Deputy Director: Labour Relations at The Department of Home Affairs

What we do

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)
• Managing the birth, mar...
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  Deputy Director: Labour Relations

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Matric
  • Experience 3 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field Human Resources / HR 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • An undergraduate qualification in Employment Relations, Industrial Relations, Industrial or Organisational Psychology, Labour Relations, Labour Law, Law, Public Management, Public Administration or Human Resource Management at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA. 3 years experience in a Junior Management / Assistant Director level in a Labour Relations environment is required. Extensive experience in a Labour Relations environment is required.

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

  • Coordinate misconduct and disciplinary processes in the Department. Coordinate the development of effective strategies, solutions, and tools for managing complex employee relations issues, policies, and case management systems. Ensure the implementation of all arbitration awards as well as labour courts judgements. Coordinate and advise on the resolution of high-risk and sensitive employee relations matters, including workplace investigations and conflict resolution. Coordinate and monitor employee relations matters, including interpretation of policies, labour law, and best practice.
  • Provide expert advice on labour relations legislative framework (related to misconduct). Represent the Department at disciplinary hearings, arbitrations and labour relations Forum. (i.e. GPSSBC, PSCBC, CCMA Internal Forums etc.). Coordinate the implementation of fair labour practices in accordance with the Labour Relations Act and other relevant legislative frameworks. Coordinate and monitor preparation of appeal documents for referral to the Executive Authority and implement the appeals outcomes. Coordinate and monitor misconduct, disciplinary, information sessions and workshops. Coordinate and monitor labour disputes in collaboration with legal services on litigation related cases as and when required. Work closely with the Director on internal procedures and external interventions with third parties on dispute resolution matters. Build and maintain partnerships and constantly liaise with internal and external stakeholders on labour-related matters including recognised Trade Unions.
  • Provide training and advocacy on labour relations related matters in the Department. Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of awareness raising and draft reports (weekly/ monthly and annual) and submission regarding misconduct/ disciplinary, grievances and disputes matters to relevant structures. Coordinate the resolution of grievances in the Department. Coordinate collective bargaining programmes within the Department. Build and sustain collaborative relationships within internal and external stakeholders. Ensure the implementation of effective risk and compliance management practice. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements. 

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

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