ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LABOUR RELATIONS

Department of Health

West Coast Health District

Salary: R487 197 per annum
Centre: West Coast District Office, Malmesbury
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/Degree. Experience: Appropriate experience in Labour Relations. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence and willingness to travel. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and good time management planning skills. Ability to think analytical and be able to resolve problems. Ability to negotiate and conciliate. Understanding collective bargaining and dispute resolution in the essential services.

Duties

Support and advice to all staff and supervisors with regards to employee relations. Effective management of all disciplinary matters and disputes. Monitor and maintain the collective bargaining structures. Provide training with regards to employee relations to all employees. Provide advice, guidance and support to your supervisor and the Management team. Coordinate and manage statistics/data with regards to disciplinary- and grievance procedures.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Mr R van Staden Tel No: (022) 814-0331

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical test.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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