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
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.