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SENIOR PRACTITIONER: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Department of Employment and Labour · gauteng · Gauteng, Parktown

Closing date
28 September 2026
Reference
HR4/4/4/09/04
Salary band
R 413 001
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Reviewed 15 September 2026

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About this role

Department: Department of Employment and Labour Location: Provincial Office: Gauteng, Parktown Salary: R413 001 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits Requirements: An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) in Human Resource Management / Labour Relations Management as recognised by SAQA. Driver’s license will be an added advantage, Two (2) year’s functional experience in Employment Relations Management environment. Knowledge: Public Service Commission’s rules for dealing with complaints and grievances, Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council’s Resolutions. Interpretation of case law and trends in Labour Law. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Regulations (PSR). Public Service Act (PSA), Labour relations Act (LRA). Employment Equity Act (EEA), PSCBC and CCMA Procedure. Skills: Negotiation, People Management, Problem Solving, Presentation, Planning and Organising, Communication, Computer Literacy and Report Writing, Conflict, and Research. Duties: Conduct and analyse all grievances and complaints received from employees in the Province, Draft charges and finalise all misconduct cases in the Province. Represent the Department in all disputes referred to the general Public Service Sectoral Bargaining Council (GPSSBC) and the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA). Conduct advocacy sessions on employment-related matters to the Province. Provide administration support services in the section. Enquiries: Mr K Maqedana Tel No: (011) 853 0300 Closing Date: 2026-09-28T16:00:00+02:00

Requirements

  • An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) in Human Resource Management / Labour Relations Management as recognised by SAQA
  • Driver’s license will be an added advantage, Two (2) year’s functional experience in Employment Relations Management environment
  • Knowledge: Public Service Commission’s rules for dealing with complaints and grievances, Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council’s Resolutions
  • Interpretation of case law and trends in Labour Law
  • Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Regulations (PSR)
  • Public Service Act (PSA), Labour relations Act (LRA)
  • Employment Equity Act (EEA), PSCBC and CCMA Procedure
  • Skills: Negotiation, People Management, Problem Solving, Presentation, Planning and Organising, Communication, Computer Literacy and Report Writing, Conflict, and Research

Key responsibilities

  • Conduct and analyse all grievances and complaints received from employees in the Province, Draft charges and finalise all misconduct cases in the Province
  • Represent the Department in all disputes referred to the general Public Service Sectoral Bargaining Council (GPSSBC) and the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA)
  • Conduct advocacy sessions on employment-related matters to the Province
  • Provide administration support services in the section