Assistant Director: HRM & ER (35/10) – DPSA Circ 35
Department of Employment and Labour
📝 About the role
Assistant Director: Human Resource Management and Employment Relations at the Department of Employment and Labour's Eastern Cape Provincial Office (East London). Oversees HR policy, employment relations, employment equity and service benefits in the province.
✅ Key duties
- Coordinate and monitor implementation of HRM policies in the province
- Monitor and advise on Employment Relations policies and prescripts
- Coordinate and manage Employment Equity programmes
- Monitor administration of service benefits
- Manage staff and all resources of the sub-directorate
🎓 Requirements
- 3-year relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management
- 2 years supervisory experience
- 2 years functional experience in HR and Employment Relations services
- Valid driver's licence
- Knowledge of Public Service transformation, HR systems, Public Service Act, recruitment and selection, Batho Pele, MISS
- Skills: administration and financial management, project management, communication, computer literacy, analytical, problem solving, conflict and people management
📮 How to apply
Apply on the new Z83 form (from any Public Service department or www.gov.za/documents) plus an updated comprehensive CV. Each post needs its own Z83; complete Sections A-D in full and sign it. Quote the reference number, job title and department. Post or hand deliver to: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag 9005, East London; or hand deliver at No. 03 Hill Street, East London. Or email the Z83 and CV as ONE attachment to Jobs-EC2@labour.gov.za, with the correct job title and reference number in the email. Closing: 16 October 2026, 16:00 (walk-in) or 23:59 (online). Only shortlisted candidates submit certified copies of qualifications. Old Z83 forms will not be considered.
Email your application to: Jobs-EC2@labour.gov.za and use the subject line Application: Assistant Director: HRM & ER (35/10) – DPSA Circ 35 (Ref HR 4/4/1/85).
Hand-deliver or post to: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag 9005, East London; or hand deliver at No. 03 Hill Street, East London
Enquiries: Mr S Joko, Tel (043) 701 3030
Original advert: Department of Employment and Labour