Senior Administrative Officer: Labour Relations

Overview

Senior Administrative Officer handling labour relations, misconduct, grievances and disputes for the Department of Health and Wellness in the Western Cape.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree) in Labour Relations / Human Resource Management/ Law / Public Administration / Public Management.
• Experience: Appropriate experience in Labour Relations within the Public Service context.
• Inherent requirement of the job: A valid code EB driving license.
• Willingness to travel within the Metro.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Extensive knowledge of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, prescript, Labour Relations, Human Resource Management and Conflict Management.
• Knowledge of appropriate labour legislation and of the relevant disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Proven computer literacy in MS Office.

Duties

• Handle misconduct matters and grievances matters.
• Implement measures in order to prevent labour unrest.
• Render advice on misconduct and grievance matters.
• Render a support service and represent the employer in dispute matters.
• Conduct investigations (misconduct, queries, and disputes).
• Draft submissions for mandates and represent the employer in disciplinary hearings and arbitrations.
• Assist with preliminary investigations and preparation for conciliations and arbitrations.
• Facilitate the effective functioning of the IMLC and supervision of employees.
• Compilation of Labour Relations statistics and implementation of appropriate interventions.
• Provide appropriate Labour Relations training to all employees.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Mr J Horne Tel No: (021) 815-8684

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 Post 35/278: Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting (X2 Posts), Centre: Directorate: Financial Accounting, R413 001 per annum has been cancelled. MANAGEMENT ECHELON