Assistant Director: People Management (ER, EHW and PD)

Overview

Assistant Director managing people, employee relations, wellness and development at George Regional Hospital.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate three-year National Diploma or Degree.
• Experience: Appropriate knowledge and appropriate experience in Employee Relations, Employee Wellness and Human Resource Development policies, procedures and practices in the Public Sector.
• Appropriate supervisory and management experience.
• Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) drivers’ licence.
• Willingness to travel as required in line with the responsibilities of the job.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Proven competency in managing Labour Relations and Human Resource Development functions within a public sector environment.
• Extensive knowledge and practical application of relevant legislation, policies, and prescripts, including the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations, and collective agreements.
• Demonstrated capability in handling disciplinary processes, grievances, disputes, misconduct investigations, and collective bargaining matters.
• Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource Development practices, including training coordination, workplace skills planning, performance management support, and staff development initiatives.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret policies and provide sound labour relations advisory services.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships with organised labour, management, employees, and external partners.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform effectively under pressure within a dynamic hospital environment.
• Strong report writing, presentation, and administrative skills.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
• Proven computer literacy with proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to understand and analyse statistical and financial information.

Duties

• Manage Labour Relations functions, including disciplinary processes, grievances, disputes, and employee relations matters for George Hospital and when required for other facilities within the Rural East Ecosystem.
• Facilitate Human Resource Development initiatives, including training coordination and skills development activities.
• Provide Labour Relations advisory and support services to management and staff.
• Ensure compliance with relevant labour legislation, policies, collective agreements, and HR practices.
• Liaise and maintain effective relationships with organised labour and relevant stakeholders.
• Compile reports, maintain records, and monitor HR-related performance and compliance indicators.
• Supervise and support staff within the People Management component.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Mr R Cajada Tel No: (044) 802-4358 or e-mail: Ricardo.Cajada@westerncape.gov.za

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical and competency test. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS