Labour Relations Officer

About the role

The Department of Health (Free State) is hiring a Labour Relations Officer, based in Thabo Mofutsanyana District. This is a permanent post, paying R338,106 to R398,277 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/L/3/2026 Closing date: 16 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Preliminary investigate misconduct cases, grievances and disputes.
• Report on outcome of preliminary investigations of labour relation matters.
• Implement misconduct procedures.
• Implement grievance procedures.
• Implement dispute procedures.
• Advise on disciplinary procedures.
• Advise on grievance procedures.
• Advise on dispute procedures.
• Update labour relation information on the system.
• Report progress on a monthly basis.
• Maintain the disciplinary filing system.
• Report on strike actions.
• Compile and distribute the agenda to the relevant members.
• Distribute the minutes of the previous meeting.
• Draft minutes of the meeting in line with discussions and decisions.

Requirements

• Senior Certificate plus, recognized Diploma (NQF 6) in Labour Law/Labour Relations or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• No experience is required.
• Knowledge and Skills
• Labour Relations Legislation
• Processes of labour relation matters
• Computer literacy, good communication skills, facilitation skills, conflict resolution skills, analytical skills, presentation skills, negotiation skills, organising skills and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Knowledge of the Public Service Processes of the CCMA, PSCBC and GPSSBC.