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POST 10/529 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LABOUR RELATIONS Chief


Key details

Salary
R468 459 β€’ per annum
Centre
Head Office, Cape Town
Closing date
09 Apr 2026

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Overview
Join us to provide expert advice on labour relations, manage disciplinary hearings, and lead training sessions while supervising a dedicated team.

Requirements

Experience

Appropriate experience in Labour Relations in the Public or Private Sector.

Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code (B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

Competencies (knowledge/skills): Strong interpersonal, planning, conflict handling and organising skills.

Ability to think analytically and the ability to resolve problems.

Understanding collective bargaining and dispute resolution in the essential services.

Investigative and presiding skills in respect of disciplinary matters/hearings.


Duties

Give expert advice and support regarding variety of labour relations issues such as misconduct, grievances, and disputes.

Act as employer’s representative at misconduct disciplinary hearings, conciliations and arbitrations.

Facilitate Labour Relations trainings.

Investigate and management of grievances.

Monitoring and Evaluation of relevant employment relations practices and activities.

Management of ER database, draft learning outcomes reports, relevant standard operating procedures and policies.

Ensure optimal supervision of staff.


How to apply

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

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Notes

Closing Date

09 April 2026, 17:00 PM

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