HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTITIONER

Job Overview

Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital is hiring a Human Resource Practitioner specializing in Labour Relations on a Level 07 salary scale. Requirements include a National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Labour Relations, Industrial Psychology, Public Management, or a related field, alongside 1 to 2 years of relevant experience. Key duties involve advising management, handling disciplinary and grievance procedures, conducting investigations, and ensuring compliance with public service legislation and labour laws.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A National Diploma / Diploma or bachelor’s degree in human resource management, Labour Relations, Industrial Psychology, Public Management or a related field.
• A minimum of 1 to 2 years relevant experience in Labour Relations.
• 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.
• 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 dispute-resolution processes and the role of relevant bargaining councils.
• Computer literacy.

Key Duties & 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 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.

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