Senior Employee Relations Practitioner

Requirements

• A National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Labour Relations or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in case and compliance management or relevant field.
• PERSAL introduction certificate.
• Knowledge of employee relations.
• Knowledge of Public Service legislation and resolutions.
• Knowledge of disciplinary code and procedures, grievance procedure, mediation and arbitration.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and procedures.
• Communication skills (written and verbal), planning and organisation skills, report writing skills, coordination skills, conflict resolution skills, interpretation and application of legislation, policies and resolutions, programme and project management skills and computer literacy.
• Good interpersonal relations skills.
• Ability to collect and interpret information and reports.
• Ability to gather and analyse information.
• Ability to interpret & apply relevant legislation, regulations, resolutions & policies.
• Ability to work under pressure and work under limited supervision.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Duties

• To provide an administrative support for Employee Relation Unit.
• To facilitate the handling of Misconduct, grievances and Disputes lodged.
• Responsible for compiling monthly reports for Employee Relations Unit.
• To assist in procurement process for Employment Relations needs.
• Ensuring application and implementation of the outcome of Discipline;
• Arbitration Awards and Labour Court Judgements.
• Capturing cases on PERSAL.
• Maintains Employee Labour Relations database.
• Assist in the implementation of approved resolutions by relevant structures.
• Compile statistics regarding labour issues, investigate cases and arrange appointments of Investigating Officers.
• Keep statistics of all Employee Relations cases lodged with the component.

How to apply

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Notes from the department

• Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022.
• With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory.
• Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant.
• No late applications will be accepted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks).
• SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted).
• Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered.
• 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.
• Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance.
• Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted).
• The Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency and Mzimvubu Tsitsikamma Catchment Management Agency are Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa.
• It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation.
• Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act.
• If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
• Faxed applications will not be considered.
• The agency reserves the right not to fill these positions.
• Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.