Deputy Director:Grievance and Dispute Resolution and Prevention at Mpumalanga Department of Education

REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF 7/6) as recognised by SAQA in Labour Relations / Labour Law or equivalent qualification plus a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a Labour Relations environment. Proven outstanding managerial and service delivery competency. 

DUTIES :

• Manage the grievance and dispute resolution Unit. Promote and administer sound dispute resolution and -prevention mechanisms. Give direction to, co-ordinate, monitor and advise on all Labour relations related matters (procedural and policy).
• Interpret existing and newly developed policies and facilitate policy making on Labour relations matters where applicable. Manage the development and implementation of appropriate policy, systems, management- and administrative structures for the provision and maintenance of a comprehensive grievance and dispute resolution service.
• Identify the needs for improved grievance and dispute resolution services and formulate programmes and projects for the implementation thereof.
• Ensure compliance, implementation and maintenance of national and provincial policy frameworks in the responsible areas of activity. Maintain discipline of staff members. Promote a culture of efficiency and quality.
• Execute HR Performance Management. The appointee will be a member of the middle management echelon of the Department of Education, and will be expected to chair disciplinary enquiries when required to do so.