Assistant Director: Labour Relations at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Grade 12 / Matric Certificate / Level 4 Certificate. National Diploma / Degree in Human Resource Management with Labour Relations or related field,
• 3-5 years working experience in the field being applied for. 1-2 years supervisory experience. A Valid Driver’s Licence. 

DUTIES :

• Facilitate the implementation of labour relations related to the conditions of Service; Ensure that all Employment Related legislation; policies; Collective Agreements are implemented and adhered to by both management and staff. Workshop all labour relations related legislations; policies and Collective Agreements for managers and all staff to create clear understanding. Provide advice relating to labour relations matters.
• Investigate discipline, grievance cases and disputes within the College; Conduct investigation on discipline and grievances cases. Compile discipline and grievance reports. Record and administer disciplinary and grievance cases on the relevant recording system/database. Participate in Disciplinary Hearing sittings and provide case management services.
• Co-ordinate the disciplinary processes for both Support and Lecturing Personnel. Render necessary and relevant advice on taking labour relation decision within time frames as per relevant legislations.
• Provide statistical information on discipline and grievances cases. Facilitate the implementation of the Code of Conduct in the College. Workshop Code of Conduct to all staff. Provide statistical information relating to Code of conduct and update database. Advice management and staff on labour relations issues; Counsels and/or directs supervisory and management responses on potential problems/ issues to effect fair and reasonable resolution before such issues become grievances and/or disputes.
• Facilitate for the necessary and relevant interventions in times of conflict and crisis. Provides advice and guidance to managers and supervisors on the avoidance of conflict, tension and unnecessary industrial action. Administration of strikes and other forms of industrial Action; Administer the management of strikes and any other form of industrial action.
• Facilitate a conducive environment between employer and employee /employee representatives. Take minutes during meetings with employer and employee /employee representatives. Comply with DHET and College policies and procedures.