Assistant Director: Labour Relations

Requirements:

• Senior Certificate plus, recognised Degree (NQF 7) in Labour Law/ Labour Relations or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in conducting misconduct investigations; handling of grievances & conciliation and arbitration on supervisory level.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Labour Relations Legislation, processes of labour relation matters, general working conditions within the Public Service.
• Knowledge of the Public Service, processes of the CCMA, PSCBC, GPSSBC and interpretation of Polices and Collective Agreement.
• Computer literacy, good communication skills, facilitation skills, conflict resolution skills, analytical skills, interpretation skills, training skills, presentation skills, negotiation skills, organising skills and interpersonal relationship skills

Duties:

• Assist with the development of labour relation policies. Coordinate/ conduct investigation on misconduct and grievance cases to advise appropriately thereon.
• Advise management on all labour relations matters in order to minimise unfair labour practices. Represent the Department in bilateral discussions with organised labour unions.
• Perform and manage administrative and related functions. Manage resources to ensure that the objectives of the component are achieved.