Assistant Director: Employee Relations, Ref No. DOTP 45/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government seeks to employ a qualified and competent individual to promote sound labour relations, manage the capacity building of officials in respect of employment law and develop employee relations guidelines applicable to people management in the Public Service.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) In Labour Relations, Human Resource Management or Law; A minimum of 3 years experience as a labour relations officer or similar field.

Recommendation    

• A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage and facilitate capacity building among employees in respect of employee relations matters; Do research on employment law and develop guidelines for WCG; Draft appeals submissions/recommendations; Draft reinstatement applications; Manage the appeal/training database and compile statistics monthly, quarterly and annually when required; Render labour law advisory service to employees on training enquiries, misconduct and grievance procedures; Provide inputs on policy review or development.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Public Service Act; Public Service Regulations; Labour Relations Act; Human Resource Management processes.

Skills needed:

• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ; Planning and execution; Communication skills (written and verbal); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to manage the training process as well as facilitating.