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

REQUIREMENTS : 

• Matric or NCV Level 4 with a recognised 3-year Degree/National Diploma in Industrial Relations/Labour Law and/or Human Resource Management.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience within a Labour Relations portfolio within public or private entities. 3 years at the Supervisory level. Sound knowledge of labour legislation and prescripts within the TVET or Public sector domain.

DUTIES : 

• Investigate misconduct cases and compile investigation reports. Management of Discipline, represent the Department during a formal disciplinary hearing, provide advice on informal disciplinary hearings and ensure the implementation of disciplinary sanctions. Investigate and finalise all grievances and complaints received from employees in the Department / Colleges.
• Coordinate and provide support in terms of representing the Department in all disputes referred to the Public Service Sectoral Bargaining Council/General Public Service Sectoral Bargaining Council/Education Labour Relations Council and the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration.
• Manage the information and records of all activities in the Labour Relations in the region. Manage resources of the section. Monitor precautionary suspensions in the region.
• Render advisory services to management and employees on dispute prevention and resolution. Monitor and evaluate labour relations trends in the region. Facilitate training and advocacy on labour relations matters in the region.
• Attend Departmental Multi-Lateral Labour Forums in the region and Colleges. Ensure compliance on capturing of cases on PERSAL. Provide monthly and quarterly reports to Head Office.