Assistant Director: Labour Relations Directorate: Employee Relations

Department: Western Cape Provincial Government Centre: Chief Directorate: People Management Salary: R487 197 per annum DUTIES Manage and coordinate all administrative and logistical functions relating to the PHSDSBC, CCPWC forums, other collective bargaining structures and all relevant task teams, and committees emanating from it. Represent the employer at all relevant bargaining council’s, chambers and meetings. Monitoring and evaluation of Institutional Management and Labour Committees (IMLC’s) within the Department of Health and Wellness. Draft and present reports to management relating to all collective bargaining matters. Manage and co-ordinate any industrial action within the Department. Management of discipline and grievances when required. Represent the employer at conciliation and arbitration hearings. Management of employees within the sub-directorate. Conduct and facilitate relevant labour relations training. ENQUIRIES Mr FB Van Rooyen Tel No: (021) 831-58655 / [email protected] HOW TO APPLY Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). NOTE No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent in Human Resource Management or Labour Law or Labour Relations. Experience: Appropriate experience in Labour Relations, with specific reference to the collective bargaining sector, in the Public or Private Sector. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code (B/EB) driver’s license and willingness to travel. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal, planning, organising skills and conflict management skills. Ability to think analytically and the ability to resolve problems. Bargaining skills and knowledge of collective bargaining structures and processes. Understanding of service delivery within essentials services sector and strike management. Investigative and presiding knowledge and skills in respect of disciplinary matters/hearings. Dispute resolution skills and knowledge Computer Literacy in Ms Office Skills.