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HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTITIONER: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Department of Water and Sanitation · King Williams’s Town

Closing date
28 September 2026
Reference
280926/07
Salary band
R 338 106
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Reviewed 15 September 2026

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About this role

Department: Department of Water and Sanitation Location: King Williams’s Town Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07) Requirements: A relevant NQF level 6 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Human Resource Management, Labour Relations / Employee Relations or LLB. One (1) year experience in Labour Relations. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge of administrative procedures in relation to Disciplinary process, Grievance Handling, Dispute Resolution Process, etc. Legislative Requirements: Knowledge of Public Service Act & Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act; etc. Knowledge of PERSAL System. Basic Financial management and knowledge of PFMA. Problem solving and Analysis. Communication Skills. Accountability and Ethical Conduct. Attention to details. Willingness to travel. Duties: To provide an administrative support for Employee Relation Unit. To facilitate the handling of Misconduct, grievances and Disputes lodged. Responsible for compiling monthly reports for Employee Relations Unit. To assist in procurement process for Employment Relations needs. Ensuring application and implementation of the outcome of Discipline; Arbitration Awards and Labour Court Judgements. Capturing cases on PERSAL. Maintains Employee Relations database. Assist in the implementation of approved resolutions by relevant structures. Compile statistics regarding labour issues, investigate cases and arrange appointments of Investigating Officers. Keep statistics of all Employee Relations cases lodged with the component. Enquiries: Mr P Qwayiza Tel No: (043) 604 5475 Closing Date: 2026-09-28T23:59:00+02:00

Requirements

  • A relevant NQF level 6 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Human Resource Management, Labour Relations / Employee Relations or LLB
  • One (1) year experience in Labour Relations
  • The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license
  • Knowledge of administrative procedures in relation to Disciplinary process, Grievance Handling, Dispute Resolution Process, etc
  • Legislative Requirements: Knowledge of Public Service Act & Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act
  • Knowledge of PERSAL System
  • Basic Financial management and knowledge of PFMA
  • Problem solving and Analysis
  • Communication Skills
  • Accountability and Ethical Conduct

Key responsibilities

  • To provide an administrative support for Employee Relation Unit
  • To facilitate the handling of Misconduct, grievances and Disputes lodged
  • Responsible for compiling monthly reports for Employee Relations Unit
  • To assist in procurement process for Employment Relations needs
  • Ensuring application and implementation of the outcome of Discipline
  • Arbitration Awards and Labour Court Judgements
  • Capturing cases on PERSAL
  • Maintains Employee Relations database
  • Assist in the implementation of approved resolutions by relevant structures
  • Compile statistics regarding labour issues, investigate cases and arrange appointments of Investigating Officers