Labour Relations Job at SANParks Port Elizabeth Regional Office

Labour Relations Job at SANParks Port Elizabeth Regional Office

A position exists for a Practitioner: Labour Relations in the Human Capital Management Division, reporting to the Manager: Labour Relations based at the PE Regional Office. This position is being re-advertised. Previous applicants must re-apply.

Salary: R501 165.00 – R701 610.00 Annual Package

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support relating to grievance resolution activities and processes.
• Consult on the utilisation of the disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Quality assure investigation reports and charges.
• Advise on disciplinary and grievance processes based on best practice, disciplinary and Grievance policies and SOPs.
• Attend disciplinary and grievance hearings.
• Attend and defend SANParks at CCMA conciliation and arbitration hearings.
• Follow up on client enquiries, requests and complaints in a timely manner.
• Advise clients about the status of issues or progress of disciplinary and grievance cases.
• Monitor compliance with stipulated time frames in accordance with the Disciplinary and Grievance Standard Operating Procedures.
• Monitor compliance with collective agreements.
• Provide advisory services based on best practice.
• Capture and update all disciplinary and grievance actions on the appropriate HCM database.
• Ensure the documentation and storage of all information.
• Maintain clear communication and update clients on an ongoing continuous basis.
• Co-ordinate and conduct in-house labour relations training.
• Co-ordinate external government department training.
• Research and advise on labour and employment relations matters.
• Attend internal stakeholders’ meetings (management and shop steward meetings).
• Be a team player.
• Contribute to team cohesion.
• Provide information that the team needs in order to achieve the Unit’s objectives.
• Collaborate with other functions.
• Maintain detailed records.
• File records in a manual system.
• Complete routine administration.
• Keep an appropriate diary.
• Arrange appointments.
• Sort incoming mail.
• Compile CCMA bundles for each case.
• Procure stationery for the section.
• Co-ordinate labour relations related logistics in general.
• Administer, monitor, track and compile trade union membership reconciliation reports.

Requirements

• Diploma in Human Resources Management (majoring in Labour Relations).
• 3–4 years’ experience in Labour/Employee Relations.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Labour Relations/Labour Law.
• 5 years or more of Labour Relations/Employee Relations experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• All labour relations policies and standard operating procedures.
• CCMA rules and regulations.
• Labour legislation and related regulations.
• Collective agreements.
• Administration management and best practice.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Conflict management skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Computer skills.
• Quality assurance skills.
• Listening skills.
• Customer centric skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• Record management skills.

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required

Applications letters, detailed Curriculum Vitae and qualifications certified within the last 3 months to the following address:

Application will only be completed when you have completed the below steps:

1. Use the below reference number on your application:

PRACTITIONER LABOUR RELATIONS PE REGIONAL OFFICE

2. Complete the link below:

https://forms.office.com/r/X5Z2tAcZ5g

3. Submit your cv as per below instructions:

Must be accompanied by a 1-page Cover letter, Detailed CVs, certified copies of your ID, Qualifications, and Driver’s License to the below email address:

E-mail: recruitments1@sanparks.org

Human Capital Division

SA National Parks

PO Box 787

PRETORIA

0001

If you do not receive a response from us within 21 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

No CV’s will be accepted after the closing date.

Closing Date: 16 October 2026