Senior Administrative Officer: Labour Relations (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

MHS521/2026

Location:

Khayelitsha/ Eastern Sub-structure Office, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

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

28 Aug 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

11 Sep 2026, 5:00 pm

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.

NOTE

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

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Knowledge of Labour Relations and training standards and prescripts. Excellent report writing, presentation, negotiation and conflict management skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Computer literate. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Effectively promote sound LR in Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub-Structure as well as its employees. Interpret LR policies and prescripts and manage/monitor its implementation. Handling of misconduct cases, investigate misconduct, represent the employer in the disciplinary hearings and Conciliations. Handle and investigate grievances. Draft mandate for the employer and recommendation. Investigate grievances and complaints. Administer grievance, complaints and disciplinary cases and maintain a database and compile stats to generate monthly reports for labour relations and all training interventions. Facilitate Labour Relations training. Render a service to the employees, Management and Labour Committee (IMLC). Consult and advise Line Managers on all LR procedures and interventions. Effective support to Assistant Director and Deputy Director: HRM.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB). Willingness to travel to facilities.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Appropriate three-year National Diploma/Degree in Labour Relations.

ENQUIRIES

Ms X Makeleni, tel; (021) 360-4290

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in Labour Relations. Appropriate experience in facilitating grievance and disciplinary procedures.

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.