SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: HUMAN RESOURCES AND LABOUR RELATIONS (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Alexandra Hospital
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate 3-year National Diploma or Degree. Experience: Appropriate experience in Human Resource Administration/Labour and PERSAL. Appropriate supervisory experience. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Driver’s license. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and implementation of Labor Relations standards and prescripts. Understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to Labor Relations. Sound practice, knowledge and experience of the PERSAL system. Knowledge of the Public Service Act and resolution, various OSD’s, Human Resource Policies, Resolutions and Agreements. Ability to ensure compliance in the application of human resource policies and practices. Ability to analyze data to compile management reports, detailing relevant trend analysis. Proficient in MS Office (Word. Excel and PowerPoint). Good communication skills (verbal and written). Willingness to perform overtime when required.

Duties

Render sound labour relations practices at institutional level. Administer grievance and disciplinary cases and maintain a database to generate monthly reports for labour relations. Render a service to the Institutional Management and Labor Committee (IMLC). Consult and advise management and Line management on all labour relations policies, procedures and interventions. Manage and supervise the general staff office including the development of Human Resource Officials on all aspects (SPMS, Discipline, training of staff). Adhere and correct application to all transversal personnel practices, policies and procedures. including all employment practices. Ensure Human Resource compliance and rectification of Auditor-General reports, Internal Auditors reports, as well as Human Resource Management compliance reports. Render a support and advisory service with regards to Personnel Administration and Human Resource Management as well as monitoring compliance to Human Resources policies. Ensure compliance with human resource practices, policies, resolutions and collective agreements. Responsible for HR related statistics and the effective usage of PERSAL system.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Mr. J Adams Tel No: (021) 503 5034

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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