Labour Relations Officer

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 326 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Labour Relations Officer. The ideal candidate must hold a relevant degree and have at least one year of experience in labour relations. Key responsibilities include investigating misconduct, managing grievances, and advising management on labour issues. Applicants are encouraged to apply online, and the closing date for applications is December 24, 2025. Women and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• A 3 year Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Human Resource/Labour Relations/LLB/Labour Law qualification.
• Grade 12 or equivalent with more than 10 years’ relevant experience.
• A valid driver’s license is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Investigate allegations of misconduct and grievance cases.
• Draft misconduct and grievance reports.
• Advise management on labour relations issues.

Skills

Human Resource Management

Labour Relations

Analytical Thinking

Interpersonal Relations

Problem Solving

Report Writing

Education

3 year Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Human Resource/Labour Relations/LLB/Labour Law

Tools

Ms Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Persal System

Job description

Package

• R325 101.00 Per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements

A 3 year Bachelor’s Degree/ National Diploma in Human resource/Labour relations/LLB/Labour law qualification. Grade 12 or equivalent with more than 10 years’ relevant experience or relevant Diploma or Degree from a recognized tertiary institution in Human Resource/Labour Relations/LLB/Labour Law with a minimum of 1-year relevant experience In Labour Relations field. The following will be an added advantage: A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: sound knowledge of Human Resource Management with emphasis on staff Relation in-depth knowledge of Legislative Prescripts, Computer Literacy – Ms Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint), Persal System, a range of work procedures such as finance, HR matters, Safety, Labour matters. Administration procedures relating to specific working environment including norms and standards. Reporting procedures, procurement directives and procedures. Skills: Planning and organising, Sound analytical thinking, good interpersonal relations, problem solving and decision‑making. Mathematics, relationship and maintaining discipline. Formulation and editing, conflict resolution, research and competencies required. Good verbal communication and report writing skills. Competences Required. Good verbal communication and report writing skills.

Duties

Key Performance Areas amongst others; Investigate allegations of misconduct and grievance cases. Write misconduct and grievance reports. Be able to draft charge sheets, prepare witnesses and represent the employer in disciplinary and grievance cases. Advise manage on labour relations issues. Be able Analyse trends on misconduct, grievances and provide training. In the department and provide training. Maintain and promote sound labour peace within the institution. Facilitate bilateral and multilateral meetings between management and organised labour. Assist head office with preparation of disputes cases. Prepare and submit accurate statistics reports to management.

Notes

Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E‑Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand‑delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail]. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer

Department of Health

Location

Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date

24-12-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have a 3 year Bachelor’s Degree/ National Diploma in Human resource/Labour relations/LLB/Labour law qualification with a minimum of 1-year relevant experience in Labour Relations field or Grade 12 or equivalent with more than 10 years’ relevant experience?

Please Notes

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.