assistant director: collective bargaining, Ref No. REFS/045395

Apply for assistant director: collective bargaining at department of department of roads and transport. Closing date 2026-04-24.

Job Summary

Department: department of roads and transport

Directorate: corporate services

Province: gauteng

Reference: REFS/045395

Closing Date: 2026-04-24

Salary: R468,459

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 9

Centre: Johannesburg (Head Office) REQUIRMENTS: National Diploma/Degree (NQF level 6/7) in Labour Relations/ Labour Law/ Human Resource Management. Minimum of 3 – 5 years of experience in Labour Relations, collective bargaining, legal environment and/or case management. Knowledge and skills: GPG and DPDRT policies and procedures and relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations, knowledge of SLA’s, conflict management and financial management. DUTIES: Facilitate collective bargaining processes in the Department. Monitor all Collective Bargaining activities in the Department. Monitor all Collective Bargaining activities in the Department. Facilitate labour related policies guidelines and labour relations processes. Provide Labour Relations advice and technical support to line managers in the Department (Regions, TOLABSs and DLTSs). Facilitate and monitor consultative structures within the Department. Conduct impact analysis on labour relations processes and policies. Monitor the implementation of arbitration awards and collective agreements. Communicate the decision/awards. Conduct advocacy sessions to promote fair and sound collective bargaining practices in the Department. Capacitate line managers and employees on collective bargaining matters. Manage strike action in the Department. Facilitate grievance resolution arising from collective bargaining processes and intervene in conflict management. Manage resources (Human, Equipment/Assets). ENQUIRIES: Ms. A. Mkhombo (011) 355 -7521 /Ms. P. Mabasa (011) 355 – 7175 91

Minimum Qualification

National Diploma or Degree (NQF level 6/7) in Labour Relations, Labour Law, or Human Resource Management

Experience Required

3-5 Years in Collective Bargaining and Labour Relations

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Expert knowledge of GPG and DPDRT policies and Public Service Regulations
  • Proficiency in Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and contract monitoring
  • Advanced conflict management and mediation skills
  • Financial management and resource allocation
  • Strategic analysis of labour trends
  • Stakeholder relationship management

Requirements

3 - 5 years of experience in Labour Relations, collective bargaining, legal environment, or case management

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Facilitate and oversee all collective bargaining processes and activities within the Department
  • Develop and facilitate labour-related policies, procedural guidelines, and operational labour relations processes
  • Provide professional advisory services and technical support on labour matters to line managers across Regions, TOLABs, and DLTSs
  • Manage and monitor departmental consultative structures to ensure effective stakeholder engagement
  • Conduct impact analysis on existing labour relations policies and procedural frameworks
  • Oversee the implementation and communication of arbitration awards and collective agreements
  • Lead advocacy and capacity-building sessions to promote fair collective bargaining practices among employees and management
  • Coordinate strike management protocols and facilitate the resolution of grievances arising from bargaining processes
  • Manage allocated resources including human capital, departmental equipment, and assets

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R468459 per annum (Plus benefits) (level 09)

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Ms. A. Mkhombo (011) 355 -7521 /Ms. P. Mabasa (011) 355 - 7175 91

Reference No:

REFS/045395

Application Process

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