Senior Administrative Officer: Employee Relations (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: HO115/2026

Location: Head Office, Cape Town; Directorate: Employee Relations

REMUNERATION

R 413 001 per annum - R 486 501 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

7/10/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

2026/07/24 17:00:00

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid Code (B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

In depth knowledge of Labour Relations with specific reference to misconduct, grievances and dispute resolution. Knowledge of labour law. Verbal and written communication skills. Presentation and Facilitation. Computer Literacy in Ms Office.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management or Labour Law.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in dealing with disputes within the Public or Private Sector.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Handling of misconduct cases, investigate misconduct, represent the employer in disciplinary hearings. Handling of grievances, investigate grievances and draft investigation report with recommendations. Dispute resolutions, represent the employer in dispute resolution forums. Facilitate Labour Relations trainings. Monitoring and Evaluation.

ENQUIRIES

Mr M Ngqame tel.no. (021) 831-5864

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.