Administration · Circular 24 of 2026

Senior Administrative Officer: Employee Relations

Department of Health and Wellness

Overview

Senior Administrative Officer in Employee Relations at the Western Cape Department of Health, handling misconduct cases, grievances, and dispute resolution.

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management or Labour Law.
  • Experience: Appropriate experience in dealing with disputes within the Public or Private Sector.
  • Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code (B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): In depth knowledge of Labour Relations with specific reference to misconduct, grievances and dispute resolution.
  • Knowledge of labour law.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Presentation and Facilitation.
  • Computer Literacy in Ms Office.

Duties

  • Handling of misconduct cases, investigate misconduct, represent the employer in disciplinary hearings.
  • Handling of grievances, investigate grievances and draft investigation report with recommendations.
  • Dispute resolutions, represent the employer in dispute resolution forums.
  • Facilitate Labour Relations trainings.
  • Monitoring and Evaluation.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Mr M Ngqame Tel No: (021) 831-5864

Notes

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

Post 24/298, sourced from the DPSA Circular 24 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health and Wellness by 24 July 2026, 17:00PM. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Cape Town, Western Cape
Salary
R413 001 p/a
Closing date
24 July 2026, 17:00PM
Reference
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