Employment and Labour Senior Practitioner: Human Resource Management Vacancy 2026
Employment and Labour
General / Other
More Employment and Labour posts →Monthly stipend
R413 001 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Closing date
16 Oct 2026
7 days left
- Opportunity
- Contract
- Minimum education
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Location
- Kimberley, Northern Cape
- NQF level
- NQF 6
- Posted
- 03 Oct 2026
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How this salary compares
At R34 417 a month, this post pays below the median of R40 600 for contract posts asking for Grade 12 / Matric (5 listings that publish a figure). The middle half of that group pays between R34 417 and R50 479.
- 25th percentile
- R34 417
- Median
- R40 600
- 75th percentile
- R50 479
This post sits in the 20th 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 5 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 a dedicated Senior Practitioner for Human Resource Management. This is a crucial role within the Provincial Office located in Kimberley, Northern Cape, offered on a three-year contract basis.
This opportunity is designed for an experienced HR professional to contribute significantly to the department's operations, focusing on key human resource functions. The successful candidate will play an important part in ensuring the smooth running of HR processes within the provincial structure.
Minimum Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management or Public Management at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA.
- Two (2) years of functional experience in a human resource management environment.
- A Driver's License will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of: 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, and Batho Pele Principles.
- Skills in: Negotiation, People Management, Problem Solving, Presentation, Planning and Organising, Communication, Computer Literacy, and Report Writing.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor the Recruitment and Selection process.
- Facilitate the processing and approval of service benefits.
- Provide oversight and monitor the termination of service processes at the province.
- Monitor the establishment and implementation of HR policies.
- Supervise human, financial, and equipment/asset resources within the Division.
What the Work Involves
As a Senior Practitioner, you will be based in the Provincial Office in Kimberley, Northern Cape, where your day-to-day work will centre on core human resource management functions. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire recruitment and selection lifecycle, from monitoring processes to ensuring compliance. A key aspect of your role will involve the facilitation and approval of service benefits for employees, as well as managing and monitoring termination of service procedures within the province.
Furthermore, you will play a vital role in maintaining the organisational establishment and ensuring the effective implementation of HR policies. This position also includes supervisory duties, requiring you to manage human, financial, and physical resources within your division to support the department's objectives.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by 16 October 2026. You can apply via email, post, or hand delivery:
- By Email: Send your application to Jobs-NCKIM@labour.gov.za
- By Post: Address your application to Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301.
- Hand Delivery: Submit your application at Cnr Compound and Pniel Road, Kimberley.
This listing in context
What the 138 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.
- Live contract posts
- 15
- In Northern Cape
- 3
- Closing within 7 days
- 0
40% of the 15 live contract posts we hold ask for Grade 12 / Matric, so this listing asks for what most of them ask for.
Live contract posts stay open for a median of 14 days between posting and closing date.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 138 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 6 opportunities in Northern Cape.
What you'll need to apply
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- A completed Z83 form
- Your CV
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