Deputy Director: Employee Relations

Remuneration R932 292 - R1 098 195 per annum

Minimum - Competencies

• Sound knowledge of Labour relations legislation and prescripts, including the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, disciplinary procedures, grievance management and collective bargaining processes.
• Knowledge of PSCBC and sectoral council resolutions and policies. Strong leadership, conflict management, negotiation, dispute resolution, analytical, report-writing and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication, stakeholder management, planning and organisational skills. Ability to interpret and apply labour legislation and policies. Computer literacy in MS Office packages. Strong supervisory and people-management skills.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate Plus a National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Law, Labour Relations, Human Resource Management or any relevant/equivalent qualification. 3-5 to five years' relevant experience at Assistant Director level in Labour Relations. A driver's licence is a prerequisite.

Duties

• Manage and coordinate labour relations and collective bargaining functions within the Department. Provide advice and support to management on labour relations matters, disciplinary processes, grievances, misconduct, incapacity and dispute resolution. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of labour relations policies, procedures and collective agreements.
• Represent the Department in disciplinary hearings, conciliations, arbitrations and negotiations at relevant bargaining council structures, including the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council.
• Facilitate sound employer - employee relations and promote labour peace within the Department. Monitor compliance with labour legislation, collective agreements and departmental policies. Analyse labour relations trends and case law, and develop intervention strategies to address workplace conflict and misconduct.
• Compile reports, submissions and statistics on labour relations matters. Liaise with organised labour, management and relevant stakeholders on labour relations and collective bargaining matters. Supervise staff and ensure effective management of resources within the component.