Administration · Circular 27 of 2026

Senior Administrative Officer: Labour Relations

Department of Health and Wellness

Overview

A senior administrative officer is sought to manage labour relations functions, including IMLC secretariat duties, statistics reporting and training facilitation at the Garden Route District Office.

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management or Labour Law.
  • Experience: Appropriate experience in PERSAL.
  • Appropriate experience in labour relations.
  • Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
  • Willingness to travel within the Garden Route geographical area, Central Karoo and Cape Town.
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Office package).
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team with good report writing skills.

Duties

  • Facilitate the effective functioning of the IMLC’s and act as secretarial for the IMLC.
  • Maintain and report on labour relations statistics.
  • Facilitation of training for all staff with regards to labour relations issues.
  • Assist with preparation for conciliation and arbitration and represent where required.
  • Handle grievances and disciplinary matters.

How to apply

Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

Enquiries: Mr R Joubert Tel No: (044) 803 - 2700

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. 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 27/276, sourced from the DPSA Circular 27 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health and Wellness by 17 August 2026, 17:00PM. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Western Cape
Salary
R413 001 p/a
Closing date
17 August 2026, 17:00PM Closed
Reference
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