Job details

Circular Post No: 26/15
Job Ref Number: HR4/4/7/6 (Three (3) year contract
Closing Date: 07 August 2026

Salary

R413 001 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits

Centre

Provincial Office: KwaZulu Natal

Requirements

  • An undergraduate qualification in Human Resources Management/ Public Management/ Employee Relations at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA.
  • Two (2) years’ must be functional experience in Employment Relations Management environment.
  • Driver’s license will be added as an advantage.
  • 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 Act (PSA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), PSCBC and CCMA procedure.
  • Skills: Negotiation, People Management, Problem Solving, Presentation, Planning and Organizing, Communication, Presentation, Computer Literacy, Report Writing.

Duties

  • Conduct and analyse all grievances and complaints received from employees in the province.
  • Draft charges and finalise all misconduct cases in the department.
  • Represent the department in all disputes referred to the General Public Service Sectoral Bargaining Council (GPSSBC) and the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration.

Enquiries

Mr TG Gumede Tel No: (031) 366 2355

Applications

Where to send your application.

Deputy Director: Human Resource Management, P O Box 940, Durban, 4000 Or hand deliver at 267 Anton Lembede Street, Durban. For Online Application: Jobs-KZN33@labour.gov.za

For Attention

Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, KwaZulu-Natal

Department Notes

All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only combined, in PDF and as one attachment. Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted. indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)

Original Text
POST 26/15 : SENIOR PRACTITIONER EMPLOYEE RELATION REF NO: HR4/4/7/6 (X2 POSTS)
(Three (3) year contract)
SALARY : R413 001 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
CENTRE : Provincial Office: KwaZulu Natal
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Human Resources Management/ Public Management/ Employee Relations at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA.
Two (2) years’ must be functional experience in Employment Relations
Management environment. Driver’s license will be added as an advantage.
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 Act (PSA), Labour Relations Act
(LRA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), PSCBC and CCMA procedure. Skills:
Negotiation, People Management, Problem Solving, Presentation, Planning and Organizing, Communication, Presentation, Computer Literacy, Report
Writing.
DUTIES : Conduct and analyse all grievances and complaints received from employees in the province. Draft charges and finalise all misconduct cases in the
department. Represent the department in all disputes referred to the General
Public Service Sectoral Bargaining Council (GPSSBC) and the Commission for
Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration.
ENQUIRIES : Mr TG Gumede Tel No: (031) 366 2355
APPLICATIONS : Deputy Director: Human Resource Management, P O Box 940, Durban, 4000 Or hand deliver at 267 Anton Lembede Street, Durban. For Online Application:
Jobs-KZN33@labour.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, KwaZulu-Natal

Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.

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