Senior Labour Relations Practitioner: Case Management

Overview

Senior Labour Relations Practitioner needed in Pretoria to manage and track LR cases, develop a case management system, and facilitate disciplinary and grievance processes.

Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Labour Relations or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in case and compliance management or relevant field.
• PERSAL introduction certificate.
• Knowledge of employee relations.
• Knowledge of Public Service legislation and resolutions.
• Knowledge of disciplinary code and procedures, grievance procedure, mediation and arbitration.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and procedures.
• Communication skills (written and verbal), planning and organization skills, report writing skills, coordination skills, conflict resolution skills, interpretation and application of legislation, policies and resolutions, programme and project management skills and computer literacy.
• Good interpersonal relations skills.
• Ability to collect and interpret information and reports.
• Ability to gather and analyse information.
• Ability to interpret & apply relevant legislation, regulations, resolutions & policies.
• Ability to work under pressure and work under limited supervision.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Duties

• Manage and track all Labour Relations cases.
• Develop and maintain the Labour Relations case management system.
• Screening of all received cases.
• Document preparation and distribution of case documents.
• Receive complaints and liaise with relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate and manage Labour Relations inquiries.
• Provide administration and management reporting compliance.
• Work collaboratively with case workers to ensure efficient document management.
• Perform analysis on relevant metrics as defined by Management and prepare compliance monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
• Ensure that all grievance, misconduct and dispute cases are captured on PERSAL.
• Facilitate the implementation of grievance rules and procedures.

How to apply

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/

Enquiries: Ms. I Qaqane Tel No. (012) 399 8850

Notes

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the above link. Applicant must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and attached a detailed CV with at least three (3) contactable references. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course. 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. Following the interview and technical passement for all SMS posts, the Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments. Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013.