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GEORGE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
 


EXTERNAL CIRCULATION 
DIRECTORATE: CORPORATE SERVICES 
POST DESIGNATION: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER: LABOUR RELATIONS - GEORGE 
PERMANENT APPOINTMENT 
WC0440778
REFERENCE: 3803627 
CLOSING DATE: 2025-09-05 AT 16:30 PM 
Salary : R 558 948 - R 725 592 per annum T14 (subject to TASK job evaluation outcome) 
Additional Service Benefits : Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements), 13th Cheque and Group Life Insurance 
Perks : Cellphone and Vehicle Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements) 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 
  • A relevant 3 year tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management or related field 
  • 5 - 8 years’ relevant experience with supervisory experience 
  • Valid Driver's License 
 
COMPETENCIES:
  • Core Professional Competencies: Organisational Awareness, Consulting, Planning and Organising, Monitoring and Control, Negotiation, Oral Communication, Written Communication 
  • Functional Competencies: Change Management, HR Technology / Information Management, HR Service Delivery, Strategic HR Management, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Learning and Development, Occupational Health and Safety, Compensation and Benefits Management, Performance Management, Employee Wellness, Industrial and Labour Relations 
  • Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation 
  • Personal Competencies: Action and Outcome Orientation, Conflict Management, Resilience, Learning Orientation, Accountability and Ethical Conduct, Problem Solving and Analysis 
  • Management / Leadership Competencies: Direction Setting, Impact and Influence, Coaching and Mentoring, Team Orientation 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 
  • Manage and control of the Labour Relations Section. 
  • Provide advice to Management and Line Managers on Labour Relations matters. 
  • Recommend disciplinary action and undertake preliminary investigations. 
  • Represent the employer on the CCMA, Bargaining Council and complicated disciplinary hearings. 
  • Manage, develop and control of Labour Relations Policies. 
  • Manage grievances procedures. 
  • Manage the functioning of the Local Labour Forum. 
  • Manage Labour Relations Training process. 
  • Develop and Manage strike contingency plan. 
  • Monitor Labour Relations trends and advise Management accordingly. 
  • Internal and external communication on Labour Relations matters. 
  • Financial Management for the Labour Relations Sections. 
 
SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST 
  • Good interpersonal skills. 
  • Good written communication skills and accuracy. 
  • Ability to communicate in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
  • Sound knowledge of Labour legislation. 
 
 
ENQUIRIES: B CASSIM (044 801 9170) 
PROBATION PERIOD: 6 months 
 
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS 
Applications must be submitted electronically on the E-recruitment site, which can be found on the George Municipality website, www.george.gov.za, under Job Portal. Applicants must register and apply online before 05 September 2025 at 16:30 pm. 
 
Please Note the following when applying on the Portal: 
  • Applicants must please ensure to follow the Assisting Guidelines that can be accessed on the website under Job Portal, before completing their online application. 
  • Applicants should check and verify their current status or the progression of their application, by referring to their " Inbox" tab on the Portal. 
  • Please ensure that all the information on your profile is correct and all the necessary documents are attached, prior to submitting your job application. 
 
Applicants must complete all the mandatory profile fields honestly and thoroughly. Please ensure the following documents are submitted under the correct field titles: 
  • A comprehensive CV (Stipulating full employment history-title of position held, time periods and duties). 
  • All applications must be accompanied by certified copies (not older than 6 months), by a Commissioner of Oath. 
  • All relevant Qualifications and Identity document must accompany your application. Driver’s license and registration with a professional body must accompany your application only If applicable. 
 
Only online applications will be accepted. 
The turnaround time for assistance with any portal related challenges is two (2) working days. Applicants are urged to register and apply well in advance. 
 
Disqualification:
Please note that the following may lead to disqualification: 
  • Applicants who attempt to gain favour with any members of the selection panel or any other employee or councillor for that matter, will be disqualified. 
  • Applicants who intentionally misrepresent information in pursuit of their own benefit will also be disqualified. 
  • According to the Local Government Municipal Staff Regulations (Gazette no. 45181), a person who was dismissed from a Municipality for any reason stated in Annexure E of the said Regulations, may not be employed in any Municipality before the period set out in the Annexure, has expired (refer to Local Government Municipal Staff Regulations: Annexure E). 
  • Late applications will not be accepted. 
  • Candidates who do not adhere to the instructions for preliminary evaluation, practical assessment and interviews will be disqualified. 
 
