DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICER
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICER
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATIONS : Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number, The
Department of Social Development, Private Bag X20616, Bloemfontein, 9300.
or place applications in an application box at Cnr Charlotte Maxeke and West
Burger Street, Old Standard Bank Building, Bloemfontein or E-mail to
Recruitment@fssocdev.gov.za. Tel No: 083 555 9270
FOR ATTENTION : Ms. AW Molalenyane – Human Resource Management (Recruitment Section)
Old Standard Bank Building
CLOSING DATE : 20 March 2026
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a duly complete Z83 form (effective from 01
January 2021) obtainable from any Public Service Department. Applicants are
not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents
on application but must submit a fully completed signed Z83 form and detailed
Curriculum Vitae. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification. A clear
indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be
indicated on your Z.83. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own
application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and
signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and
sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the
selection process.
All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be
completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is
acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the
question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must
be answered and declaration signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with
detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83
application form is required. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit
certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or
before the interview date.
Applicants with foreign qualifications would be
required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification
Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the
requested documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be
limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within
six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that
your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a
personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification,
financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous
employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to
security clearance processes.
All shortlisted candidates including 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 must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24
months. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic
disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already
been appointed. It is the department’s objective to address the Employment
Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan
and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of
these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly
considered to adhere to the EE targets of the department. The Department
reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw advertised posts if by so doing,
the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People
with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their
applications).
OTHER POSTS
POST 08/423 : LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICER REF NO: DSDFS 43/26
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE Provincial Office (Bloemfontein)
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF Level 6) as recognized by SAQA in Labour Relations
or equivalent qualification. Valid Driver’s License. Knowledge: Labour
Relations Legislation Processes of Labour Relation matters. Knowledge of the
Public Service processes of the CCMA, PSCBC and GPSSBC.
DUTIES : Handle misconduct cases, grievances and disputes in line with relevant
legislations/resolutions to ensure proper resolution thereof. Advise
management on all labour relations matters in order to minimize unfair labour
practices. Capture information of misconduct cases, grievances and dispute
on employee relations management information system for record keeping
purposes. Provide a secretariat service to the Departmental consultative
committee.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. K Makhema at 066 487 6107
APPLICATIONS : be email to Recruitment@fssocdev.gov.za
