Assistant Director: Labour Relations Ref No: Locma 18

POST 25/157 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LABOUR RELATIONS REF NO: LOCMA 18

SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)

CENTRE : Polokwane

REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 7 (Bachelor’s Degree) in Labour Relations, Labour Law, Human

Resource Management or a related field. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in

labour relations. Knowledge of the Public Service Act. Knowledge of the Labour

Relations Act. Knowledge of Public Administration. Problem solving and

analysis. Good communication skills. Accountability and Ethical Conduct.

DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for promoting labour peace and a

harmonious working environment for LOCMA. Manage disciplinary cases by

investigating and presiding over disciplinary matters, representing the

employer in disciplinary cases, and facilitating the appeal process. Manage the

grievance process by investigating grievances, making recommendations,

reporting on grievances, and managing the grievance process to ensure fair,

impartial and unbiased resolutions. Coordinate the dispute resolution process

by seeking mandates, preparing case information, preparing relevant

witnesses and gathering information, representing LOCMA in conciliation and

arbitration processes, drafting closing arguments, drafting opposing

applications and objections, facilitating the implementation of awards,

attending to in-limine proceedings, and facilitating review and rescission

applications of arbitration awards. Promote labour relations services by

researching and developing training material, delivering in-house training and

workshops, providing updates on new procedures, legislation and policy, and

determining training needs to address trends. Manage the unit, including

performance management, training and development, discipline management,

resource allocation, case management, general correspondence and routine

reports.

ENQUIRIES : Mr A.A Lessing Tel No: (013) 591-8900

An NQF level 7 (Bachelor’s Degree) in Labour Relations, Labour Law, Human Resource Management or a related field. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in labour relations. Knowledge of the Public Service Act. Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act. Knowledge of Public Administration. Problem solving and analysis. Good communication skills. Accountability and Ethical Conduct.

The incumbent will be responsible for promoting labour peace and a harmonious working environment for LOCMA. Manage disciplinary cases by investigating and presiding over disciplinary matters, representing the employer in disciplinary cases, and facilitating the appeal process. Manage the grievance process by investigating grievances, making recommendations, reporting on grievances, and managing the grievance process to ensure fair, impartial and unbiased resolutions. Coordinate the dispute resolution process by seeking mandates, preparing case information, preparing relevant witnesses and gathering information, representing LOCMA in conciliation and arbitration processes, drafting closing arguments, drafting opposing applications and objections, facilitating the implementation of awards, attending to in-limine proceedings, and facilitating review and rescission applications of arbitration awards. Promote labour relations services by researching and developing training material, delivering in-house training and workshops, providing updates on new procedures, legislation and policy, and determining training needs to address trends. Manage the unit, including performance management, training and development, discipline management, resource allocation, case management, general correspondence and routine reports.