Senior Manager: Employee Relations & Performance Management at The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA)

• Minimum Educational Requirements: Matric (NQF 4) + National Diploma (NQF 6). A Degree (NQF 7) in Labour Law, or related or a Post graduate qualification will be an added advantage. 
• Minimum Knowledge & Experience Requirements: Minimum 5 years working experience at middle or senior management in the field of complex labour dispute resolution, organized labour engagement, and performance management. 
• Required Competencies: Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite and HR Management/Performance tracking systems. Advanced training in CCMA conciliation and arbitration representation. Valid driver's license.  Conflict resolution & mediation Negotiating and influencing skills. Problem -solving Skills. Writing and presentation skills.  Report writing skills.

Duties: Oversee Employee and Labour Relations Management 

• Provide leadership and guidance in managing complex grievances, misconduct cases, and disciplinary inquiries. Act as the primary representative for RTIA at the CCMA and relevant bargaining councils. Cultivate and maintain constructive relationships with recognized trade unions and organized labor. 

Oversee Performance Management and Development 

• Lead the implementation and optimization of the PMDS across the Agency. Manage the statutory performance assessment cycles and formal moderation committees. Guide line managers on formal incapacity and poor work performance procedures.

Policy Development, Governance, and Compliance 

• Draft, review, and ensure alignment of HR policies with the LRA, BCEA, Public Service Act, and DPSA directives. Ensure financial implications of settlements and bonuses comply with the PFMA. 
• Strategic programme Management including people management, empowerment, and financial management of the allocated budget 
• Provide strategic leadership within the unit. Ensure effective utilization of the unit’s financial resources according to the PFMA. Manage units PMDS as per the RTIA PMDS framework.