Job Description

The Public Servants Association of South Africa (PSA) is a registered Trade Union in terms of the Labour Relations Act, 1995 and is non-profit Company in terms of the Companies Act, 2008.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and/or experienced persons for appointment in the under-mentioned vacancy:-

JOB TITLE: LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICER

REMUNERATION PACKAGE: MARKET RELATED (TCTC)

POSITION STATUS: CONTRACT

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A relevant full qualification with at least an NQF level 6 (Diploma/ Advanced Certificate) plus 5 years relevant experience

OR

a Matric/ Grade 12 or any other relevant full qualification with an NQF level 4 value plus at least 9 years relevant experience (Employment Law and HR Environment)

A valid driver's license
(full qualification = at least 120 credits*)

STRONG RECOMMENDATIONS

The successful candidate should possess good interpersonal and negotiation skills. A relevant post-graduate qualification. Knowledge of and the ability to apply labour law principles and manage collective bargaining and dispute resolution processes. Proven experience of legal drafting. Admittance as an attorney.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Representing members in matters of mutual interests Establishment of bargaining and consultative forums PSA Representative/ Negotiator in bargaining and consultative forums Capacitate Shop Stewards and structures to enable them to fulfil their responsibilities Ensure effective communication to members in respect of regular feedback on registered cases as well as collective bargaining developments, which includes the drafting of articles for the PSA Informus/ Magazine Ensure effective Dispute Resolution Drafting and negotiating collective agreements and ensure quality of agreements

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES

Assertiveness Ability to communicate effectively Persuading and influencing skills Problem solving skills Attention to detail Sound specialist/ technical knowledge Interpretation skills Interpersonal skills Completing tasks Knowledge of PSA products and services Self development Sense of responsibility Teamwork Consequence of actions Quality Orientation and Work Standards Ability to make positive impact

Applicant should be able to start immediately.

Please note: Applications not submitted via Indeed and / or without comprehensive CVs and contact details will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 5 October 2025 at 12:00pm

Should you not be contacted within 7 days, please accept that your application was not successful.

Job Type: Temporary

Application Question(s):

Are you able to start immediately?
Education:

Diploma (Preferred)
Experience:

Collective bargaining and negotiations: 9 years (Preferred) drafting collective agreements: 9 years (Preferred) Dispute resolution: 9 years (Preferred) Labour Relations: 9 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:

Drivers license (Required)
Work Location: In person