Assistant Director: Labour Relations at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements:

• Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Labour Relations / Human Resources Management / Labour Law / LLB or related equivalent qualification. Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in the field of Labour Law / Labour Relations. A valid driver’s licence. Experience and knowledge of the following legislation: Public Service Prescripts, Labour Law / Relations Prescripts (BCEA; LRA; EE; OHS; Skills Development), PAJA and PAIA. Investigation skills. Report writing skills. Computer literacy. Written and verbal communication skills. Negotiation skills. Mediation and Conflict resolution skills. Problem solving. Interpersonal skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Analytical skills. 

DUTIES :

• Facilitate the prompt finalisation of misconduct cases. Monitor implementation and adherence of prescripts governing misconducts. Monitor coordination of the appointment of chairpersons and initiators. Make representations at disciplinary enquiries. Monitor the implementation of the outcome of formal and informal disciplinary processes. Coordinate and facilitate appointment of external service providers in complex cases. Provide efficient and effective advice on disciplinary matters. Seek, analyse and implement. Assistant legal opinions on labour relations cases. Facilitate the prompt finalisation of grievance cases. Monitor implementation and adherence of prescripts governing grievances. Provide effective advice towards the resolution of grievances. Refer grievances to the Executing Authority, and PSC when necessary. Monitor Implementation of the outcome of grievances. Provide efficient and effective advice on grievance. Facilitate the prompt finalisation of external disputes. Obtain mandate and / or negotiate settlement agreement to resolve disputes, where applicable. Implement the outcomes of awards and rulings. Facilitate and monitor labour court processes emanating from labour relations cases. Implement capacity building programmes. Facilitate training to business units. Conduct training on labour relations policies and other identified areas. Provide inputs for the compilation labour relations information leaflets. Manage relationships with organised labour and assist in collective bargaining processes. Assist with the preparation for and attend DBC meetings. Administer policy consultation meetings. Attend to industrial unrest. Promote and enforce a cordial relationship with shop stewards. Assist with the compilation of labour relation policies, guidelines and procedures.