Employee Relations Practitioner

About the position

PURPOSE

To provide support in the implementation of employee/ employer relations
activities in the department. This is a twelve-month contract.

KEY AREAS

• Grievance Management
• Dispute Management
• Misconduct Management
• Administration Support

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE

• 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.

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.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in teams.
• Be able to liaise with different stakeholders at different levels.
• Team player.
• Proactive and innovative.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

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

Desired Skills:

• Basic research and analytic skills.