Employment and Labour Senior Practitioner: Employee Relations Vacancy 2026 | Salary: R413,001 per annum

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Employment and Labour invites applications for two Senior Practitioner: Employee Relations positions. These are three-year contract roles offering a salary of R413,001 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits.

Successful candidates will contribute to managing employee relations within the department, with posts available in Mmabatho (North West Province) and Bloemfontein (Free State Province). This opportunity is for individuals with a background in Human Resources or Labour Relations looking to apply their skills in a government setting.

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 valid 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 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).

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 in the Province.
• Provide administrative support services in the section.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by 31 July 2026.

Please ensure you use the correct reference number and application method for your preferred location.

For the Mmabatho (North West) Post (Ref No HR4/4/07/03):

• Email Applications: Send to Jobs-SPER-NW@labour.gov.za. Ensure to include the reference number in the subject line.
• Postal Applications: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X2040, Mmabatho, 2735.
• Hand Deliver Applications: Provident House, University Drive, Mmabatho.

For the Bloemfontein (Free State) Post (Ref No HR 4/4/8/1008):

• Email Applications: Send to jobs-fs4@labour.gov.za. Ensure to include the reference number in the subject line.
• Postal Applications: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X522, Bloemfontein, 9300.
• Hand Deliver Applications: Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein.