PUBLIC HEALTH AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SECTORAL BARGAINING COUNCIL (PHSDSBC) VACANCIES

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PART-TIME INTERPRETERS 
 
Introduction
The Public Health and Social Development Sectoral Bargaining Council (PHSDSBC) is designated in section 36 of the Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995, to promote labour peace through constructive collective bargaining and expeditious resolution of disputes. 
 
The PHSDSBC has vacancies for Part-Time Interpreters in the following languages and Provinces: 
Free State – Sesotho: 1 
Eastern Cape – Sesotho: 1 and IsiXhosa: 1 
Western Cape – Afrikaans: 2 
Northwest – Setswana: 1 
Northern Cape – Afrikaans: 1 and Setswana: 1 
Limpopo – SePedi: 1, Venda: 1 and Xitsonga: 1 
Gauteng – Afrikaans: 1 
 
 
Directions to candidates 
 
Closing date: 24 October 2025 at 16h00. 
 
Note: The application must include a detailed Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of the following: Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate, the highest required qualifications, and a driver’s license. Please do so to ensure your application is not disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The applicant must have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted). Foreign applicants should also attach copies of their work permits. 
 
 
Applications: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date, as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than one post, please submit separate applications for each position that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications, we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within thirty days of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the PHSDSBC be affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of positions, the PHSDSBC reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. 
 
Important: PHSDSBC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We intend to promote representativity in PHSDSBC through the filling of posts. The PHSDSBC reserves the right not to fill a position. 
The successful contractor will be subjected to security vetting. PHSDSBC will conduct reference checks, which may include the social media profiles of the shortlisted contractors. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary, or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/after the interview, the application will not be considered, and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed, such appointment will be terminated. 
The successful contractor/s will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. They must enter into a part – time employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the PHSDSBC. 
All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest and disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. 
 
Details of the post 
 
PART-TIME INTERPRETERS. 
Reference number: 24/10/2025/DMD/PTI/001.
Salary: A daily fee of nine hundred and twenty-nine rands, three cents (R929.03) is payable to part-time interpreters for interpretation service in the hearing. 
Centre: Gauteng (Centurion). 
 
Requirements: Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate (NQF level 4), a qualification in linguistics or equivalent (NQF Level 6). English (spoken and written) is a minimum requirement. Interpret at least one official South African language. Interpretation of two official South African languages will be an added advantage. 
 
Competencies: Applicants must be knowledgeable about Bargaining Council/ CCMA processes and labour legislation. 
 
Critical performance areas: The successful contractor will provide parties with accurate verbal interpretation service during the PHSDSBC conciliation and arbitration hearings and other designated administrative functions. 
 
Enquiries: Enquiries on the above position must be directed to: Ms. Marriete Kiewitt on Telephone Number: (012) 765 5100. 
 
Applications: Please ensure that you send your application to the email address: variousadverts@phsdsbc.org.za before the closing date; no late applications will be considered. 
 
 
 
 
 

​PART-TIME PANELLIST (OPERATIONAL/LEVEL A) 
 
Introduction
The Public Health and Social Development Sectoral Bargaining Council (PHSDSBC) is designated in section 36 of the Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995, to promote labour peace through constructive collective bargaining and expeditious resolution of disputes. 
 
The PHSDSBC has vacancies for Part-Time Operational/Level A Panellists in the following provinces: 
Free State: 4 
Northern Cape: 4 
Western Cape: 4 
Northwest: 2 
 
 
Directions to candidates 
 
Closing date: 24 October 2025 at 16h00. 
 
Note: The application must include a detailed Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of the following: Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate, the highest required qualifications, and a driver’s license. Please do so to ensure your application is not disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The applicant must have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted). Foreign applicants should also attach copies of their work permits. 
 
Applications: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date, as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than one post, please submit separate applications for each position that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications, we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within thirty days of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the PHSDSBC be affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of positions, the PHSDSBC reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. 
 
Important: PHSDSBC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We intend to promote representativity in PHSDSBC through the filling of posts. The PHSDSBC reserves the right not to fill a position. 
The successful contractor will be subjected to security vetting. PHSDSBC will conduct reference checks, which may include the social media profiles of the shortlisted contractors. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary, or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/after the interview, the application will not be considered, and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed, such appointment will be terminated. 
The successful contractor/s will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. They must enter into a part – time employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the PHSDSBC. 
All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest and disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. 
 
