Assistant Director: Employee Relations MN 3567/23 at Midvaal Local Municipality

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant B Degree in (HRM, HRD, Industrial Psychology or Labour Relations)
• Project Management & Financial Management skills and experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• Computer Literate (MSWord, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Meet MFMA minimum competency requirements or quality for dispensation
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, proven management skills (including analytical  thinking, empowerment, adaptability, leadership, conceptual, presentation, conflict management, attention to detail and negotiation skills.)
• Competent in interpretation, implementation and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies
• Experience in appearing and representing the employer in conciliation, mediation and arbitration proceedings
• Experience, knowledge and skills pertaining to the functioning of the SALGBC and CCMA
• The ability to work under pressure, think strategically and creatively
• Excellent report writing skills
• 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience within a Local Government Authority or similar pressurised  environment, of which 3 years must in a line management function

DUTIES

• Coordinate Staff Activities by means of providing assistance and attending to problems, grievances, and disciplinary hearings
• Ensure fair labour practices in order to have sound labour relations so as to avoid unnecessary disputes:
• Liaise with Trade Unions and Shop Stewards
• Conflict, dispute and grievance resolution
• Consistent and fair application of policies, procedure and collective agreements
• Ensure compliance to relevant legislation
• Advising Management on labour related and Safety issues
• General administration, including drafting policies, charge sheets, incident investigation
• Establish and ensure functionality of the Central Safety Committee
• Represent the Employer at HR meetings and Bargaining Council/CCMA
• Assist in budget management and financial control of the section
• Administration management related to functions associated with the post including reporting, signing of leave, etc.
• Responsible for managing the section’s performance by identifying deviations, apply corrective actions and evaluate performance according to KPI’s, PI’s and PPI’s 
• Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management from time to time