Human Resource Practitioner

Overview

` : Providing advice and support to management and employees on labour - relations matters. Managing and providing guidance on disciplinary and grievance procedures.

Requirements

• A National Diploma / Diploma or bachelor’s degree in human resource management, Labour Relations, Industrial Psychology, Public Management or a related field
• Labour Relation PERSAL Course will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 1 to 2 years relevant experience in Labour Relations
• Knowledge, Skills Training and Competencies Required: Sound knowledge of labour relations principles and practices
• Knowledge of disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies and collective agreements
• Good conflict management, negotiation and mediation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal and counselling skills
• Analytical and problem -solving abilities
• Ability to conduct investigations and prepare labour -relations reports
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential employee records
• Good organisational and time- management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service legislative and regulatory framework
• Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act and applicable collective agreements
• Knowledge of grievance and disciplinary procedures in the Public Service
• Knowledge of dispute-resolution processes and the role of relevant bargaining councils
• Computer literacy

Responsibilities

• ` : Providing advice and support to management and employees on labour - relations matters
• Managing and providing guidance on disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Conducting preliminary investigations into alleged misconduct and preparing relevant reports
• Assisting management with disciplinary hearings and ensuring compliance with applicable procedures
• Facilitating the resolution of workplace grievances and conflicts
• Assisting with the management and resolution of labour disputes
• Preparing and maintaining documentation relating to disciplinary, grievance and dispute matters
• Representing or assisting the institution at relevant labour -relations structures and dispute-resolution processes
• Monitoring compliance with the Labour Relations Act, Public Service regulations, collective agreements and 192 departmental policies
• Providing advice on employee relations and workplace conduct
• Maintaining accurate and confidential labour -relations records and statistics
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and other labour -relations reports as required
• Monitoring trends relating to misconduct, grievances, disputes and absenteeism and recommending appropriate interventions
• Participating in labour -management meetings and consultations with organised labour
• Promoting sound employer -employee relationships and a harmonious working environment
• Assisting with the implementation of labour -relations policies, procedures and departmental initiatives
• Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor or delegated authority

How to apply

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