To improve health status through the prevention of illnesses and the promotion of healthy lifestyles and to consistently improve the healthcare delivery system by focusing on access, equity, efficiency, quality and sustainability.
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A Grade 12 Certificate and NQF 7 qualification in Labour Relations or Law as recognized by SAQA. At least three (3) years’ experience at the Assistant Director level in labour relations and disciplinary hearings, conciliations and arbitration. Knowledge and understanding of labour legislation (Labour Relation Act, Basic Condition of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act). Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Act, Regulations and collective agreement. Knowledge and understanding of policy formulation, interpretation, dispute resolution and conflict management as well as departmental policy and guidelines. Good communication (verbal and written), problem solving and decision making, planning, orgarnising, presentation, people management, facilitation and analytical thinking, research, interviewing, negotiation and computer skills (MS Office package). A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES :
Manage and coordinate grievances within the department. Receive and record complaints and grievances submitted to the directorate. Manage disciplinaryprocess in the workplace. Manage and conduct investigations on all alleged misconduct cases, perform disciplinary functions pertaining to misconduct and poor work performance. Manage and monitor the implementation of labour relations strategies, policies and procedures in line with Public Service Framework. Develop departmental strategies and systems relating to grievance and disciplinary mechanism, including policies, procedures and processes. Renders labour relations support services. Provide training and advocacy on labour-related matters in the department. Manage externally referred disputes. Manage resources, risk and audit queries. Organise and manage records of all grievance, misconduct and disputes. Represent the department in the Public Health Social Development Sectoral (PHSDSBC) National Bargaining Chamber, Bargaining Council and other Labour Relations forums. Facilitate consultative structure within the department and stakeholders. Facilitate mandating seek process on all matters that are related to disputes and collective bargaining. Facilitated the submission of labour relations reports to oversight institution e.g. Public Service Commission Establish and maintain good relationships with organized labour.