ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LABOUR RELATIONS

Department of Health

Directorate: Employee Relations

Salary: R487 197 per annum
Centre: Chief Directorate: People Management
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 23 October 2026
Circular: No 36 of 2026

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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. Dispute resolution skills and knowledge Computer Literacy in Ms Office Skills.

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.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

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

Note

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

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 9 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 October 2026.