The City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality is a metropolitan municipality that forms the local government of the East Rand region of Gauteng, a large suburban region east of Johannesburg. Ekurhuleni means "place of peace" in XiTsonga.
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Deploy a comprehensive strategy for building a positive employee relations workplace culture
Develop and monitor progress of supervisory and managerial industrial relations working knowledge
Advise Top Management on strike actions and the management thereof
Ensure proper management of disciplinary and grievance procedures and advise the Council on matters relating to conditions of service, collective agreements and relevant legislation
Coordinate and monitor the collective bargaining process
Ensure proper co-ordination and direction of disciplinary hearings and grievances to ensure sound practice
Ensure the implementation of a human resources strategy in an integrated manner
Research, develop and implement policies in relation to relevant functional areas and legislation
Core Requirements:
LLB / BA Law / BCom Law Degree or a relevant equivalent NQF level 7 qualification
LLM or equivalent will be an added advantage
8 years’ relevant management experience in a similar environment is essential, of which at least 4 years must have been at Senior Management level
Extensive experience in negotiations with organised labour
Strong conflict resolution, management and interpersonal skills
Ability to understand and manage change and diversity in an unionized environment
Knowledge of local government bargaining structures and relevant legislation pertaining to labour matters
Strong strategic leadership skills
Knowledge and understanding of strategic and integrated human resources management and development
Municipal governance, ethics and risk management
Project management skills
Budgeting, financial and supply chain management skills
Ability to interpret relevant legislative requirements and conditions of services