Senior Administrative Officer: Labour Relations

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring a Senior Administrative Officer: Labour Relations in Metro Health Services, based in Office of the Chief Director Metro Health Services. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 23 October 2026, 17:00 PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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