Specialist: Employment Standards x1
Job Details
Job Title: Specialist: Employment Standards
Reference Number: HR4/4/8/970
Salary: R1 059 105 per annum (all-inclusive)
Location: Bloemfontein (Provincial Office)
Centre: Provincial Office, Free State
Sector: Government / Labour
Application Methods: Post, hand delivery, or email
Overview
The Specialist: Employment Standards is a senior management position responsible for overseeing the implementation and enforcement of employment standards within the Free State.
The role involves policy development, inspection, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and management of resources within the Sub-directorate.
Job Description
This position manages the Employment Standards Inspection Strategy, ensures compliance with employment laws, monitors policy implementation, and conducts educational and advocacy programmes for internal and external stakeholders.
It also oversees human, financial, and asset resources of the Sub-directorate.
Key Responsibilities
Policy & Strategy
Develop and monitor policy and work plans to ensure harmonious employer-employee relationships
Implement Employment Standards Inspection Strategy and procedures
Convert policy into actionable processes
Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy
Conduct advocacy and educational programmes
Engage with internal and external stakeholders on employment standards
Resource Management
Manage human, financial, and physical resources within the Sub-directorate
Ensure effective allocation and utilisation of resources
Compliance & Inspection
Inspect and enforce compliance with employment laws
Ensure policies and regulations are adhered to within relevant sectors
Minimum Requirements
Qualification at NQF Level 6 or higher (SAQA recognised) in:
B-Proc / B-Juris / Labour Relations / BCom Law / BA Law / LLB
5 years functional experience:
2 years at Assistant Director level
3 years in inspection/enforcement of employment laws
Valid driver’s license
Skills & Knowledge
Public Service regulations, corporate governance, Batho Pele principles
Policy implementation and translation into actionable plans
Facilitation, planning, organisation, time management
Computer literacy, report writing, presentation skills
Negotiation, interviewing, listening, analytical research, problem-solving
Key Competencies
Leadership and strategic thinking
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective stakeholder engagement and communication
Project management and organisational skills
Integrity, professionalism, and decision-making
Enquiries
Contact: Mr M Luxande
Phone: 051 505 6324
How to Apply
Post: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X522, Bloemfontein, 9300
Hand Delivery: Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein
Email: jobs-fs5@labour.gov.za
Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Free State