Employee Relation Practitioner - Pretoria, Gauteng

Closing Date: 05 June 2026

To provide support in the implementation of employee/ employer relations

activities in the department.

DESCRIPTION OF TASKS:

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.

2) Dispute Management:

Facilitate disputes

Provide support in terms of preparation during the dispute’s proceedings.

3) 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.

4) 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, 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.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge:

Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Act and Regulation.

Knowledge and understanding of departmental policies and procedures.

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.

Skills:

Communication (verbal and written) skills.

Planning and organising skills.

Financial Management.

Negotiation skills.

Basic research and analytic skills.

Change management skills.

Negotiation skills.

Initiating skills.

Service delivery orientated skills.

Batho Pele skills.

Personal Attributes:

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.