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FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
 
CLOSING DATE : 06 December 2019 
 
 
APPLICATIONS : must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. The fully completed and signed form Z83 should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as recently certified copies of all qualification(s), academic records including a Senior certificate and ID-document [Driver’s license where applicable]. The certification must be within three (3) months as at the advert closing date. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of their Permanent Residence Permits to their applications. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The Department does not accept applications via fax or email. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. 
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department of Health is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representativity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan.
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OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LABOUR RELATIONS REF NO: H/D/23 
Labour Relations Directorate: Corporate Office 
SALARY : R733 257 per annum (Level 11) 
CENTRE : Bloemfontein 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Recognized three-year degree/diploma in Labour Law/Labour Relations or equivalent qualification plus 3-5 years’ functional experience of which 3 years must be on management level. Valid driver’s license. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of Labour Relations Legislation. General working conditions within the Public Service. Knowledge of the Public Service Processes of the CCMA, PSCBC and GPSSBC. Public Service Resolution in terms of labour relation issues, rules, GSSBC rules etc. Skills: Policy analysis and develop skills. Computer literacy, good communication skills. Facilitation skills, Conflict management skills, Negotiation skills, organizing skills, management skills, confidentiality.
 
DUTIES : Develop labour relations policies and strategies. Improve operational relations methods. Manage the investigation of misconduct and grievance cases including disputes and to advise appropriately thereon. Manage misconduct cases, grievances and disputes. Represent the Department in bilateral discussions with organized labour unions. Oversee the implementation of arbitration awards and collective agreements. Provide information sessions on labour relation matters to Senior Management. Perform and manage administrative and related functions. Ensure compilation and submit monthly and quarterly progress and technical reports (functional and support related e.g. work plans for PMDS.) Manage and control personnel assets. Determine specifications for procurement of goods and services. Comply with the Public Service prescripts. Develop a business plan and action plan for the sub-directorate. Manage and ensure the development of all human resources in the directorate. Financial management of the cost centre (i.e. Directorate). Ensure the development and maintenance of the databases. Provide training on all Labour Relations matters. Ensure that collective agreements and legislation is correctly implemented in the department. Ensure that there is workplace peace, harmony and democracy throughout the Department. Ensure the consultation structures are in place throughout the Department. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr D P Maqina Tel No: (051) 408 1355 
APPLICATIONS : To Be Send To: The Director, HRM and Planning, P O Box 227, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand delivered @ entrance, Bophelo House, Cnr Charlotte Maxeke and Harvey Roads, Bloemfontein 
FOR ATTENTION : Me P Mpu 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LABOUR RELATIONS: REF NO: H/A/41 (X2 POSTS) 
Labour Relations Directorate: Corporate Office 
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Bloemfontein 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Recognized three-year degree/diploma in Labour Law/Labour Relations or equivalent qualification plus 3-5 years’ functional experience of which 2 years must be on supervisory level. Valid driver’s license. Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of Labour Relations legislation. General working conditions within the Public Service. Knowledge of the Public Service Processes of the CCMA, PSCBC and GPSSBC. Skills: Policy analysis and develop skills. Computer literacy, good communication skills. Facilitation skills, Conflict management skills, Negotiation skills, organizing skills, management skills, confidentiality. 
 
DUTIES : Supervision of Labour Relations Officers and Admin Clerks. Assist with the development of labour relations policies. Submit proposals on the departmental policy. Support the development of departmental frameworks, procedures and processes. Coordinate/conduct investigations on misconduct and grievances including disputes and advise appropriately thereon. Report on outcome of preliminary investigations of labour relations matters. Advise on labour relations matters in order to minimize unfair labour practices. Represent the Department in bilateral discussions with organized labour relation unions. Coordinate the implementation of arbitration awards and collective agreements. Provide information sessions on labour relation matters. Perform and manage administrative and related functions. Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports (functional and support related e.g. work plans for PDM). Provide inputs to the Operational Plan for the Unit. Manage and control personnel and assets. Monitor budget, determine specifications for procurement of goods and services. Develop, implement and maintain database. Comply with Public Services prescripts. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr D P Maqina Tel No: (051) 408 1355 
APPLICATIONS : To Be Send To: The Director, HRM and Planning, P O Box 227, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand delivered @ entrance, Bophelo House, Cnr Charlotte Maxeke and Harvey Roads, Bloemfontein 
FOR ATTENTION : Me P Mpu 
 
 
 
 
 
LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICER REF NO: H/L/12 (X4 POSTS) 
Labour Relations Directorate: Corporate Office 
SALARY : R257 508 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Bloemfontein
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate recognized 3-year Degree/Diploma in Labour Law/Labour Relations or equivalent qualification plus 1-3 years’ functional experience. Valid driver’s license. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of Labour Relations Legislation. General working conditions within the Public Service. Knowledge of Public Service Processes of the PHSDBC, PSCBC and CCMA. Computer literacy, good communication skills. Conflict management skills. 
 
DUTIES : Handle misconduct cases, grievances and disputes in line with relevant legislation/resolutions to ensure proper resolution thereof. Report on outcome of preliminary investigation of labour relation matters. Advise management on all Labour Relations matters in order to minimize unfair labour practices. Capture information of misconduct cases, grievances and disputes on employee relations management information system for record keeping purposes. Provide secretariat service to the departmental consultative committee. Update labour relation information on the system. Report progress on monthly basis. Maintain the disciplinary filing system. Report on strike actions. Conduct training on labour relation matters. Assist in ensuring that consultation structures are in place in all facilities allocated to the incumbent. To assist in ensuring that there is workplace peace, harmony and democracy throughout the Department. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr D P Maqina Tel No: (051) 408 1355 
APPLICATIONS : To Be Send To: The Director, HRM and Planning, P O Box 227, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand delivered @ entrance, Bophelo House, Cnr Charlotte Maxeke and Harvey Roads, Bloemfontein. 
FOR ATTENTION : Me P Mpu