Assistant Director: Labour Relations at The Department of Home Affairs

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The Department of Home Affairs offers a multitude of services to the citizens of South Africa, as well as foreigners who wish to visit, work or stay in South Africa. The Departments core functions are:

Civic Service:

•  Maintaining the National Population Register (NPR)
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  Assistant Director: Labour Relations

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Matric
  • Experience 3 years
  • Location Free State , KwaZulu-Natal , North West , Northern Cape
  • Job Field Human Resources / HR 

  CENTRE :

  • Free State: Provincial Manager’s Office Ref No: HRMC 7/25/1a (X1 Post) 
  • KwaZulu-Natal: Provincial Manager’s Office Ref No: HRMC 7/25/1b (X1 Post) 
  • Northern Cape: Provincial Manager’s Office Ref No: HRMC 7/25/1c 
  • North West: Provincial Manager’s Ref No: HRMC 7/25/1d (X1 Post) 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • A qualification in Labour Relations or Labour Law at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA. 3 Years’ experience as Labour Relations Officer or Practitioner is required. Knowledge of Human Resources Regulatory Framework. Knowledge of Labour Relations Act, 66, 1995.
  • Knowledge of Collective Bargaining. Knowledge of relevant Departmental Legislation and prescripts. Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge of DPSA guidelines. A valid drivers’ license. Willingness to travel and work extended hours

  DUTIES :

  The successful candidates will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks:

  • Facilitate the implementation of misconduct and disciplinary processes in the province. Represent the Province at all disciplinary hearings. Provide expert advice in the province on disciplinary and misconduct matters.
  • Establish partnerships and constantly liaise with provincial external stakeholders on labour related matters on recognized Labour unions.
  • Represent the Department in disputes and facilitate the acquisition of evidence and witness for arbitration matters. Facilitate labour related programmes, collective bargaining, grievance resolution and dispute management process in the province.
  • Respond to complaints, grievances and appeals adhering to all regulatory, accreditation and internal processing timelines and guidelines.
  • Co-ordinate and participate in the Provincial Consultative Forum (PCF). Conduct research on case law, adjudication trends and developments in labour law and labour relations. Prepare and submit reports on grievances and disputes to Head Office on weekly basis.
  • Represent the Department in mediation, conciliation and arbitration matters. Build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders. Benchmark with various institutions for best practice.
  • Ensure the implementation of effective risk and compliance management practices. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit.
  • Coach and guide staff on compliance with all regulatory requirements. 

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  Method of Application

  • Eastern Cape: Postal Address: Private Bag X7413, King Williams Town, 5600 Physical address: 11 Hargreaves Avenue, King William’s Town, 5600.  
  • Free State: Postal Address: Postal address: P.O Box 12262 Brandhof 9324 Physical Address: 40 Victoria Street Willows Bloemfontein, 9301.  
  • KwaZulu-Natal: Postal Address: Private Bag X09, Pietermaritzburg 3209 Physical address: 181 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3209.  
  • Limpopo: Postal Address: Private Bag X9517, Polokwane, 0700 Physical Address: 89 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699. 
  • Mpumalanga: Postal Address: Private Bag X11264, Nelspruit, 1200, Physical Address: 29 Bester Street, Nelspruit, 1200.  
  • Northern Cape: Postal Address: Private Bag X6073, Kimberley 8300 Physical Address: Quantum Leap Building, 69 Du Toitspan Road, Kimberley, 8300 
  • North-West: Postal Address: Private Bag X119, Mmabatho, 2735, Physical Address: Cnr Sheppard and Carrington Street, Mafikeng, 2745. 
  • Head Office: Postal Address: Private Bag X114, Pretoria, 0001 Physical Address: 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria, 0001. 

  Interested and qualified? Go to The Department of Home Affairs on erecruitment.dha.gov.za to apply

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