Deputy Director: Employment Relations at National Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

•  A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 7 qualification in Labour Relations / Labour Law.
• At least 3-5 years working experience at ASD level in labour relations, disputes, disciplinary hearing, conciliations, and arbitration. Knowledge of relevant legislation/policies/prescripts/circulars and procedures applicable to Labour Relations. 

DUTIES :

• Manage and coordinate grievances within the department. Manage and monitor the implementation of the Public Service disciplinary procedures. Gather the necessary data/information and investigate the matter. Manage and disciplinary processes in the workplace. Manage and conduct investigations on all alleged misconduct cases, perform disciplinary functions pertaining to misconduct and poor work performance.
• Facilitate, manage and coordinate the handling of disciplinary matters. Submit a complete investigation report to the Director-General for approval. Facilitate the notice and allegation sheet to be served to the alleged transgressor. Manage and monitor the implementation of labour relations strategies, policies and procedures in line with the public services framework.
• Develop departmental strategies and systems relating to grievance and disciplinary mechanisms, including policies, procedures and processes. Create and manage a case management database on all Labour-related matters. Render labour relations support services. Provide training and advocacy on labour-related matters in the department. Represent the department conciliation and arbitration proceedings.
• Obtain mandate for the discussion of agenda items on the agenda. Obtain a mandate for the employer position on each agenda point. Manage externally referred disputes. Provide support and advice on the management and resolution of disputes. Manage labour disputes and provide support for litigation cases, in consultation with Legal Services. Manage resources, risk and audit queries. Plan all activities within the unit. Organise and manage records and statistics of all grievance and misconduct. Advise employees and managers on Labour related matters.