SENIOR PRACTITIONER: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Department of Employment and Labour · northern cape · Northern Cape
- Closing date
- 16 October 2026
- Reference
- HR4/4/8/187
- Salary band
- R 413 001
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Employment and Labour Location: Provincial Office: Northern Cape 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) years must be functional experience in Employment Relations Management environment. Knowledge: Public Service Commission's rules for dealing with complaints and grievances. Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council 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 procedures. Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). Skills: Negotiation. People 16 Management. Problem Solving. Presentation. Planning and Organising. Communication. Computer Literacy. Report Writing. Conflict Management. 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 in the province. Provide administrative support services in the section. Application instructions: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301 or hand deliver at Cnr Compound and Pniel Road. Email: Jobs- NCKIM@labour.gov.za Enquiries: Ms Sherelda Kleinsmith Tel No: (053) 838 1517 Closing Date: 2026-10-16T16:00:00+02:00
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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) years must be functional experience in Employment Relations Management environment
- ✓Knowledge: Public Service Commission's rules for dealing with complaints and grievances
- ✓Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council 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)
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 in the province
- •Provide administrative support services in the section
About Department of Employment and Labour
This department regulates the labour market - administering the UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) and Compensation Fund, enforcing labour laws (BCEA, LRA, OHSA), and running employment services (including matching work seekers to opportunities via labour centres).
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