Details of the post 
 
Part-Time Panellist. 
Reference number: 24/10/2025/DMD/PTP/001. 
Daily Fee: A daily fee of three thousand, nine hundred and sixty-eight rands, sixty-four cents (R3968.64), is payable to the Part-Time Operational/level A Panellist for conducting a hearing. 
Centre: Gauteng (Centurion). 
 
Requirements: Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate (NQF level 4), Labour Law or Labour Relations Management degree (NQF Level 8) or LLB. The candidate must also be an accredited commissioner of the CCMA with at least six (06) years of experience in industrial relations, Labour Law or conducting conciliations, arbitration, and facilitations. 
 
Competencies: Labour law, alternative dispute resolution, conciliation, mediation, facilitation, arbitration, interpretation and application of statutes, communication, and problem-solving. 
 
Critical performance areas: To conduct conciliation, arbitrations, and con-arbs. Complete case documentation and process settlement agreements, rulings, and awards. Conduct complex mediations and conciliations if requested by the parties. Be able to interpret judgements, be resilient, have good listening, writing and communication skills. Must have the ability to negotiate and be influential. 
 
Enquiries: Enquiries on the above position must be directed to: Ms. Marriette Kiewitt on Telephone number: (012) 765 5100. 
 
Applications: Please ensure that you send your application to the email address: variousadverts@phsdsbc.org.za before the closing date, as no late applications will be considered.

​PART-TIME RESIDENT PANELLIST 
 
INTRODUCTION
The Public Health and Social Development Sectoral Bargaining Council (PHSDSBC) is designated in section 36 of the Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995, to promote labour peace through constructive collective bargaining and expeditious resolution of disputes. 
 
The PHSDSBC has a vacancy for a Part-Time Resident Panellist. 
 
DIRECTIONS TO CANDIDATES 
 
Closing date: 24 October 2025 at 16h00. 
 
Note: The application must include a detailed Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of the following: Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate, the highest required qualifications, and a driver’s license. Please do so to ensure your application is not disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The applicant must have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted). Foreign applicants should also attach copies of their work permits. 
 
Applications: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date, as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than one post, please submit separate applications for each position that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications, we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within thirty days of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the PHSDSBC be affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of positions, the PHSDSBC reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. 
 
Important: PHSDSBC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We intend to promote representativity in PHSDSBC through the filling of posts. The PHSDSBC reserves the right not to fill a position. 
The successful contractor will be subjected to security vetting. PHSDSBC will conduct reference checks, which may include the social media profiles of the shortlisted contractor. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary, or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/after the interview, the application will not be considered, and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed, such appointment will be terminated. 
The successful contractor/s will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. They must enter into a part – time employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the PHSDSBC. 
All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest and disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. 
 
DETAILS OF THE POST 
 
PART-TIME RESIDENT PANELLIST. 
Reference number: 24/10/2025/OGS/PTRP/003.
Daily fee: A daily fee of six thousand, two hundred and eleven rands only (R6,211.00) is payable to the Part-Time Resident Panellist for conducting resident panellist work. The Part-Tie Resident Panellist will be expected to work three days a week. 
Centre: Gauteng (Centurion). 
 
Requirements: Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate (NQF level 4), LLB degree (NQF Level 8), and LLM (NQF Level 9) in Labour Law will be an added advantage. The candidate must also be an accredited senior commissioner of the CCMA with at least fifteen (15) years of experience in industrial relations, Labour Law or conducting complex conciliations, arbitration, and facilitations (Preferably, experience in the vetting of awards, rulings and outcomes). 
 
Competencies: Labour law, alternative dispute resolution, conciliation, mediation, facilitation, arbitration, vetting of awards and rulings, interpretation and application of statutes, communication, and problem-solving. 
 
Critical performance areas: Screen referrals, issue ruling on jurisdiction, variations and rescissions; ensure the quality of all rulings and awards made; analyse case law, access court judgements and compile quarterly statistics and reports on awards; provide legal advisory services on any work of the council, develop and implement policies, issuing of conciliation outcome certificates in the case where the applicant requests arbitration. 
 
