Contract

Employment And Labour Senior Practitioner: Employee Relations Vacancy 2026

Employment And Labour

General / Other

How this salary compares

At R34 417 a month, this post pays below the median of R37 509 for contract posts asking for Grade 12 / Matric, in Gauteng (6 listings that publish a figure). The middle half of that group pays between R34 417 and R68 418.

25th percentile: R34 417
Median: R37 509
75th percentile: R68 418

This post sits in the 25th percentile of that group. Figures are the advertised package converted to a monthly amount — before tax, pension and medical contributions, so take-home pay is lower.

Calculated by SetaJobs from the 6 comparable posts open on this site that publish a figure. Amounts advertised per year are divided by twelve; a quoted range is taken at its midpoint.

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Employment and Labour is seeking dedicated professionals to join their team as Senior Practitioners in Employee Relations. This is a crucial role based at the Provincial Office in Parktown, Johannesburg, offering a contract period of three years.

The successful candidates will play a vital role in managing employee relations within the province, including handling grievances, misconduct cases, and representing the Department in disputes referred to various bargaining councils and commissions.

Minimum Requirements

An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) in Human Resource Management or Labour Relations Management as recognised by SAQA.
Two (2) years of functional experience in an Employment Relations Management environment.
A Driver’s license will be an added advantage.

Required 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 Regulations (PSR), and Public Service Act (PSA).
Labour Relations Act (LRA) and Employment Equity Act (EEA).
PSCBC and CCMA Procedure.

Required Skills:

Negotiation
People Management
Problem Solving
Presentation
Planning and Organising
Communication
Computer Literacy
Report Writing
Conflict Management
Research

Key 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 to the Province.
Provide administration support services in the section.

What the Work Involves

In this Senior Practitioner role, you will be at the forefront of managing employee relations matters for the Department in Gauteng. Your daily tasks will involve conducting thorough analyses of grievances and complaints submitted by employees across the province, ensuring fair and consistent handling.

A significant part of the role also includes managing misconduct cases, from the initial drafting of charges through to their finalisation. You will represent the Department in critical dispute resolution forums such as the GPSSBC and the CCMA, advocating on behalf of the Department. Additionally, you will be responsible for conducting advocacy sessions to educate staff on various employment-related matters and providing essential administrative support to the section within the provincial office environment in Parktown, Johannesburg.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply using one of the following methods, ensuring your application reaches the Department by 28 September 2026:

By Post:

Chief Director: Provincial Operations PO Box 4560 Johannesburg 2001

Hand Delivery:

47 Empire Road Parktown

Online Application:

Visit the following link: https://essa.labour.gov.za/EssaOnline/WebBeans/

This listing in context

What the 327 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.

Live contract posts: 72
In Gauteng: 38
Closing within 7 days: 11

22% of the 72 live contract posts we hold ask for Grade 12 / Matric. The commonest requirement is Degree (NQF 7), at 42%.

Live contract posts stay open for a median of 13 days between posting and closing date.

Calculated by SetaJobs from the 327 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 145 opportunities in Gauteng.

What you'll need to apply

Send only the Z83 and your CV. Attaching certified copies now is not required, and an incomplete Z83 is the single commonest reason applications are rejected.

A completed Z83 form
Your CV

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