Employment Relations Advisor at Auditor-General of South Africa

Requirement Overview

• To provide specialist advisory and operational support on employment relations matters by overseeing the consistent and lawful application of labour legislation, organisational policies and procedures. The role supports and guides management in the effective management of employment relationships while remaining directly involved in the handling of complex and sensitive employment relations cases to ensure compliance, consistency, and sound labour relations outcomes across the organisation.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

• Implement Employee Relations strategy to support the AGSA objectives
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Portfolio balance score card (BSC) initiatives

Product management

• Oversee, coordinate and monitor the application and adherence to labour relations policies, procedures and practices to ensure consistency and compliance across the organisation
• Provide expert, practical advice and guidance to management on the effective handling of employment relations matters
• Conduct and/ or manage complex and sensitive investigations into misconduct, grievances, incapacity and operational requirements, and advise management on appropriate actions and outcomes
• Ensure that all employment relations practices and interventions comply with applicable labour legislation and internal policies
• Ensure communication and consultative structures between management and employees are in line with legislative and organisational requirements
• Advise and support management on strategies for the prevention and early resolution of labour disputes.
• Represent or support the AGSA at the CCMA and other dispute resolution forums 
• Ensure accurate, reliable employment relations information to support oversight and informed decision making
• Provide advisory support on employment equity and transformation related employment relations matters

Stakeholder Management 

• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders 
• Provide advice and support to management and all members of staff on workplace relations matters
• Work with People Partners to ensure consistent ER case handling across all business units
• Support initiatives that build a positive organisational climate and improve employee engagement
• Train, coach and support line management on the effective and lawful implementation of employment relations policies and procedures
• Liaise with external ER stakeholders such as legal experts, and professional ER organisations

People Management

• Manage own development and performance as per the generic competency plan, training plan and individual performance contract
• Comply with the necessary training regulations, applicable policies and other training initiatives
• Participate in the BUs transformation, culture, diversity and employment equity initiatives

Financial Management

• Ensure compliance to AGSA policies and procedures
• Manage supply chain processes within scope of work 
• Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JD’s)
• Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments delegated by the Senior Manager not stipulated in the role profile description as and when required

Skills, Experience & Education

• This position requires a Degree in HR, Labour Relations, Labour Law or related field. Certification or qualification in relevant CCMA Representation Training, Advanced Labour Law Certificate, Conflict Resolution or Mediation Certification would be an added advantage. 

Experience

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in Employee Relations/ Labour Law, with demonstrable exposure to ER case management and dispute resolution will be an added advantage.
• GSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date. To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters. This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation. Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

Closing date: 16 April 2026