Ensure compliance with PHSDSBC rules and maintain standards of consistency in dispute resolution in the sector nationally. Vet awards and rulings of Panelists. Monitor and evaluate the performance of panelists, and conduct investigations about the conduct of panelists against the Code of Conduct if complaints are received. Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the General Secretary and the CCMA. Provides technical support to the ongoing professional development of Panelists, staff members and parties to the Council when required. Ensures that the Council is fully apprised of new developments in alternative dispute resolution. Contributes to public awareness and the credibility of the PHSDSBC by drafting articles on topical legal and general interest matters for publication in the Annual Report and other mediums and among commissioners. 
 
Enquiries: Enquiries on the above position must be directed to: Ms. Marriette Kiewitt, on Telephone number: (012) 765 5100. 
 
Applications: Please ensure that you send your application to the email address: variousadverts@phsdsbc.org.za before the closing date, as no late applications will be considered.

​PART-TIME SENIOR PANELLIST 
 
Introduction
The Public Health and Social Development Sectoral Bargaining Council (PHSDSBC) is designated in section 36 of the Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995, to promote labour peace through constructive collective bargaining and expeditious resolution of disputes. 
 
The PHSDSBC has vacancies for Part-Time Senior Panellists in the following provinces: 
Eastern Cape: 4 
Gauteng: 4 
Limpopo: 4 
Western Cape: 4 
KwaZulu Natal: 5 
 
Directions to candidates 
Closing date: 24 October 2025 at 16h00. 
 
Note: The application must include a detailed Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of the following: Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate, the highest required qualifications, and a driver’s license. Please do so to ensure your application is not disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The applicant must have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and provide proof of such an evaluation report (only when shortlisted). Foreign applicants should also attach copies of their work permits. 
 
 
Applications: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date, as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than one post, please submit separate applications for each position that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications, we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within thirty days of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the PHSDSBC be affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of positions, the PHSDSBC reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. 
 
Important: PHSDSBC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We intend to promote representativity in PHSDSBC through the filling of posts. The PHSDSBC reserves the right not to fill a position. 
 
The successful contractor will be subjected to security vetting. PHSDSBC will conduct reference checks, which may include the social media profiles of the shortlisted contractor. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary, or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/after the interview, the application will not be considered, and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed, such appointment will be terminated. 
 
The successful contractor/s will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. They must enter into a part – time employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the PHSDSBC. 
All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest and disclose membership of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. 
 
Details of the post 
 
PART-TIME SENIOR PANELLIST. 
Reference number: 24/10/2025/DMD/PTSP/001. 
 
Daily fee: A daily fee of three thousand, nine hundred and sixty-eight rands, sixty-four cents (R3968.64), is payable to senior panellists for non-senior work allocated and five thousand, six hundred and twenty – five rands, eighty-two cents (R5625.82) is payable to senior panelists if senior panelist work is allocated.
Centre: Gauteng (Centurion). 
 
Requirements: Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate (NQF level 4), LLB or Labour Law or Labour Relations Management degree (NQF Level 8), and LLM (NQF Level 9) in Labour Law will be an added advantage. The candidate must also be an accredited senior commissioner of the CCMA with at least ten (10) years of experience in industrial relations, Labour Law or conducting complex conciliations, arbitration and facilitation. 
 
Competencies: Labour law, alternative dispute resolution, conciliation, mediation, facilitation, arbitration, interpretation and application of statutes, communication, and problem-solving.
 
Critical performance areas: To conduct complex conciliation, arbitrations, and con-arbs. Complete case documentation and process settlement agreements, rulings and awards. Conduct complex mediations and conciliations if requested by the parties. Be able to interpret judgements, be resilient, have good listening, writing and communication skills. Must have an ability to negotiate and be influential. 
 
Enquiries: Enquiries on the above position must be directed to: Ms Marriett Kiewitt; Tel no: (012) 765 5100. 
 
Applications: Please ensure that you send your application to the email address: variousadverts@phsdsbc.org.za before the closing date, as no late applications will be considered.