Assistant Director: Labour Relations REF NO: 31/2026/2027 at North West: Department of Community Safety & Transport Management

REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric (Grade 12) certificate or equivalent plus National Diploma / Bachelor's Degree (NQF6/7) /in Labour Relations / Labour Law / Industrial Relations. Valid Drivers License. Three (3) to five (5) years relevant working experience in the Field of Labour Relations of which two (2) years must be at a Supervisory (Salary Level 7/8) level. A valid drivers license.
• Knowledge: Through knowledge of Labour Legislations, Acts, Public Service Policies / Regulations and Collective Bargaining Agreements. Ability to work under pressure. The ability to develop and interpret policies.
• Skills: Computer literacy in Microsoft packages. Research, conflict resolution skills, interpersonal skills, communication (verbal and report writing). Analytic investigation and presentation skills. 

DUTIES :

• Facilitate / investigate grievances. Investigate misconduct and conduct disciplinary hearings. Represent the employer at conciliations and arbitrations.
• Represent the department at Collective Bargaining structures and at the Provincial Labour Relations Forum. Compile various Labour Relations reports.
• Advise management on Labour Relations issues. Strike management. Manage the performance of personnel within the unit. Capacity building in the department.