DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS (DISPUTE RESOLUTIONS, MISCONDUCT AND LITIGATION)

Department of Health

Directorate: Employee Relations

Salary: R932 292 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.)
Centre: Head Office, Cape Town (Stationed on the premises of Stikland Hospital)
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate 3-year National Degree/Diploma in Law (LLB) or in Labour Law. Experience: Appropriate experience in the handling and management of labour disputes (conciliation and arbitration), misconduct cases and labour court litigations. Appropriate managerial experience. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer literacy. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of all relevant Labour Legislation and all other legislation relevant to the Health Sector. Knowledge, experience, and skills wrt dispute resolution of the relevant Bargaining Council and CCMA. Knowledge, experience, and skills wrt Labour Court procedures and practices. Ability to work under pressure.

Duties

Providing formal legal advice and guidance to all relevant stakeholders pertaining to Labour disputes, misconduct and Litigation matters. Researching, analyzing, and evaluating applicable Labour Legislation and case law. Drafting and presenting learning outcomes to all relevant stakeholders in relation to misconduct cases, labour disputes and litigation matters. Managing and presenting evidence regarding misconduct cases, labour disputes and labour court litigation matters. Facilitate training regarding misconduct, labour disputes and labour court matters. Attend, participate and present case law at all ER and all other related forums as requested. Management of Staff within the sub-directorate: Disputes and Litigation Act as Director-ER in the absence of the Director.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 282

Enquiries

Adv W Small Tel No: (021) 831-5852

Note

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Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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