Assistant Director: Labour Relations

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Overview This role is for an Assistant Director: Labour Relations within the Free Department Of Health, located in the Thabo Mofutsanyana District. The position is responsible for assisting with, coordinating, and advising on various labour relations matters, policy development, investigations, and representing the Department in union discussions. What you will do * 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 (from the original advert) * Senior Certificate plus, recognised Degree (NQF 7) in Labour Law/ Labour Relations or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. * A minimum of 3 years’ experience in conducting misconduct investigations; handling of grievances & conciliation and arbitration on supervisory level. * Knowledge of Labour Relations Legislation, processes of labour relation matters, and 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. Who should apply Candidates should possess a Senior Certificate along with a recognised NQF 7 Degree in Labour Law/Labour Relations or an equivalent SAQA-recognised qualification. A minimum of three years' supervisory-level experience in conducting misconduct investigations, handling grievances, and managing conciliation and arbitration processes is essential. Ideal applicants will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Labour Relations Legislation, Public Service working conditions, and the processes of bodies like the CCMA, PSCBC, and GPSSBC, including policy and collective agreement interpretation. Strong computer literacy and a wide range of interpersonal and professional skills, including communication, facilitation, conflict resolution, analytical, interpretation, training, presentation, negotiation, and organising, are required to effectively manage and advise on labour relations. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/free-department-of-health-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-h-a-43-2026 Source: govpage

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