This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Department of Health

Directorate: Employee Relations

Salary: R487 197 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Cape Town
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 24 July 2026
Circular: No 24 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management or Labour Law. Experience: Appropriate experience in Labour Relations in the Public or Private Sector. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code (B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to travel. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Strong interpersonal, planning, conflict handling and organising skills. Ability to think analytically and the ability to resolve problems. Understanding collective bargaining and dispute resolution in the essential services. Investigative and presiding skills in respect of disciplinary matters/hearings.

Duties

Give expert advice and support regarding variety of labour relations issues such as misconduct, grievances, and disputes. Act as employer’s representative at misconduct disciplinary hearings, conciliations and arbitrations. Facilitate Labour Relations trainings. Investigate and management of grievances. Monitoring and Evaluation of relevant employment relations practices and activities. Management of ER database, draft learning outcomes reports, relevant standard operating procedures and policies. Ensure optimal supervision of staff.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Mr M Ngqame Tel No: (021) 831-5864

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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