POST 21/168 : SENIOR PERSONNEL PRACTITIONER (X2 POSTS)
Sub Directorate: Dispute Management
SALARY : R397 116 per annum
CENTRE : Johannesburg West District Ref No: REFS/O22802
Gauteng East District Ref No: REFS/022799
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate recognized three- year National Diploma/Degree (NQF Level
6/7) in Labour Relations /Law/Employment Relations/ Human Resource
Management majoring in Labour Relation plus a minimum of 2 years’ relevant
experience in labour relations environment. Knowledge of PSCBC; GPSSBC
and ELRC. Knowledge of Employment of educators Act, Treasury Regulations,
Public Service Act and Regulations, EEA, PSA, PSR, BCEA, SDA, COIDA,
SASA. Good Communication Skills. Client Services. Policy analysis and
research, conflict and problem Solving, presentation and Supervisory Skills. A
valid driver’s license is essential.
DUTIES : Implement and solve disciplinary enquiries or cases. Investigate cases of
misconduct and support investigation reports. Represent the Department
during formal disciplinary hearings. Provide advice on informal disciplinary
hearings. Train managers on disciplinary process. Ensure the implementation
of disciplinary sanctions. Facilitate the resolution Grievances. Investigation of
grievances. Facilitate the process of resolving grievances reported to the
district as well as ensuring sound employment relations. Assist and advise line
managers in resolving staff grievances. Monitor the resolution of grievances.
Facilitate the resolution of Disputes. Investigate disputes lodged with
bargaining Councils. Generate submission for the settlement of dispute.
Represent the employer at dispute resolution forum, eg CCMA, GPSSBC, and
ELRC. Ensure the implementation of the awards. Provide training and
advocacy on Labour Relations matters within the district. Coordinate
training/workshops for the districts. Maintain labour peace within the
organization. Provide advice on Labour Relations matters.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Lizwe Jafta at 064 929 9493 (JW District)
Mr Mpho Leotlela Tel No: (011) 736 0717 (GE District)
NOTE : It is our intention to promote (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service
through the filling of these posts. Applications must be submitted on form Z83,
obtainable from any public service department or on internet. Received applications using the incorrect
application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application
for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled on the
first page by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form
may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. fully completed, initialled, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D
compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached). A Z83 form and a
detailed CV must be attached on hand delivered, posted and online
applications. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and
other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a
detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit
certified documents on or before the day of the interview following
communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to
have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications
Authority (SAQA). Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability
checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and
criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance
process). Where applicable, candidate will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge
or computer assessment test. Following the interview process, recommended
candidate (s) to attend the generic MMS competency assessment. The
logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Short-listed
candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. Department reserves the
right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Women and people
with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the
underrepresented groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The specific
reference number of the post must be quoted. Due to the large number of
applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If
you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your
application was unsuccessful. No faxed, emailed and late applications will be
considered.
CLOSING DATE : 04 July 2025