Senior Practitioner: Employee Relations vacancy at Department of Employment and Labour. Location: Northern Cape. Salary R413 001 p.a.
| Job Title | Senior Practitioner: Employee Relations |
| Employer | Department of Employment and Labour |
| Reference Number | HR4/4/8/187 |
| Circular Post No. | 35/15 |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Location | Northern Cape, South Africa |
| Employment Type | Full Time, Contractor |
| Date Posted | 7 October 2026 at 00:27 |
| Closing Date | 16 October 2026 at 16:00 |
| 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
The Department of Employment and Labour has advertised a vacancy for a Senior Practitioner: Employee Relations in Northern Cape, in Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026. The salary is R413 001 per year. Applications close on 16 October 2026 at 16:00. Contract: Three-Year Contract.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and analyse all grievances and complaints received from employees in the province.
- Draft charges and finalise all misconduct cases in the province.
- Represent the Department in all disputes referred to the General Public Service Sectoral Bargaining Council (GPSSBC) and the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA).
- Conduct advocacy sessions on employment-related matters in the province.
- Provide administrative support services in the section.
Required Qualifications
- An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6) in Human Resource Management/Labour Relations Management as recognised by SAQA.
- Driver's License will be an added advantage.
- Two (2) years must be functional experience in Employment Relations Management environment.
- Knowledge: Public Service Commission's rules for dealing with complaints and grievances.
- Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council resolutions.
- Interpretation of case law and trends in Labour Law.
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Public Service Regulations (PSR).
- Public Service Act (PSA).
- Labour Relations Act (LRA).
- Employment Equity Act (EEA).
- PSCBC and CCMA procedures.
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).
- Skills: Negotiation.
- People Management.
- Problem Solving.
- Presentation.
- Planning and Organising.
- Communication.
- Computer Literacy.
- Report Writing.
- Conflict Management.
- Research.
Job Benefits and Perks
Plus 37% in lieu of benefits.
How to Apply
Submit a completed, signed new Z83 form and a detailed CV quoting reference number HR4/4/8/187. The Z83 can be obtained from any Public Service department or from https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/
Applications: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301 or hand deliver at Cnr Compound and Pniel Road. Email: Jobs- NCKIM@labour.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms Sherelda Kleinsmith Tel No: (053)838 1517
Closing date: 16 October 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)
Source: Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026 (issued 02 October 2026), Post 35/15. Always confirm the details against the official advert.