Senior practitioner employee relations contract in Kimberley. Handle grievances, misconduct cases and CCMA matters. R413 001 plus 37%.
| Job Title | Senior Practitioner: Employee Relations |
| Employer | Department of Employment and Labour |
| Reference Number | HR4/4/8/187 |
| Category | Labour relations |
| Location | Provincial Office: Northern Cape (Kimberley), South Africa |
| Employment Type | Contract |
| Date Posted | 2 October 2026 |
| Closing Date | 16 October 2026 at 23:59 (online) or 16:00 (walk-in) |
| Status | Open for applications |
| Salary | R413 001 per year |
| Minimum Qualification | Diploma / Associate degree |
| Experience Required | 2 years |
About this Senior Practitioner: Employee Relations position
Introduction
If grievances, disciplinary hearings and bargaining council cases are your daily work, this employee relations practitioner post in Kimberley is worth a look. The Northern Cape provincial office of the Department of Employment and Labour wants a senior practitioner on a three-year contract. The pay is R413 001 per year plus 37% in lieu of benefits, and the reference number is HR4/4/8/187. You would represent the Department in disputes and run advocacy sessions on employment matters. Applications close on 16 October 2026.
Candidates who have represented an employer at the CCMA or a bargaining council will stand out, because the post asks you to do exactly that. List the cases you handled, the outcomes you achieved and the sectors you worked in. The advert also expects knowledge of PSCBC resolutions, the Labour Relations Act and recent case law, so revise the latest developments before an interview. Only two years of functional employment relations experience are required, which makes this a realistic next step for a junior practitioner. A driver's licence is an advantage because provincial work can involve travel.
About the Employer
The Department of Employment and Labour employs people across provincial offices and Labour Centres, and its Northern Cape office is based in Kimberley.
Responsibilities
• Analyse and process grievances and complaints from employees in the province
• Draft charges and finalise misconduct cases
• Represent the Department in disputes at the GPSSBC and the CCMA
• Run advocacy sessions on employment-related matters
Required Qualifications
• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6) in Human Resource Management or Labour Relations Management
• Two years of functional experience in an employment relations environment
• Knowledge of PSCBC resolutions, the Labour Relations Act, the Employment Equity Act and BCEA
• Understanding of case law and trends in labour law
• Negotiation, presentation, report writing and conflict management skills
• A driver's licence is an added advantage
Job Benefits and Perks
The contract pays R413 001 per year plus 37% in lieu of benefits for three years.
How to Apply
Email Jobs-NCKIM@labour.gov.za, post to Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301, or hand deliver to Cnr Compound and Pniel Road.
Enquiries: Ms Sherelda Kleinsmith, (053) 838 1517.
Use the new Z83 form, quote the reference number and make sure your application reaches the department before the closing date.
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