Employment And Labour Senior Practitioner Employee Relation Vacancy 2026 | Stipend: R413 001 per annum

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Employment and Labour is inviting applications for the position of Senior Practitioner Employee Relation in their Provincial Office in KwaZulu-Natal (Durban). This is a contract opportunity for a period of three years, with two posts available for qualified candidates.

This role offers a competitive annual salary of R413 001, plus an additional 37% in lieu of benefits. Successful candidates will play a crucial role in managing employee relations within the department, contributing to a fair and productive work environment.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Qualification: An undergraduate qualification at NQF level 6 in Human Resources Management, Public Management, or Employee Relations, as recognised by SAQA.
• Experience: Two years of functional experience in an Employment Relations Management environment.
• Advantage: Possession of a valid driver’s license will be considered an advantage.
• Knowledge:
• Public Service Commission’s rules for dealing with complaints and grievances.
• Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council’s Resolutions.
• Interpretation of case law and trends in Labour Law.
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Act (PSA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), and Employment Equity Act (EEA).
• PSCBC and CCMA procedures.
• Skills: Negotiation, People Management, Problem Solving, Presentation, Planning and Organising, Communication, Computer Literacy, and Report Writing.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Conducting and analysing all grievances and complaints received from employees across the province.
• Drafting charges and finalising all misconduct cases within the department.
• Representing the department in all disputes referred to the General Public Service Sectoral Bargaining Council (GPSSBC) and the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA).

How to Apply

The closing date for applications is August 7, 2026.

Applicants have multiple options for submitting their applications:

• Email Application:
• Send your application to: Jobs-KZN33@labour.gov.za
• Ensure the subject line includes the reference number: HR4/4/7/6
• Postal Application:
• Address: Deputy Director: Human Resource Management, P O Box 940, Durban, 4000
• Hand Delivery:
• Address: 267 Anton Lembede Street, Durban.

All applications should be marked for the attention of the Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, KwaZulu-Natal.