and external forums/sessions. Conducting relevant research and interpreting results in order to advise accordingly. Provision of dispute resolution & case management services: Investigate employee grievances, misconduct, and disputes. Represent the department in disciplinary hearings, grievance procedures, and mediation processes. Proactively manage case files and track outcomes. Liaise with unions and other stakeholders on dispute resolution and collective bargaining matters. Compilation of charge sheets. Accompanying and/ or serving documents to stakeholders. To capture, report, track and safeguard information pertaining to Labour/Employee Relations: Establish, maintain and update/ capture information on relevant systems databases. Collection of and coordination/ consolidation of information collected for compliance reporting. Compilation of draft compliance reports and escalating for quality assurance. Record keeping of compliance reports/ dispute resolution bundles and outcomes and consequence management related documents. Compile and distribute agendas relating to Labour relations sessions to members of relevant meetings/ committees/ sessions etc. Compilation of draft minutes of Labour Relations sessions held in line with discussions and decisions. Coordinating meetings and information sharing sessions with internal and external stakeholders ensuring logistical arrangements are in place. Preparing bundles/ case files. Input into policy development/ reviewal. Provide capacity building services within the department: Coordinating meetings and information sharing sessions with internal and external stakeholders which included presenting/ sharing information in terms of Labour Relations processes and procedures. Liaising with HR to ensure training programs align with organisational needs and strategic HR goals.

Applications quoting the relevant reference should be forwarded as follows: The Head of the Department, Post To: Department of Economic Development and Tourism P/Bag X6108, Kimberley, 8300 or Hand Deliver to: MetLife Towers, (Post Office Building), T Floor (Registry Office), Post Office Building, Kimberley or Email applications to: HRA@ncdedat.gov.za Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the address specified above. The application must include a duly completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at https://www.dpsa.gov.za/, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae CV; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Please note a separate application is required for each position applied for. Applications received using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Applicants are not required to submit/attach copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the new (Z83) form and detailed curriculum vitae only. The provision of certified documents will only be required from shortlisted candidates for submission on or before the day of the interview following a formal communication from Human Resources unit. In instances where applicants are in possession of a foreign qualification, it is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and only submit proof of such evaluation upon being shortlisted for a post. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders will be required to submit a copy of their Permanent Residence Permits only if shortlisted. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned instruction/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post/s. Applications, including those submitted via registered mail must reach the department before 16:00 on the day of the closing date. Incomplete applications, or applications received after the closing date will be disqualified. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Please note that suitable candidates will be subjected to a technical assessment as well as satisfactory personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial-asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification. Successful candidates will also be subjected to a security clearance process. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be required to sign the performance agreement within three months from the date of assumption of duty. It will also be required that the successful candidate declare to the EA particulars of all registrable financial interests. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process and the verification of educational qualification certificates. Appointment of these positions will be provisional, pending the issue of security clearance. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s). OTHER POSTS

Applications: HRA@ncdedat.gov.za