Labour Relations Officer

Job description

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to handle all misconduct, disputes, and grievances matters within the sphere of employee relations. The role includes investigations and representing the employer in disciplinary hearings and dispute proceedings. Salary: R 413 001- R 486 501 per annum (Salary Level 8). Reference: DOTP 111/2026. Applications close on 2026-11-30. Apply only through the employer's official careers page linked on this listing.

Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in  Human Resource Management or Law at NQF 6
• A minimum of 1-year labour relations experience

Responsibilities

• Handle misconduct matters
• Handle grievances matters
• Handle disputes
• Render advice on misconduct and grievance matters
• Implement measures in order prevent labour unrest
• Render a support service
• Conduct investigations (misconduct, grievances and disputes)
• Draft submissions for mandates
• Represent the employer in dispute (conciliation and arbitration) matters and disciplinary hearings.

Application tips

• •Public service posts usually require a fully completed and signed Z83 form.
• •Attach a comprehensive CV — government panels shortlist strictly on listed requirements.
• •Quote the reference number exactly as it appears in the advert.