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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Snr Manager: Case Management & Litigation: HRES19006
8 years relevant managerial experience in labour law & local government or similar environment
Knowledge of all applicable South African Legislations
Advanced technical skills in Consulting; Conflict Management and Disputes Negotiations
Good interpersonal skills, planning and organising, problem solving and knowledge & information management
Driver's license
Core Responsibilities:
Ensure the development of a case management system for the full spectrum of cases in the City ranging from grievances, discipline management, conciliations, arbitrations and litigation in the courts to ensure the efficient and effective management of cases and ER operational efficiencies in the City such that all processes are adhered to and matters are handled to the best interest of the City
Ensure the effective representation of the City in Labour Law Litigation instituted by and against the City to ensure the effective representation of the City in forums and tribunals that deal with Labour Law litigation by and against the City
Advise on the contractual relationship between the City and Senior Managers who fall outside the bargaining unit of the SALGBC to ensure the effective and efficient management of the contractual relationship between the City and its Senior Managers
Provide strategic specialist Labour Relations support functions to the Divisional Head Employee Relations, senior management and political structures of Council to ensure that strategic decision making processes of the City are compliant to the relevant legislative imperatives and best practices
Investigate and develop plans for Labour Relations functionality for the case management and litigation unit and provide supervisory functions to staff to ensure an effective employee relations service to meet the City's strategic and operational objectives
Establish, implement and manage operational governance and risk management processes in the context of organisational policy, provide feedback thereof and escalate unresolved issues via appropriate channels for investigation
Contribute to the preparation of monthly and annual budgets and financial reports in accordance with statutory Council presentation requirements
Effectively manage service delivery within the division and ensure compliance with the Batho Pele Principles