Human Resource Practitioner - KwaZulu Natal Department of Health

DUTIES       

Key Performance Areas: 

• Manage the functioning of staff Relations Section in order to ensure the provision of high-quality service
• Promote and maintain sound staff relations within the Institution and ensure adherence to Labour Relations Act, Basic Condition of Employment Act and another related legislative prescript,
• Attend to all Grievance, Disciplinary and misconduct cases in terms of laid down policies and procedures, 
• Prepare reports for Staff Relations issues, 
• Promote orderly collective bargaining within the Institution, Investigate and preside when the need arises, 
• Collect and analyze statistics in respect of Labour Related matters, 
• Provide efficient conflict management resolution,
• Approval of transaction on Persal, 
• Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure a competent knowledge base for the continued success of technical services according to organizational needs and requirements, 

• Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives,
• Maintain and advance expertise: 
• Continuous individual development to keep up with new policies, SOP and procedures

REQUIREMENTS:          

• Senior Certificate / Standard / Grade 10 Plus An appropriate Degree/Diploma in Human Science/Human Resource Management/ Public Management,
• 1-2 years’ experience in Staff/ Labour Relations Component, Proof of current and previous work experience endorsed/stamped by HR Manager/Delegated Person

Recommendation: 

• Valid Driver’s license (Code B or above), 
• Persal Certificate

Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required:

• Broad knowledge and understanding of Human Resource Management legislations i.e. Labour Relations Act, Basic Condition of Employment Act,
• Grievance and Disciplinary Procedure ETC,

• Problem Solving Skills,
• Decision Making,
• Human Relations and Communication Skills,
• Investigation and Presiding Skills,
• Broad Knowledge of Persal System

SALARY: R261 372 per annum Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (Optional), Housing Allowance (Employee must meet prescribed requirements)

CENTRE: Malaria Control Programme (Jozini Centre)

ENQUIRIES:  to be directed to: Mrs. M.F. Dladla: (035) 572 1021, ASD: Human Resource Management Services

NOTE:          

• Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83) which must be originally signed and dated. The application form (Z83) must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae,
• Applicants must submit copies of qualifications, Identity documents and drivers license (where appropriate) and any other relevant documents. Such copies need not be certified when applying for a post.

• The communication from the HR of the department regarding the requirements for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR.
• The Reference Number must be indicated in the column (Part A) provided thereof on the Z83 form.
• NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. Faxed and e-mailed applications will NOT be accepted. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post.
• The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).
• Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Applicants in possession of a foreign qualification must attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to their applications.
• Non- RSA Citizens/Permanent Residents/ Work Permit holders must submit documentary proof together with their applications. All employees in the Public Service that are presently on the same salary level but on a notch/package above of the advertised post are free to apply, please note that due to the large no of applications envisaged to be received, applicants will not be acknowledged, however, successful applicants will be advised of the outcome

Targeted Group: Preference will be given to the following candidates as per Employment Equity target: which is African Female or Any person with a disability regardless of race and gender.