Contract

Employment And Labour Senior Practitioner: Human Resource Management 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 invites applications for the position of Senior Practitioner: Human Resource Management. This is a 3-year contract opportunity based at the Provincial Office in Parktown, Gauteng.

This role offers a chance to contribute to the department's HR functions with a focus on oversight and implementation of key processes. The successful candidate will receive a remuneration of R413 001 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following criteria:

An undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management/Public Management at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA.
Two (2) years of functional experience within a Human Resource Management environment.
A driver's license will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of: Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulations (PSR), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), Batho Pele Principles, PSCBC and CCMA Procedures.
Skills in: Negotiation, People Management, Problem Solving, Presentation, Planning and Organizing, Communication, Computer Literacy, and Report Writing.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Practitioner: Human Resource Management will be responsible for a range of duties, including:

Monitoring the Recruitment and Selection processes.
Facilitating the processing and approval of service benefits.
Providing and monitoring termination of service within the province.
Monitoring establishment and the implementation of HR policies.
Supervising resources (Human, Finance, Equipment/Assets) within the Division.

What the Work Involves

Working from the Provincial Office in Parktown, Gauteng, the Senior Practitioner will be deeply involved in the day-to-day operations of the Human Resource Management division. Your duties will involve overseeing critical HR functions such as the recruitment and selection of staff, ensuring that processes are fair and compliant. You will also manage the administration of service benefits for employees and handle the intricacies of employee terminations at the provincial level. A key aspect of the role is to monitor the correct implementation of HR policies and manage the human, financial, and equipment resources of your division.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply using one of the following methods:

1. Online Application: Follow the link: https://essa.labour.gov.za/EssaOnline/WebBeans/

2. Postal Application: Chief Director: Provincial Operations PO Box 4560 Johannesburg 2001

3. Hand Delivery: 47 Empire Road Parktown

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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