Employee Relations Practitioner PRETORIA

Employee Relations Practitioner PRETORIA

Human Resources / Recruitment

Pretoria – Gauteng

Employee Relations Practitioner

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 investigations 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 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

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

Negotiation skills

Initiating skills

Service delivery orientated 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