About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a Senior Administrative Officer: Labour Relations, based in Klipfontein, Mitchells Plain. This role is essential in promoting sound labour relations within the public service, ensuring that grievances and disputes are managed effectively. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in the community by fostering a collaborative environment between staff and management, thereby enhancing overall workplace morale and productivity. Your contributions will directly impact the quality of public service delivery in this vibrant area of South Africa.
In this position, you will work closely with various stakeholders, providing support to both the Assistant Director and Director. Your expertise in labour relations will be vital in training and developing staff, ensuring that they are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of workplace interactions. This is not just a job; it is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of your colleagues and the community you serve.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare services to all South Africans. With a mission to promote health, prevent illness, and ensure a healthy environment, the department plays a pivotal role in the nation’s public health system. Working here means being part of a team that is committed to improving health outcomes and making a lasting impact on the lives of citizens.
As a part of this department, you will contribute to the broader goal of enhancing public service efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring that all employees can perform to the best of their abilities in a supportive and well-regulated environment.
What You’ll Do
- Promote sound labour relations by managing grievances and disputes effectively.
- Compile accurate statistical reports on labour-related issues.
- Provide collective bargaining support and maintenance functions.
- Facilitate training and development programs focused on Labour Relations.
- Offer support to the Assistant Director and Director, ensuring operational efficiency.
What You’ll Need
- A National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent qualification.
- Relevant experience in Labour Relations.
- A valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently under pressure.
- Proficiency in computer literacy.
How to Apply
All applications must be hand delivered at: 389 Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent.Experience: Appropriate experience in Labour Relations.
Inherent requirement of the job: A valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB).
Willingness to travel.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Computer literacy.
Job Duties
Ensuring the promotion of sound labour relations, pertaining to grievances, disputes & labour forums.Compilation of accurate statistical reports on labour issues.
Provisioning of an effective and efficient collective bargaining support and maintenance function.
Facilitating the training & development of staff in respect of Labour Relations.
Provisioning of efficient support to the Assistant Director, Director and facilities.
