Deputy Director: Employee Relations

02/11/2026 Department: Eastern Cape Provincial Government Centre: Provincial Office, Bisho Salary: R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive remuneration package. 187 Reference: DSD DUTIES Manage and coordinate labour relations and collective bargaining functions within the Department. Provide advice and support to management on labour relations matters, disciplinary processes, grievances, misconduct, incapacity and dispute resolution. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of labour relations policies, procedures and collective agreements. Represent the Department in disciplinary hearings, conciliations, arbitrations and negotiations at relevant bargaining council structures, including the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council. Facilitate sound employer–employee relations and promote labour peace within the Department. Monitor compliance with labour legislation, collective agreements and departmental policies. Analyse labour relations trends and case law, and develop intervention strategies to address workplace conflict and misconduct. Compile reports, submissions and statistics on labour relations matters. Liaise with organised labour, management and relevant stakeholders on labour relations and collective bargaining matters. Supervise staff and ensure effective management of resources within the component. ENQUIRIES Mr Y Singqandu Tel No: (043) 605 5042 or Ms Q Blayi Tel No: (043) 605 5048. e-Recruitment Technical Support: [email protected] HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za (under Careers) and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: [email protected]. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. NOTE EE Target: Africans/White Male Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

National Senior Certificate Plus a National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Law, Labour Relations, Human Resource Management or any relevant/equivalent qualification. 3-5 to five years’ relevant experience at Assistant Director level in Labour Relations. A driver’s licence is a prerequisite. Competencies: Sound knowledge of Labour relations legislation and prescripts, including the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, disciplinary procedures, grievance management and collective bargaining processes. Knowledge of PSCBC and sectoral council resolutions and policies. Strong leadership, conflict management, negotiation, dispute resolution, analytical, report-writing and problem-solving skills. Good communication, stakeholder management, planning and organisational skills. Ability to interpret and apply labour legislation and policies. Computer literacy in MS Office packages. Strong supervisory and people-management skills.