Deputy Director: Employee Relations

Overview

Deputy Director: Employee Relations role at the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies in Pretoria, managing labour relations policies and ER compliance frameworks.

Requirements

• An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification/Degree in Labour Relations/ Labour Law / Human Resources Management or a relevant equivalent field as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority.
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience at Assistant Director/Middle Management level in delivering labour relations services.
• PERSAL proficiency.
• Skills / Competencies And Knowledge: Job knowledge, Quality of Work, Initiatives;
• Planning and Executions, Communication, Teamwork, Reliability, Ability to Meet Deadlines, Ability to Work Under Pressure, Service Delivery Innovation, Project Management, Report Writing, Investigation, Problem Solving and Analysis, Negotiation, Discipline Management, Collective bargaining, Conflict and Dispute Resolution, Research, Data analysis, Presentation, Facilitation, Honesty, Integrity Business partnering, HCM Systems, HCM Policies And Procedures.

Duties

• Manage the design and maintenance of employee relations policies, plans, systems, guidelines, procedures, and processes, in line with the relevant public service prescripts, and monitor compliance.
• Provide advice on all ER legislative framework and processes, including rights and obligations, interpretation of policies and labour law, and facilitate capacity-building programs to empower employees on ER matters and supervisors on discipline management.
• Obtain mandates where required and represent the department in relevant ER structures, hearings and labour relations forums.
• Manage conciliation/arbitration cases, as well as the implementation of arbitration awards and Labour Court judgments.
• Coordinate and monitor labour disputes in collaboration with legal services/state attorney on litigation cases.
• Manage and conduct ER investigations, draft charge sheets, and ensure resolutions/outcomes are approved, communicated and implemented.
• Facilitate the resolution of employee grievances and disputes to maintain a harmonious work environment and promote a positive work culture.
• Facilitate disciplinary/consequence management processes and ensure finalisation of cases, including referral of criminal cases to relevant law enforcement agencies.
• Manage and facilitate the department’s collective bargaining processes and agreements, including consulting on topics, providing data and developing action plans.
• Establish and maintain partnerships and regularly liaise with organised labour.
• Manage and facilitate appeal processes, including appointing appeal committee members, investigators/initiators, and chairpersons, and obtaining necessary approvals and communication of final outcomes.
• Prepare and facilitate the approval and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual ER statistics and reports to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to key result areas such as project management, managing financial resources, driving change and operational excellence and managing compliance.
• ENQUIRIES `: Ms N Sekele Tel No: (012) 427 8599, Ms N Khosa Tel No: (012) 427 8260, Mr M Cilo Tel No: (012) 427 8514

How to apply

Application Link CLICK HERE

Notes

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below. This link requires applicants to use a Google account. Applications must be submitted with two (2) attachments: 1. A Z83 Form (2021 version), obtainable from the DPSA website (Z83 editable) and 2. A recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. If either or all of these two attachments are not submitted, the applicant’s application will be disqualified. Each post advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialed and signed by the applicant. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications obtained and other related documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from Human Resources and will be subjected to verification by the South African Qualifications Authority. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must also provide an evaluation certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at own expense. Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered further. Due to the anticipated large volume of responses, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates 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 will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. After the pre-entry assessments, an oral interview will be conducted. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). By responding to the advertisement, applicants consent to the collection, processing and storing of their Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Act No. 4 of 2013. Candidates will therefore be required to give consent in terms of the POPI Act in order for the Department to conduct the verifications. Information will be used for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent, unless required by law. All applicants must declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest and must disclose membership on Boards and directorships associated with. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The submitted CVs will be destroyed as legislated in the National Archives Act. In the event that your application is unsuccessful, the Department will retain your personal information only for audit purposes as required by policies. All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes. Failure to provide the requested information will result in your application not being considered further. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post(s). The successful candidate must disclose particulars of all registrable financial interests and sign an employment contract within one month from the date of assumption of duty. A Performance Agreement must be concluded and signed within three months from the date of assumption of duty. Notes for applicants of SMS posts: Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on https://thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/, prior to the finalisation of the appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. MANAGEMENT ECHELON