Employee Relations Practitioner

Affirmative Portfolios; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A Human Resources consultancy seeks an Employee Relations Practitioner in Pretoria to support the implementation of employee and employer relations activities. The role involves managing grievances, facilitating disputes, and ensuring compliance with labour laws. Candidates must have a relevant qualification and at least 2 years' experience in a labour relations environment. This contract offers competitive pay at R287,600 per annum and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years qualification (NQF level 6 or higher) in Labour Relations or related.
• At least 2 years experience in a labour relations environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage grievances and facilitate dispute resolution promptly.
• Provide support during dispute proceedings.
• Implement misconduct and disciplinary processes efficiently.
• Draft reports and documentation for departmental representation.
• Coordinate employee relations programs and logistical support.

Skills

Knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulation

Labour Laws (LRA, BCEA, EEA)

Communication skills

Planning and organising skills

Negotiation skills

Research and analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Team player

Change management skills

Education

3 years qualification in Labour Relations or related field

Job description

Employee Relations Practitioner PRETORIA

Human Resources / Recruitment | Pretoria – Gauteng | Pretoria

12 Month Fixed Term Contract | R287 600pa

Purpose of the post

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

Key performance areas

• 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 investigation reports.
• Dispute Management: Facilitate disputes at GPSSBC; Provide support in terms of preparation during the dispute’s proceedings.
• Misconduct management: Facilitate and implement misconduct and disciplinary processes within applicable time frames.
• Represent the Department and draft the reports: Compile statistical submissions / reports on identified trends regarding misconduct and dispute matters.
• 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 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, grievance, 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 request; 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
• Financial Management
• Negotiation skills
• Basic research and analytic skill
• Change management skills
• Initiating skills
• Service delivery oriented skills
• Batho Pele 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.