Requirements

National Diploma/Degree (NQF level 6/7) in Labour Relations/ Human Resource Management/ Law as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in Labour Relations, collective bargaining, legal environment and/or case management of which 2 years must be at supervisory level.

Knowledge and skills: GPG and GPDRT policies and procedures and relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations, people management and empowerment and problem-solving analysis.

Duties

Manage and maintain a case management system. Acknowledge and register all cases in the Department. Analyse reports received and charge employees to determine grounds of misconduct. Ensure investigations are conducted and liaise with Labour Unions' representatives and make recommendations. Facilitate dispute resolution. Attend the conciliation and arbitration proceedings on all set down disputes. Coordinate and facilitate disciplinary processes. Facilitate the acknowledgement and receipt of arbitration awards.

Coordinate and facilitate disciplinary processes. Attend to all formal disciplinary hearings and progressive discipline within the Department. Promote fair and sound Labour relations practices in the Department. Provide advisory role on all labour relations matters and challenges. Development of labour relations. Development of Labour relations policies, manuals and guidelines.