Ad Hoc HR & Labour Relations Specialists for Gauteng Public Sector Roles
Phanda Personnel · Gauteng
Overview
Phanda Personnel is looking for experienced public sector and local government specialists for five ad hoc advisory roles across Gauteng. These part time contract positions are ideal for senior professionals in capacity building, labour relations, organisational development and design. Contracts run for 3 to 6 months with flexible monthly hours. If you have a decade of relevant experience and want to make a real impact in local government, this could be your next move.
About the role
Phanda Personnel is sourcing experienced specialists for five ad hoc advisory opportunities in Gauteng. The roles are part time, independent contractor positions with varying contract lengths and monthly hour requirements. You will provide expert advisory services to public sector and local government institutions.
Available roles:
- Advisor Planning: Capacity Building (1 position, 3 months, 64 hours per month). Focus on capacity building, institutional strengthening, skills development and organisational development.
- Advisor Planning: Local Government Legal and Labour Relations Management and Related Litigation (1 position, 3 months, 64 hours per month). Handle labour relations management, employment law, collective bargaining, dispute resolution and litigation support.
- Advisor Planning: Organisational Development and Design (1 position, 3 months, 64 hours per month). Work on organisational development, strategic planning, change management and institutional transformation.
- Advisor Planning: Organisational Development Expert (2 positions, 6 months, 96 hours per month). Similar focus on organisational development, strategic planning, change management and institutional transformation.
These roles require strong stakeholder engagement, analytical and advisory capability, and demonstrated experience within local government or public sector institutions. You will undertake targeted assignments and provide practical, evidence based specialist input.
Application notes: Candidates should apply for the specialisation that best aligns with their expertise. No specific application instructions or documents are mentioned in the listing, so a detailed CV highlighting your relevant public sector experience is recommended.
Requirements
- Advisor Planning: Capacity Building: Postgraduate qualification or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Development, Organisational Development, Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology or a related field. Minimum 10 years experience in capacity building, institutional strengthening, skills development, organisational development, training programme management and workplace skills planning within local government or the public sector. Registration as a Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) and membership of SABPP or equivalent is an added advantage.
- Advisor Planning: Legal and Labour Relations: Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Law (LLB), Labour Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management or a related qualification. Minimum 10 years experience in labour relations management, employment law, collective bargaining, dispute resolution, disciplinary processes, CCMA and Bargaining Council matters, labour litigation and legal advisory services in local government or the public sector. A postgraduate qualification in Labour Law, Employment Relations, Public Administration or related field, admission as an attorney and or relevant professional registration is an added advantage.
- Advisor Planning: Organisational Development and Design: Postgraduate qualification or Bachelor’s degree in Organisational Development, Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Business Management, Public Administration or a related field. Minimum 10 years experience in organisational development, strategic planning, change management, organisational design and institutional transformation within the public sector or municipal environment.
- Advisor Planning: Organisational Development Expert: Postgraduate qualification or Bachelor’s degree in Organisational Development, Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Business Management, Public Administration or a related field. Minimum 10 years experience in organisational development, strategic planning, change management, organisational design and institutional transformation within the public sector or municipal environment.
- General: Strong stakeholder engagement, analytical and advisory capability. Demonstrated experience within local government or other public sector institutions. Ability to undertake targeted assignments and provide practical, evidence based specialist input.
Responsibilities
- Capacity Building Advisor: Lead capacity building initiatives, institutional strengthening, skills development, organisational development, training programme management, and workplace skills planning and implementation within local government.
- Legal and Labour Relations Advisor: Manage labour relations, employment law matters, collective bargaining, dispute resolution, disciplinary processes, CCMA and Bargaining Council cases, labour litigation, and provide legal advisory services.
- Organisational Development and Design Advisor: Drive organisational development, strategic planning, change management, organisational design and institutional transformation.
- Organisational Development Expert: Provide expert organisational development support, strategic planning, change management, organisational design and institutional transformation.
- All roles: Engage with stakeholders, provide analytical and advisory input, and undertake targeted assignments to deliver practical, evidence based specialist support.
Job details
- Organisation
- Phanda Personnel
- Location
- Gauteng
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience level
- Senior (10+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Human Resources
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
These roles are perfect for seasoned professionals with a decade of experience in the public sector. When applying, highlight your specific local government or municipal experience and any relevant professional registrations like SDF or SABPP membership. Since these are ad hoc contracts, make it clear you can commit to the required hours per month. Tailor your CV to the specific specialisation you are applying for, whether that is capacity building, labour relations or organisational development. Emphasise your ability to provide practical, evidence based advice and your experience with stakeholder engagement. Good luck!
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