Assistant Director: Labour Relations Directorate: Employee Relations

Department

Department of Health and Wellness

Location

Chief Directorate: People Management

Salary

R487 197 per annum

Closing date

See advert

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number.
Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
Make sure it arrives before the closing date. Late applications are not considered.

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent in Human Resource Management or Labour Law or Labour Relations. Experience: Appropriate experience in Labour Relations, with specific reference to the collective bargaining sector, in the Public or Private Sector. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code (B/EB) driver’s license and willingness to travel. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal, planning, organising skills and conflict management skills. Ability to think analytically and the ability to resolve problems. Bargaining skills and knowledge of collective bargaining structures and processes. Understanding of service delivery within essentials services sector and strike management. Investigative and presiding knowledge and skills in respect of disciplinary matters/hearings. D

Duties

Manage and coordinate all administrative and logistical functions relating to the PHSDSBC, CCPWC forums, other collective bargaining structures and all relevant task teams, and committees emanating from it. Represent the employer at all relevant bargaining council’s, chambers and meetings. Monitoring and evaluation of Institutional Management and Labour Committees (IMLC’s) within the Department of Health and Wellness. Draft and present reports to management relating to all collective bargaining matters. Manage and co-ordinate any industrial action within the Department. Management of discipline and grievances when required. Represent the employer at conciliation and arbitration hearings. Management of employees within the sub-directorate. Conduct and facilitate relevant labour relations training.

Enquiries

Mr FB Van Rooyen Tel No: (021) 831-58655 / Francios.VanRooyen@westerncape.gov.za

How to apply

Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 36 of 2026.