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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  Director: Labour Relations

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 5 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field Law / Legal 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • An undergraduate qualification in Labour Relations / Industrial Relations / Labour Law / Law at NQF 7 as recognized by SAQA. 5 years’ experience in middle / senior management is required.
  • 5 years extensive experience in a Labour Relations environment is required. Experience in management of collective agreement. Ability to develop and implement effective strategies and solutions to complex employee relations issues. Proven ability to resolve disputes, mediate conflicts, and represent the department in negotiations.
  • Extensive knowledge of the Labour Relations Act, Frameworks and processes for the Public Service. Knowledge of applicable Public Service Resolutions and all Collective Agreements reached in the Bargaining Council. Knowledge of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

  DUTIES :

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

  • Manage the development and implementation of effective strategies and solutions to complex employee relations issues, policies, case management systems and tools. Manage the resolution of high-risk and sensitive employee relations issues, such as workplace investigations and conflict resolution. Provide expert advice to management on employee relations matters, including interpretation of policies, labour law and best practice.
  • Manage the coordination of misconduct and disciplinary cases within applicable deadlines. Ensure that the Department is sufficiently represented at all disciplinary hearings. Provide advice to line managers in the administration of their labour contracts and discipline management.
  • Manage labour disputes and provide support to legal services on litigation related cases. Lead and direct internal procedures and external interventions with third parties’ dispute resolution matters, in order to reach a mutually agreeable solution through negotiations. Manage disciplinary hearings, and other disputes, often representing the Department in negotiations or hearings. Lead and direct the analysis and interpretation of information / trends to address and resolve non-routine business-related concerns.
  • Provide advice and counsel to management in collective bargaining, contract interpretation and discipline matters. Research trends and practices in employee relations and recommend programs that will improve and maintain employer and employee relations in the Department. Represent the Department in all bargaining structures and Consultative Forums. Ensure that the Department is represented in mediation and labour arbitration hearings.
  • Provide expert advice on grievances and matters relating to collective bargaining and conflict resolution. Develop the operational plan for the Directorate and ensure effective prioritisation and resource planning. Provide strategic direction within the directorate. Coordinate and monitor the delivery of the Operational plan against the agreed objectives and timeframes. Report on the performance of the Directorate against the business plan to the CD.
  • Develop technical expertise within the Directorate and keep abreast of technical developments. Ensure the implementation of innovation initiatives. Provide advice and guidance on labour relations policies, union engagements and collective bargaining aspects and matters. Create and build partnerships with various internal and external stakeholders in order to enhance service delivery.
  • Ensure business transformation and partnership with various stakeholders. Coach and guide staff on compliance with all relevant regulatory, internal and external compliance requirements. Report on all risk and financial indicators including e.g. financial losses, overpayment, etc. according to the required format. Keep up to date with compliance and regulatory requirements and liaise with all relevant stakeholders within and external to the organisation to ensure accurate implementation. 

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