Assistant Director: Labour Relations

About the role

The Department of Health (Free State) is hiring an Assistant Director: Labour Relations, based in Thabo Mofutsanyana District. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 to R573,897 a year. How to apply: Free State Provincial Department of Health utilises an e-Recruitment System (applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://www.erecruitment.fs.gov.za Reference number to quote: H/A/43/2026 Closing date: 16 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of labour relation policies.
• Coordinate/conduct investigation on misconduct and grievance cases to advise appropriately thereon.
• Advise management on all labour relations matters in order to minimise unfair labour practices.
• Represent the Department in bilateral discussions with organised labour unions.
• Perform and manage administrative and related functions.
• Manage resources to ensure that the objectives of the component are achieved.

Requirements

• Senior Certificate plus, recognised Degree (NQF 7) in Labour Law/Labour Relations or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• At least 3 years’ experience in conducting misconduct investigations, handling of grievances & conciliation and arbitration on supervisory level.
• Knowledge and Skills
• Labour Relations Legislation
• Processes of labour relation matters
• General working conditions within the Public Service
• Knowledge of the Public Service, processes of the CCMA, PSCBC, GPSSBC and interpretation of Polices and Collective Agreement
• Computer literacy, good communication skills, facilitation skills, conflict resolution skills, analytical skills, interpretation skills, training skills, presentation skills, negotiation skills, organising skills and interpersonal relationship skills.