Deputy Director: Employee Relations (DISPUTE Resolutions,

Overview

Manage labour dispute resolution, misconduct cases and litigation for the Department of Health and Wellness at Head Office in Cape Town.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate 3-year National Degree/Diploma in Law (LLB) or in Labour Law.
• Experience: Appropriate experience in the handling and management of labour disputes (conciliation and arbitration), misconduct cases and labour court litigations.
• Appropriate managerial experience.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer literacy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of all relevant Labour Legislation and all other legislation relevant to the Health Sector.
• Knowledge, experience, and skills wrt dispute resolution of the relevant Bargaining Council and CCMA.
• Knowledge, experience, and skills wrt Labour Court procedures and practices.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Duties

• Providing formal legal advice and guidance to all relevant stakeholders pertaining to Labour disputes, misconduct and Litigation matters.
• Researching, analyzing, and evaluating applicable Labour Legislation and case law.
• Drafting and presenting learning outcomes to all relevant stakeholders in relation to misconduct cases, labour disputes and litigation matters.
• Managing and presenting evidence regarding misconduct cases, labour disputes and labour court litigation matters.
• Facilitate training regarding misconduct, labour disputes and labour court matters.
• Attend, participate and present case law at all ER and all other related forums as requested.
• Management of Staff within the sub-directorate: Disputes and Litigation Act as Director-ER in the absence of the Director.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Adv W Small Tel No: (021) 831-5852

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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the POST 31/426: Medical Specialist Grade 1 To 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery) , Salary R 468 459 per annum Centre: Karl Bremer Hospital, advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 31 dated 28 August 2026, with reference number: Post 31/426 has been amended as follows: Post title: Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery) , Salary: Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) OTHER POSTS