Senior Administrative Officer: Labour Relations (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: GRD95/2026

Location: Garden Route District Office, Garden Route District

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

7/31/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

2026/08/17 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.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

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

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Computer literacy (MS Office package). Good communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality. Ability to work independently and in a team with good report writing skills.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in PERSAL. Appropriate experience in labour relations.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Facilitate the effective functioning of the IMLC’s and act as secretarial for the IMLC. Maintain and report on labour relations statistics. Facilitation of training for all staff with regards to labour relations issues. Assist with preparation for conciliation and arbitration and represent where required. Handle grievances and disciplinary matters.

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.

ENQUIRIES

Mr R Joubert, tel. no. (044) 803 - 2700

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel within the Garden Route geographical area, Central Karoo and Cape Town.

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.