Assistant Director: Labour Relations Management

Overview

• Reference Number :
  Refs/035504
• Directorate :
  Human Resources Management
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R  per annum (plus benefits)

• The applicant must be in possession of a three (3) year National Diploma (NQF level
  6) or Bachelor’s Degree in Labour Relations/ Human Resource Management/ Labour Law or LLB with a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in the field. Sound knowledge of Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, POPIA, Employment Equity Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations as Amended, various Bargaining Council Regulations. The ability to function well under pressure, prioritize matters and act on them accordingly.
  
  Be able to function both independently and in a team to achieve a task in a required time.
  
  Skills required:
  
  Negotiation skills, research, time management, Planning and Organizing, Communications skills, facilitation skills and leadership skills.

• Promote Labour peace within the institution, ensure the effective implementation of Disciplinary Code and Procedure, dispute resolutions, timeous resolution of grievances, advice and capacitate the management, organised labour and staff on all Labour Relations issues that includes grievance procedures, disputes and resolutions thereof, represent the employer during disciplinary hearings and preside over case, coordinate Bilateral and Multilateral meetings with organized labour.
  
  Ensure strike and contingency plans are continually updated in the event of any industrial action. Conduct training sessions for Managers and employees on labour relations and conflicts. Collect statistics and compile a consolidated monthly report.

• Applications should be uploaded online tengonline.gov.za or (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). No faxed application or hand delivery will be considered. Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form. The application form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet a.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 must be fully completed (Please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity) and must be initialed and signed.
  
  On the Z83 application form, the Department where position was advertised should state Department of Health. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications, service certificate and other relevant documents on application. Z83 form must be accompanied by recently updated detailed Curriculum Vitae. All experience should be in a chronological order.
  
  The experience on the Curriculum Vitae must contain the institution, position and dates (DD/MM/YYYY) indicating the starting and ending period to be able to calculate the years of experience. The information on the new Z83 must be in sync/correspond with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, service certificate and other relevant documents on or before the interview.
  
  Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification will be required to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). HR will conduct Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) and Verification Checks. The Department reserve the right to conduct verification beyond information provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information mentioned above with the exception of HR verification checks, will result in the candidate being disqualify.
  
  If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Tambo Memorial Hospital reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s).
  
  The Department reserve the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged apply.

Department of Health

06-03-2026

Do you have a Diploma/ Degree in Labour Relations/ Human Resource Management/ Labour Law or LLB with 3 years appropriate experience in the field?

Do you have a sound knowledge of Labour Relations Act, BCEA, Public service regulations as amended, Employment equity act and other regulations governing Labour Relations?

Are you able to function both independently and in a team to achieve task in a required time?

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.