SENIOR PRACTITIONER: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Department of Employment and Labour

Reference number: HR4/4/4/09/04
Salary: R413 001 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Centre: Provincial Office: Gauteng, Parktown
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 33 of 2026

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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) 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.

Where to send your application

Chief Director: Provincial Operations: PO Box 4560, Johannesburg, 2001 or hand deliver at 47 Empire Road, Parktown. For online application follow the link: https://essa.labour.gov.za/EssaOnline/WebBeans/

Enquiries

Mr K Maqedana Tel No: (011) 853 0300

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 11 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 11 September 2026.

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