About the Role
The Department of Employment and Labour is seeking a dedicated Senior Practitioner: Employee Relations to join their team in Parktown, Gauteng. This critical role is centered around ensuring a harmonious workplace environment by addressing grievances and complaints from employees across the province. By effectively managing disputes and providing guidance on employment-related matters, you will play a vital part in promoting fair labor practices and enhancing the overall well-being of public service employees.
In this position, you will collaborate daily with various stakeholders to resolve issues that impact the workforce, thereby contributing to the smooth functioning of government operations. Your expertise will not only help in resolving conflicts but also in advocating for employee rights, which is essential for fostering a positive work culture in South Africa’s public service.
About the Department
The Department of Employment and Labour is committed to creating a fair, equitable, and inclusive labor market in South Africa. With a mission to promote job creation, improve working conditions, and uphold workers’ rights, this department plays a crucial role in the nation’s economic and social development. Working here means being part of a dynamic team that drives meaningful change and supports the workforce in achieving their rights and responsibilities.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct thorough analyses of grievances and complaints received from employees.
- Draft charges and finalize misconduct cases in accordance with departmental processes.
- Represent the Department in disputes referred to the General Public Service Sectoral Bargaining Council (GPSSBC) and the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA).
- Organize and conduct advocacy sessions on employment-related matters across the province.
- Provide administrative support services to ensure the smooth operation of the section.
What You’ll Need
- An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) in Human Resource Management or Labour Relations Management, as recognized by SAQA.
- A minimum of two years’ functional experience in an Employment Relations Management environment.
- Knowledge of public service regulations, rules for dealing with complaints, and trends in Labour Law.
- Skills in negotiation, problem-solving, communication, and report writing.
- A valid driver’s license is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
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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.
Job 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.
