Job details

Circular: 32 of 2026
Page No.: 11–12

Circular Post: 32/331
Department: Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Province: Western Cape
Centre: Head Office, Cape Town (Stationed on the premises of Stikland Hospital)
Salary: R932 292 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.)
Closing date: 18 September 2026

About this vacancy

Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.

The listed centre is Head Office, Cape Town (Stationed on the premises of Stikland Hospital).

Applications close on 18 September 2026.

Application and salary information

Salary

R932 292 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.)

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Requirements

9 requirements · official circular text

Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate 3-year National Degree/Diploma in Law (LLB) or in Labour Law.
Experience: Appropriate experience in the handling and management of labour disputes (conciliation and arbitration), misconduct cases and labour court litigations.
Appropriate managerial experience.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer literacy.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of all relevant Labour Legislation and all other legislation relevant to the Health Sector.
Knowledge, experience, and skills wrt dispute resolution of the relevant Bargaining Council and CCMA.
Knowledge, experience, and skills wrt Labour Court procedures and practices.
Ability to work under pressure.

Duties

7 duties · official circular text

Providing formal legal advice and guidance to all relevant stakeholders pertaining to Labour disputes, misconduct and Litigation matters.
Researching, analyzing, and evaluating applicable Labour Legislation and case law.
Drafting and presenting learning outcomes to all relevant stakeholders in relation to misconduct cases, labour disputes and litigation matters.
Managing and presenting evidence regarding misconduct cases, labour disputes and labour court litigation matters.
Facilitate training regarding misconduct, labour disputes and labour court matters.
Attend, participate and present case law at all ER and all other related forums as requested.
Management of Staff within the sub-directorate: Disputes and Litigation Act as Director-ER in the absence of the Director.

Enquiries

Adv W Small Tel No: (021) 831-5852

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

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

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Official source

This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.

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Original Text

POST 32/331 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS (DISPUTE RESOLUTIONS, MISCONDUCT AND LITIGATION)
Directorate: Employee Relations
SALARY : R932 292 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.)
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town (Stationed on the premises of Stikland Hospital)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate 3-year National Degree/Diploma in Law (LLB) or in Labour Law. Experience: Appropriate
experience in the handling and management of labour disputes (conciliation and arbitration), misconduct cases and labour court litigations. Appropriate
managerial experience. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic computer literacy. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of all
relevant Labour Legislation and all other legislation relevant to the Health
Sector. Knowledge, experience, and skills wrt dispute resolution of the relevant
Bargaining Council and CCMA. Knowledge, experience, and skills wrt Labour
Court procedures and practices. Ability to work under pressure.
DUTIES : Providing formal legal advice and guidance to all relevant stakeholders pertaining to Labour disputes, misconduct and Litigation matters. Researching,
analyzing, and evaluating applicable Labour Legislation and case law. Drafting and presenting learning outcomes to all relevant stakeholders in relation to
misconduct cases, labour disputes and litigation matters. Managing and presenting evidence regarding misconduct cases, labour disputes and labour
court litigation matters. Facilitate training regarding misconduct, labour disputes and labour court matters. Attend, participate and present case law at
all ER and all other related forums as requested. Management of Staff within the sub-directorate: Disputes and Litigation Act as Director-ER in the absence
of the Director.
ENQUIRIES : Adv W Small Tel No: (021) 831-5852
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.