Assistant Director: Labour Relations

What you will need

• A Grade 12 / Matric / Level 4 Certificate.
• Computer literacy.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Knowledge of Labour Relation Act.
• Employment Equity Act.
• Public Service Regulations.
• Public Service Act.
• Skills Development.
• Basic Conditions of Employment.
• Collective Agreements (Resolutions) at GPSSBC, ELRC and the PSCBC including any other related legislation.
• Good Written 37 and verbal communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills, research skills, Planning & Organising, analytical skills, report writing skills, Leadership skills, Presentation and Facilitation skills.

Experience

An appropriate National Diploma / Degree in Human Resource Management. 3 – 5 years’ experience in Labour practice environment. 2 years Supervisory experience.

Driver's licence

A valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

• Skills Development.
• Good Written 37 and verbal communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills, research skills, Planning & Organising, analytical skills, report writing skills, Leadership skills, Presentation and Facilitation skills.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate the implementation of labour relations related to the conditions of services.
• Ensure that all employment related legislation
• policies and collective agreements are implemented and adhered to by both management and staff.
• Investigate discipline, grievance and dispute cases.
• Compile discipline, disputes and grievance reports.
• Participate in disciplinary hearing sittings and provide case management services.
• Represent the College in all disputes referred to the CCMA/Bargaining Council.
• Facilitate the implementation of Code of Conduct in the College.
• Provide statistical information relating to the Code of Conduct and update database.
• Provide advice workshops to management and staff on labour relations issues.
• Counsel and/or directs supervisory and management responses on potential problems/issues to reflect fair and reasonable resolutions before such issues become grievances and /or disputes.
• Administer the management of strikes and any other form of industrial action.
• Take minutes during meetings with employer and employee/employee representatives.
• Comply with Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET) and College Policies and Procedures.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

must be submitted to [email protected] OR hand delivered at Ekurhuleni East TVET College: Central Office, Sam Ngema Road, Kwa – Thema. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please forward your application, quoting the reference number to: The Assistant Director: Human Resource Management & Development. Ekurhuleni East TVET College, Sam Ngema Road, Kwa - Thema or Posted to Private Bag X52, Springs, 1560.

• Email: [email protected]
• Enquiries: Ms. LK Boikhutso
• Telephone: (011) 730 6600

Please note

• Applications must be submitted on Z83 Form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents and must be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV (With Three Contactable References).
• A Fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered.
• A user guide and ‘how to’ videos will assist in how to complete for the form and digital signature.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in term s of race, gender, and disability will receive preference.
• The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance.
• If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification).
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. “DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action.
• The appointment will be done in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan.
• Persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
• It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation.
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.