LABOUR RELATION OFFICER LEVEL 7 (1 POST)

Department of Health; Heidelberg; On-site; ZAR 287,000 - 389,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health in Gauteng invites applications for a Labour Relation Officer Level 7 position. The role involves investigating grievances and misconduct, preparing reports, and facilitating hearings with representation where needed. The incumbent will provide secretarial support, develop Labour Relations policies, and assist management and unions.

A 5-year experience in Labour Relations and relevant certifications strengthen candidacy. Closing date 11-09-2026.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and a Degree/Diploma (NQF level 6) in Human Resource Management or Labour Relations or equivalent.
• 5 years’ experience in Labour Relations.
• PERSAL certificates advantageous; computer literacy including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Investigate grievances and write reports; investigate misconduct and handle abscondments.
• Arrange grievance hearings and disciplinary hearings.
• Represent the hospital in grievance and disciplinary hearings.
• Provide training to employees and render secretarial support.
• Develop Labour Relations policies in consultation with Central Office.

Skills

Labour relations

Negotiation

Investigation of misconduct

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Education

Grade 12 and Degree/Diploma in HRM or Labour Relations

Tools

PERSAL certificate

Microsoft Office literacy

Job description

LABOUR RELATION OFFICER LEVEL 7 (1 POST)

• Reference Number : refs/056413
• Directorate : Human Resource
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 338 106.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate and Degree/Diploma (NQF level 6) inHuman Resource Management or Labour Relations or equivalent qualifications. 5 years’ experience in Labour Relations. PERSAL certificates will be an added advantage. Computer Literacy. Computer literacy (Microsoft office suite, certificate should be attached). Excellent report writing skills. Complex problem-solving skills. Negotiation, facilitation and organizing skills. Experience in the investigation of misconduct cases and the handling of grievances. Knowledge of relevant Labour Legislations. A valid Driver’s license.

Duties

• Investigate grievances and write reports, investigate misconduct and handle abscondments. Arrange grievance hearings and disciplinary hearings. Represent the hospital in grievancehearings and disciplinary hearings. Provide training toemployees. Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual statistics and reports. Render secretarial support. Develop a year plan for Bi and Multilateral meetings. Strike management. Facilitate mandates for conciliations and arbitrations. Prepare bundles and arrange witnesses. Develop Labour Relations policies in consultation with Central Office. Give advice to management, employees and unions daily. Appoint Presiding Officers and Investigating Officers. Forward appeals to the Appeals committee. Compliance to timeline and policies.

Closing Date : 11-09-2026

The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.

Criteria Questions

• Do you have a Grade 12 Certificate
• Do you have a Diploma/ Degree in Human Resource Management or Labour Relations
• Do you have a minimum of 5 years experience in Labour Relations.