Assistant Director: Labour Relations

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Director of Labour Relations within the Gauteng Department of Health. The position is responsible for overseeing and managing labour relations activities, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, fostering sound relationships between the employer, employees, and unions, and contributing to the strategic objectives of the unit and department. **What you will do** * Assist in the monitoring of the implementation of the business plans. * Align individual performance to the strategic objectives of the unit. * Report on the strategic framework/plans in functional responsibility. * Monitor and ensure effective and efficient coordination of activities. * Assist in the development of the business plan in line with the strategic objectives of the department. * Create, maintain, and monitor the existence of sound relationships between the employer, employees, unions, and other Stakeholders. * Monitor industrial actions such as strikes/lockouts, picketing, and protest. * Manage a wide range of Labour Relations activities including handling grievances, misconduct, disputes, and collective bargaining. * Conduct training on labour relations matters. * Manage, interpret, and ensure correct implementation of labour relations strategies, policies, procedures, employment practices, collective agreements, and other labour relations practices. * Formulate and manage the component’s budget against its strategic objectives. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 with a Degree / National Diploma NQF 6 in Human Resource Management / Labour Relations / Public Management qualification/ Bachelor of Law qualification or equivalent. * Five (5) years’ experience in the Labour Relations administration sphere of which three (3) years must be at a supervisory level. * A valid Driver’s Licence. * Experience in a unionized environment will be an added advantage. * Knowledge of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, etc. * Good communication skills both verbal and report writing. * Good interpersonal skills. * Ability to work under pressure. * Ability to gather and analyze information and interpret reports. * Computer Literacy. **Who should apply** Candidates should possess a relevant NQF 6 qualification in Human Resource Management, Labour Relations, Public Management, or Law, coupled with at least five years of experience in Labour Relations administration, including three years at a supervisory level. A valid driver's licence is required. The ideal applicant will have strong knowledge of key labour legislation such as the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Act, and Public Service Regulations. Essential skills include excellent verbal and written communication, strong interpersonal abilities, computer literacy, and the capacity to work under pressure, gather and analyze information, and interpret reports. Experience in a unionized environment is considered an advantage. **Deadline** 09-10-2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-director-labour-relations-gauteng-department-of-health Source: myjobmag

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