Employee Relations Practitioner PRETORIA

Employee Relations Practitioner - PRETORIA

Department: Human Resources / Recruitment

Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Salary: R287 600pa

Purpose of the Post: To provide support in the implementation of employee / employer relations activities in the department.

Key Performance Areas:

1. Grievance Management:
   • Receive, register and log grievances
   • Facilitate and resolve grievances within applicable timeframes
   • Facilitate labour related programmes, collective bargaining, grievance resolution and dispute management processes promptly within the principles of the law
   • Conduct and compile grievance investigations reports
   • Facilitate disputes at GPSSBC
   • Provide support in terms of preparation during the dispute’s proceedings
2. Misconduct Management:
   • Facilitate and implement misconduct and disciplinary processes within applicable time frames
   • Represent the Department and draft reports
   • Compile statistical submissions / reports on identified trends regarding misconduct and dispute matters
3. Administration Support:
   • Draft documents and perform administration related to the job for effective performance of the unit
   • Conduct basic research on the trends available in the field of Employment Relations
   • Provide logistical support to procure goods or services
   • Coordinate meetings, information sessions / workshops to create awareness and enhance understanding of employee relations policy and procedure and ensure that meeting packs are distributed
   • Conduct follow-ups on actions, ensure that the information is submitted on time and file ER records
   • Coordinate and ensure the implementation of agreed upon resolutions and labour policies
   • Provide assistance in compiling monthly management reports and include recommendations
   • Update and maintain database on disciplinary cases, grievances, suspensions, appeals processes, and other conflict cases
   • Coordinate the updating and submission of risk reports
   • Capture labour relations cases on Persal and other remunerative work requests
   • Provide functional advice and technical guidance to employees and management

Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Act and Regulation
• Knowledge and understanding of departmental policies and procedures
• Good understanding and knowledge of Labour Laws (LRA, BCEA, EEA and other labour-related legislations) and Ethics issues
• Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulation
• Understanding of Confidential and Security Clearance prescripts
• Communication (verbal and written) skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Basic research and analytic skills
• Service delivery orientated skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in teams
• Be able to liaise with different stakeholders at different levels
• Team player
• Proactive and innovative

Minimum Requirements:

• 3 years qualification (NQF level 6 or higher) in Labour Relations / Labour Law / Human Resources Management / Human Resources Development / Industrial Psychology / Industrial Relations or related qualification
• At least 2 years within labour relations environment

Closing Date for Applications: 6 March 2024

Should you not hear from us by the closing date above, please consider your application unsuccessful.