Director: Employment Relations at The Department of Employment and Labour

REQUIREMENTS :   

• A qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in Human Resources Management / Employment Relations/ Labour Relations/ Labour Law/ Public Administration/ LLB. A valid driver's licence. Five (5) years' experience at a middle /senior Managerial level in Employment Relations/Labour Relations.
• Knowledge: Labour Relation Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Public Service Act, Employment Equity Act, Human Resources Management Policies, Collective bargaining agreements, CCMA Regulations, procedures and guidelines, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Commission rules, Public Service Co-ordination Bargaining Council's Resolution, Public Finance Management Act.
• Skills: Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Facilitation, Service Delivery Innovation (SDI), Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication, Knowledge Management, Planning and Organizing, Computer literacy, Interpersonal, Problem Solving and Analysis, Interviewing listening and observation, Presentation.

DUTIES  :   

• Provide strategic direction in promoting Employment Relations according to Public Service Act. Manage and control systems for finalization of all grievances and complaints received. Manage finalization of all misconduct cases within the Department. Manage and Monitor representation of the Department in all disputes referred to PSCBC, CCMA and GPSSBC. Oversee that the Department is properly represented in all cases and Labour Appeal Court. Oversee a conducive environment for bargaining with organized labour is created through the Departmental Bargaining Chamber (DBC).