Senior Practitioner Employee Relations (2 posts; three-year contract)
Department
Department of Employment and Labour
Location
Provincial Office: Western Cape, Western Cape
Salary
R413 001 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Closing date
05 Oct 2026
Reference number
HR4/4/10/1
How to apply
- Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number HR4/4/10/1.
- Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
- Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
- Make sure it arrives before the closing date — 05 Oct 2026. Late applications are not considered.
Requirements
SAQA-recognised NQF Level 6 undergraduate qualification in Human Resources Management, Public Management or Employee Relations. Two years' functional experience in Employment Relations Management. Driver's licence advantageous. Knowledge of PSC complaints and grievance rules, PSCBC resolutions, labour case law, PFMA, PSA, LRA, EEA and PSCBC/CCMA procedures. Negotiation, people management, problem-solving, presentation, planning, organising, communication, computer literacy and report writing skills.
Duties
Conduct and analyse employee grievances and complaints in the province. Draft charges and finalise departmental misconduct cases. Represent the department in disputes referred to the GPSSBC and Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration.
Enquiries
Ms K Fuller Tel: (021) 441 8119
How to apply
Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 34 of 2026.
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