Senior Administrative Officer: Human Resources and Labour Relations (Human Resource Management)

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: HUMAN RESOURCES AND LABOUR RELATIONS (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT) is listed by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS. The post is based in Alexandra Hospital, Western Cape. The closing date is 05 October 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate 3-year National Diploma or Degree.
• Experience: Appropriate experience in Human Resource Administration/Labour and PERSAL.
• Appropriate supervisory experience.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Driver’s license.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and implementation of Labor Relations standards and prescripts.
• Understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to Labor Relations.
• Sound practice, knowledge and experience of the PERSAL system.
• Knowledge of the Public Service Act and resolution, various OSD’s, Human Resource Policies, Resolutions and Agreements.
• Ability to ensure compliance in the application of human resource policies and practices.
• Ability to analyze data to compile management reports, detailing relevant trend analysis.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word.
• Excel and PowerPoint).
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Willingness to perform overtime when required.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Render sound labour relations practices at institutional level.
• Administer grievance and disciplinary cases and maintain a database to generate monthly reports for labour relations.
• Render a service to the Institutional Management and Labor Committee (IMLC).
• Consult and advise management and Line management on all labour relations policies, procedures and interventions.
• Manage and supervise the general staff office including the development of Human Resource Officials on all aspects (SPMS, Discipline, training of staff).
• Adhere and correct application to all transversal personnel practices, policies and procedures. including all employment practices.
• Ensure Human Resource compliance and rectification of Auditor-General reports, Internal Auditors reports, as well as Human Resource Management compliance reports.
• Render a support and advisory service with regards to Personnel Administration and Human Resource Management as well as monitoring compliance to Human Resources policies.
• Ensure compliance with human resource practices, policies, resolutions and collective agreements.
• Responsible for HR related statistics and the effective usage of PERSAL system.

Application Instructions

are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click online applications).

Application address:
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click online applications ).

Notes

It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.

The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview.

Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.

The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may 4 be associated with.

Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Enquiries

Mr. J Adams Tel No: (021) 503 5034

Required Documents

Qualifications, Driver licence

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 34 of 2026
• Source pages: 215
• Open the DPSA circular PDF