Employment And Labour Senior Practitioner Human Resources Management Vacancy 2026 | Salary: R413,001 p.a.

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Employment and Labour is offering an opportunity for a Senior Practitioner Human Resources Management. This is a three-year contract position based in the Provincial Office in KwaZulu-Natal, specifically in Durban. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in overseeing various human resources functions within the department.

This role comes with a salary of R413,001 per annum, in addition to 37% in lieu of benefits, providing a competitive compensation package for an experienced HR professional.

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.
• Required Knowledge: 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.
• Required Skills: Negotiation, People Management, Problem Solving, Presentation, Planning and Organizing, Communication, Computer Literacy, and Report Writing.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the Recruitment and Selection process.
• Facilitate the processing and approval of service benefits.
• Provide and monitor the termination of service at the provincial level.
• Monitor establishment and the implementation of HR policies.
• Supervise human, financial, equipment, and asset resources within the division.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by August 7, 2026.

Choose one of the following application methods:

1. Online Application:

• Email your application to: Jobs-KZN14@labour.gov.za

2. Postal Application:

• Address your application to:

Deputy Director: Human Resource Management P O Box 940 Durban 4000

• For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, KwaZulu-Natal

3. Hand Delivery:

• Deliver your application to:

267 Anton Lembede Street Durban

• For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, KwaZulu-Natal