The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is inviting qualified candidates to apply for new vacancies at its National Office in Pretoria. These IPID vacancies are ideal for professionals in supply chain management and labour relations who want to build a career in a key public sector institution. If you meet the requirements, make sure you submit your application before the closing date.
Below is a full breakdown of the advertised posts, requirements, duties, salary details, and application process.
| Employer | Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 27 March 2026 |
| Location | Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management (Logistics and Disposal) Ref No: Q9/2026/22
| Post Title | Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management (Logistics and Disposal) |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | Q9/2026/22 |
| Salary | R468 459 per annum |
| Salary Level | Level 09 |
| Centre | Pretoria (National Office) |
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management post at its National Office in Pretoria.
Requirements
Applicants must have a relevant tertiary qualification at NQF Level 7 in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Logistics. Candidates must also have between 3 and 5 years of related logistics management experience at supervisory level, as well as a valid driver’s licence.
Applicants should have knowledge of:
- LOGIS
- PFMA
- Treasury Regulations
- Construction Industry Development Board requirements
- SCM regulations, practice notes, circulars, and policy frameworks
The post also requires:
- Ability to work under pressure
- Computer literacy
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Planning and organising ability
- Leadership
- Financial management skills
- Written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Supervisory skills
- Creativity
- Change management skills
Duties
The successful candidate will coordinate and review the processing of requisitions for goods and services. This includes receiving requisitions, processing them, coordinating orders, and placing service or goods orders where needed.
The role also includes coordinating the safekeeping and distribution of goods, receiving and checking goods, capturing goods on procurement systems, returning damaged or incorrect items, and issuing goods as required. The candidate will also help prepare and collate payment documents.
Another important part of the role is stock control. This includes monitoring inventory, conducting stocktaking, comparing counted stock with official records, identifying outdated or obsolete stock, and coordinating stock disposal.
The successful candidate will also supervise staff in the logistics and disposal section, allocate duties, manage quality control, advise team members, manage performance and discipline, and support staff development.
In addition, the role includes controlling and safeguarding all supply chain documents, implementing secure filing and document management systems, ensuring access control for records, maintaining audit-ready SCM records, protecting confidential supplier and bid information, and managing secure storage and archiving of sensitive documents.
Enquiries
Mr T Nteo
Tel: (012) 399 0103
Senior Labour Relations Ref No: Q9/2026/24
| Post Title | Senior Labour Relations |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | Q9/2026/24 |
| Salary | R397 116 per annum |
| Salary Level | Level 08 |
| Centre | Pretoria (National Office) |
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate is also hiring a Senior Labour Relations official for its National Office in Pretoria.
Requirements
Applicants must have a relevant National Diploma at NQF Level 6 recognised by SAQA in Human Resource Management, Labour Relations, or Law. A valid driver’s licence is also required.
Candidates must have between 3 and 5 years of experience in the labour or employee relations environment.
Applicants should have knowledge of:
- Labour Relations Act
- Employment Equity Act
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act
- Disciplinary Code and Procedure
- Public Service Regulations
- Public Service collective bargaining processes
- Government processes and labour relations legislation
- IPID Act
- Public Service Act
- Case law
The post requires candidates who are competent in interviewing, report writing, and both verbal and written communication. Applicants must be willing to be on standby and perform overtime duties. They must also be fit and competent to handle a firearm, or be willing to undergo such a test. Negotiation skills, planning skills, and creativity are also required.
Duties
The successful candidate will manage labour relations cases, including grievances and misconduct cases. The role includes representing the department in forums such as the CCMA, GPSSBC, and PSCBC, and helping to maintain labour peace and discipline in the department.
The candidate will advise employees and management on labour relations matters and assist with the development, review, and implementation of labour relations policies and procedures. This includes ensuring compliance with labour legislation, collective agreements, and departmental policies.
The role also involves training and capacity building by providing labour relations training to employees, supervisors, and managers, and conducting awareness sessions on grievance procedures, disciplinary processes, and labour legislation.
Another responsibility is coordinating Departmental Bargaining Chamber meetings, including logistics, agenda preparation, and minute-taking where required. The successful candidate will help maintain communication between labour and management structures and promote constructive labour-management relations.
The post also includes administrative and reporting duties such as maintaining case management records, compiling reports, managing labour relations databases, and preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual labour relations reports.
Enquiries
Dr D Ntimba
Tel: (012) 399 0041
How to apply
Applications for these IPID vacancies must be submitted with:
- A completed and signed new Z83 form
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae
Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other documents when applying. These will only be requested from shortlisted candidates.
Applications can be submitted in the following ways:
By post:
Independent Police Investigative Directorate
National Office
Private Bag X941
Pretoria, 0002
By hand delivery:
Benstra Building, 473 Stanza Bopape & Church Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001
By email for Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management
Recruitment12@ipid.gov.za
By email for Senior Labour Relations
Recruitment11@ipid.gov.za
When applying by email, clearly indicate the post name and reference number in the subject line.
For attention:
Ms P Mereko
Tel: (012) 399 0189
Important application notes
Applicants must use the new Z83 form. The form must be fully completed, signed, and initialled. Section A, B, C, and D are compulsory. Sections E, F, and G are not compulsory if a CV is attached, but the question in Part F about conditions preventing re-appointment must still be answered.
Late applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit supporting documents and undergo further checks.
Shortlisted candidates will go through:
- A practical assessment
- An integrity assessment
- Security vetting
- Qualification verification
- Employment verification
- Criminal record, citizenship, and credit record checks
Applicants must also declare any pending criminal, disciplinary, or other allegations or investigations, as well as any conflicts of interest, board memberships, or directorships.
Successful candidates will be appointed subject to security clearance, placed on a 12-month probation period, and required to sign a performance agreement.
Why these IPID vacancies matter
These IPID vacancies offer an opportunity to work in a national oversight institution that plays an important role in accountability and governance. The Pretoria-based posts are suited to candidates with experience in logistics, procurement, and labour relations who want to contribute their skills in a professional public service environment.