SUSPENDED Labour department director-general Jimmy Manyi's disciplinary hearing will be held on September 1.

Manyi, pictured, appeared before a disciplinary committee on July 27 but asked for a postponement, department spokesman Mzobanzi Jikazana said yesterday.

But Jikazana would not confirm if Manyi faced 13 charges or if he had legal representation, as reported in the Sunday Times yesteday

The paper said Manyi faced 13 charges, ranging from misconduct to insubordination, after a fallout with Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana.

The row was apparently sparked by Manyi serving as president of the Black Management Forum and as labour department DG at the same time.

He allegedly offered the services of his consultancy at a meeting with representatives of the Norwegian embassy in March.

He was also accused of showing disrespect to Mdladlana at meetings, allegedly telling the minister to conclude lengthy speeches.

Manyi was also allegedly accused of approving the appointment of an executive manager in his office on a high salary.