NB: Please note, where necessary, shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a screening and vetting process. By applying for this position, candidates agree to background checks being performed which will include reference and other relevant checks. 
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
Should you not hear from us within 3 months of the closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful. 
George Municipality is an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of affirmative action and Employment Equity. Preference will be given to applicants from the designated/under - represented groups. 
The appointment will be subject to the need for signing of an employment contract and, where applicable, a performance agreement and disclosure of benefits and interest. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 2025-09-05 at 16:30 PM










​EXTERNAL CIRCULATION 
DIRECTORATE: COMMUNITY SAFETY & MOBILITY 
POST DESIGNATION: GRADE A TESTING OFFICER - GEORGE 
PERMANENT APPOINTMENT 
WC0446428 & WC0446429 
REFERENCE: 3778947 
CLOSING DATE: 2025 – 09 - 03 
Salary : R316 392 - R410 676 (T10) per annum 
Additional Service Benefits : Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements), 13th Cheque and Group Life Insurance 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 
  • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) 
  • Computer Literacy: MS Office 
  • Relevant Certificate (Grade A Examiner of Driving Licences certificate) 
  • Code A and EC driving license 
  • 5 - 8 years relevant experience with supervisory experience 
 
PREFFERED REQUIREMENTS: 
  • Ability to communicate in at least two of the three languages of the Western Cape 
 
COMPETENCIES:
  • Core Professional Competencies-Written and Oral Communication, Attention to Detail, Influencing, Ethics and Professionalism, Organizational Awareness, Problem Solving, Planning and Organizing 
  • Functional Competencies-Business Processes, Use of Technology, Data Processing and Analysis 
  • Public Services Orientation Competencies-Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation, Client Orientation and Customer Focus 
  • Personal Competencies-Action Orientation, Resilience, Change Readiness, Cognitive Ability, Learning Orientation 
  • Management/Leadership Competencies-Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Direction Setting, Coaching and Mentoring 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 
  • Ensure the eyesight of an application is correct for the type of vehicle the applicant applied for 
  • Ensure that applicant complies with the set requirements for a learner’s license 
  • Ensure that the applicant is competent to drive the correct class vehicle and comply with the rules of the road and road signs 
  • Keep record of all driving tests that has been passed and failed 
  • Retrieve information when required 
  • Provide a service to the public 
  • Ensure that duties are executed correctly 
 
SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST 
  • Be able to use own integrity 
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills 
  • Outstanding problem-solving skills 
  • Ability to identify and address irregularities 
  • Analytical thinker 
  • Should be a keen learner 
  • Position requires applicant to utilise own vehicle to and from work 
 
ENQUIRIES: MR HP Junies (0448782400) 
PROBATION PERIOD: 6 months 
 
 
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS 
Applications must be submitted electronically on the E-recruitment site, which can be found on the George Municipality website, www.george.gov.za, under Job Portal. Applicants must register and apply online before [2025-09-03]at 16:30pm. 
 
Please Note the following when applying on the Portal: 
  • Applicants must please ensure to follow the Assisting Guidelines that can be accessed on the website under Job Portal, before completing their online application. 
  • Applicants should check and verify their current status or the progression of their application, by referring to their " Inbox" tab on the Portal. 
  • Please ensure that all the information on your profile is correct and all the necessary documents are attached, prior to submitting your job application. 
 
Applicants must complete all the mandatory profile fields honestly and thoroughly. Please ensure the following documents are submitted under the correct field titles: 
  • A comprehensive CV (Stipulating full employment history-title of position held, time periods and duties). 
  • All applications must be accompanied by certified copies (not older than 6 months), by a Commissioner of Oath. 
  • All relevant Qualifications and Identity document must accompany your application. Driver’s license and registration with a professional body must accompany your application only If applicable. 
 
Only online applications will be accepted. 
The turnaround time for assistance with any portal related challenges is two (2) working days. Applicants are urged to register and apply well in advance. 
 
Disqualification:
Please note that the following may lead to disqualification: 
  • Applicants who attempt to gain favour with any members of the selection panel or any other employee or councillor for that matter, will be disqualified. 
  • Applicants who intentionally misrepresent information in pursuit of their own benefit will also be disqualified. 
  • According to the Local Government Municipal Staff Regulations (Gazette no. 45181), a person who was dismissed from a Municipality for any reason stated in Annexure E of the said Regulations, may not be employed in any Municipality before the period set out in the Annexure, has expired (refer to Local Government Municipal Staff Regulations: Annexure E). 
  • Late applications will not be accepted. 
  • Candidates who do not adhere to the instructions for preliminary evaluations, practical assessment and interviews will be disqualified. 
 
NB: Please note, where necessary, shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a screening and vetting process. By applying for this position, candidates agree to background checks being performed which will include reference and other relevant checks. 
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
Should you not hear from us within 3 months of the closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful. 
George Municipality is an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of affirmative action and Employment Equity. Preference will be given to applicants from the designated/under -represented groups. 
The appointment will be subject to the need for signing of an employment contract and, where applicable, a performance agreement and disclosure of benefits and interest. 
 
CLOSING DATE: [2025-09-03] 16:30PM