Health · Circular 31 of 2026
Assistant Director: Labour Relations
Department of Health and Wellness
Overview
Assistant Director: Labour Relations at Department of Health and Wellness in Malmesbury.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/Degree.
- Experience: Appropriate experience in Labour Relations.
- Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and good time management planning skills.
- Ability to think analytical and be able to resolve problems.
- Ability to negotiate and conciliate.
- Understanding collective bargaining and dispute resolution in the essential services.
Duties
- Support and advice to all staff and supervisors with regards to employee relations.
- Effective management of all disciplinary matters and disputes.
- Monitor and maintain the collective bargaining structures.
- Provide training with regards to employee relations to all employees.
- Provide advice, guidance and support to your supervisor and the Management team.
- Coordinate and manage statistics/data with regards to disciplinary- and grievance procedures.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries: Mr R van Staden Tel No: (022) 814-0331
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical 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
Post 31/447, sourced from the DPSA Circular 31 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health and Wellness by 11 September 2026, 17:00PM. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.
- Location
- Malmesbury, Western Cape
- Salary
- R487 197 p/a
- Closing date
- 11 September 2026, 17:00PM
- Reference
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Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.