LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICER (x2 POSTS)
Department of Health – Johannesburg Health District
Salary: R325,101 per annum (plus benefits)
Closing Date: 23 January 2026
Location: Johannesburg Health District
Reference Number: REFS/035037
The Gauteng Department of Health invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for Labour Relations Officer posts within the Human Resource Management Directorate. This role is ideal for professionals with solid experience in labour relations, dispute resolution, and workplace governance.
Job Overview
- Position: Labour Relations Officer
- Directorate: Human Resource Management
- Number of Posts: 2
- Employer: Department of Health
- Package: R325,101 per annum (plus benefits)
Key Responsibilities (What You’ll Do)
- Develop and implement Labour Relations policies and procedures
- Provide Labour Relations training to managers and staff
- Offer advice, guidance, and support to management on LR matters
- Investigate misconduct cases referred to the Labour Relations Office
- Support bilateral and multilateral meetings (including secretarial support)
- Promote labour peace within the workplace
- Compile reports, maintain databases, and monitor progress on:
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Employment Equity Act (EEA)
🔹 Minimum Requirements
- Either:
- Grade 12 plus five (5) years’ experience in Labour Relations
- OR Degree/Diploma in Labour Relations (NQF Level 6) with minimum three (3) years’ experience
- Sound knowledge of relevant labour legislation, directives, and policies
- Experience in investigations, dispute resolution, and grievance handling
- Computer literacy
- Valid driver’s licence (exceptions apply for persons with disabilities)
🔹 Added Information
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and documents (not older than 6 months)
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA
- Candidates may be subjected to:
- Personnel suitability checks
- Skills/knowledge assessments
- Medical surveillance (where applicable)
🔹 Employment Equity
The Department of Health is committed to employment equity and encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply.
🔹 How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only via the Gauteng E-Recruitment Portal:
Important Application Requirements:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form
- A recent, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Applications submitted by hand, fax, or email will not be accepted.
🔹 Enquiries
Mr. EK Sehoana
Tel: (011) 694 3895
🔹 Important Notes
- Due to the high volume of applications, no acknowledgements will be sent
- If you do not receive feedback within 3 months, please consider your application unsuccessful
- No resettlement or subsistence and travel (S&T) claims will be paid
- The Department reserves the right not to fill the post
