ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Support Services

Salary: R338 106 per annum
Centre: Emergency Medical Services
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 33 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Senior certificate (or equivalent). Experience: Appropriate experience in an Employee Relations environment. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver’s license. Willingness to travel. Ability to work independently and under pressure. Ability to work effectively within a team environment. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Labour legislation and collective agreements. Employee Relations management prescripts, policies, procedures and delegations. Relevant institutional, provincial and national legal and policy frameworks. Disciplinary, grievance and dispute resolution processes. Collective bargaining structures and labour relations practices. Computer literacy. Interpersonal and relationship management skills. Conflict management and negotiation skills. Decision-making and problem solving skills. Policy interpretation skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Organisational and administrative skills. Ability to compile and analyse Employee Relations statistics and reports.

Duties

Provide advice, support and guidance to employees and supervisors on Employee Relations matters, labour legislation, collective agreements and departmental policies. Administer and monitor disciplinary cases and grievance procedures, including maintaining databases, registers and case records. Facilitate the effective functioning of the Institutional Management and Labour Committee (IMLC) through coordinating meetings, compiling agendas, recording minutes and maintaining labour relations statistics. Provide administrative and logistical support for Employee Relations training and development initiatives. Maintain and analyse Employee Relations statistics and compile reports for management and relevant stakeholders. Assist with the preparation of conciliation and arbitration matters, including the compilation of supporting documentation and maintenance of dispute registers. -Provide supervisory support to the Administrative Clerk and Intern and assist the Senior Administrative Officer with supervisory responsibilities. Promote compliance with labour legislation, collective agreements and departmental Employee Relations policies and procedures.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Mr A Mniki Tel No: (021) 510-0004

Note

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Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 11 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 11 September 2026.

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