Director: Labour Relations needed at Mpumalanga Department of Health

Requirements:

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Labour Relations / Human Resource Management / Labour Law / LLB as recognized by SAQA.  A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in middle management / senior management level in Labour Relations.  Pre-entry certificate for Senior Management Service (Nyukela Certificate) submitted prior to appointment. Skills and Competencies: Sound Knowledge of Labour Relations, Human Resource Management, and Public Service prescripts, including Collective Agreements.  In-depth knowledge of dispute resolution process/ procedure in the PSBCBC, and other related labour forums.  Ability to develop creative solutions to effectively solve problems while maintaining consistency with policies, standards, procedures, laws, and regulations; Good decision-making skills, including the ability to negotiate, advice, and influence line managers.  Good analytical skills, conflict resolution, problem solving, facilitation skills, verbal and written communication; Proven computer literacy, including advanced MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint, including report writing and presentation skills.  Good interpersonal, Strategic Leadership, and Project Management, People Management and Empowerment, Financial Management, and Change Management.  Ability to foster partnerships and stakeholder management.  Willingness to work irregular hours and travel extensively.  A valid driver’s Licence.

Duties:

• The successful candidate will be reporting to the Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development and will be responsible for providing strategic and leadership direction in the Labour Relations Directorate.  Manage relationships with recognized Trade Unions in ensuring cordial and constructive interaction and acting as management representative in cases where disputes arise.  Conduct research on collective bargaining trends and advice management on Labour relations developments, particularly where policy and procedural changes may be required.  Represent the Department in conciliations and or mediation processes and arbitration hearings.  Coordinate and manage employee disciplinary process, conflict resolution process, and oversee dispute resolution.  Manage relationships with recognized trade unions, ensuring cordial and constructive interaction and acting as management representative in cases relating to collective bargaining.  Develop Labour Relations policies and procedure manuals in the Department in line with the relevant legislative frameworks.  Ensure that line managers are effectively trained in handling labour relations matters.  Develop and maintain labour relations service level agreements with internal and external stakeholders and represent the department in all Labour Relations Fora and ensure the effective, efficient, and economical management and utilization of resources allocated to the Directorate as outlined in the legislative framework for good governance.  Analyse Labour Relations data, identify trends, prepare and submit reports to the Executive Management, Management of human resources and finances of the Directorate.

Deadline:12th December,2025