Deputy Director: Labour Relations

Overview

Deputy Director for Labour Relations at the Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture in Qonce, requiring a relevant diploma or degree and three years' management experience.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma (NQF L6) or preferably a B Degree (NQF L7) as recognised by SAQA in BCom/Human Resource Management / Labour Relations / Labour Law / Industrial Psychology / BAdmin / Public Management, Industrial Relations / LLB (Law).
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant Labour Relations related experience at Assistant Director / Junior Management level.
• In-depth knowledge of the following legislative prescripts: Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act, Disciplinary Code, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, 1994 as amended by Act 30 of 2007, PFMA, Industrial Policy and other related policies and procedures.
• Must further possess the following skills and attributes: Communication skills, Report Writing skills, Computer Literacy, Project Management, Financial management, Management and leadership skills, Planning and Organising.
• Willingness to work extra hours.
• Computer literacy with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
• An independent worker, meeting timeframes.
• Monitoring and managing compliance of the department with the Statutory Bodies.
• Must be in possession of a valid code 08 driving license.
• Knowledge & Skills: Sound understanding of Labour Laws.
• Employee and Employer Rights.
• Collective Bargaining and Trade Unions.
• Disciplinary Procedures.
• Grievance Handling.
• Dispute Resolution.
• Workplace Policies and Compliance.
• Misconduct, incapacity and poor performance matters, public sector employee relations policies and delegation.
• Communication Skills.
• Negotiation Skills.
• Conflict Resolution.
• Knowledge of Labour Laws.
• Problem Solving Skills.
• Emotional Intelligence.
• Investigation Skills.
• Policy Development and Interpretation.
• Organisational and Administrative Skills.
• Integrity and Ethics.
• Patience and Tolerance.
• Attention to Detail. Professionalism.
• Self- Discipline.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to chair meetings. Teamwork.

Duties

• Managing the development of labour relations policies and guidelines.
• Review and quality assure labour relations policies and procedures annually.
• Research best practices regarding labour relations policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement labour relations policies, procedures and strategies.
• Interpret and monitor compliance with applicable labour legislation and collective agreements.
• Provide strategic guidance on labour relations matters for management.
• Managing consultation and negotiation processes.
• Promoting sound employer-employee relations.
• Represent the department at conciliation or arbitration processes.
• Represent the department in the provincial and sector chamber.
• Providing advisory service to employees in respect of grievances and poor performance.
• Advising management on consultation strategies and processes.
• Managing the grievance procedure and dispute resolution processes.
• Coordinating the resolution of employee grievances in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Handle labour disputes and represent the department at forums.
• Monitor trends in disputes and recommend corrective actions.
• Empower managers and supervisors to understand their roles and responsibilities as well as the employee relations strategies.
• Providing technical support to line managers on the handling of grievance procedures.
• Monitor the utilisation of the grievance procedures and advise on possible solutions to resolve grievances.
• Investigating grievances and act as a mediator in resolving grievances.
• Representing the department in the Dispute Resolution Platforms.
• Managing provision of disciplinary processes.
• Engaging with trade unions, employees and management regarding misconduct and disciplinary matters.
• Providing guidance and technical support to management on handling of disciplinary codes and collective agreements.
• Conducting disciplinary investigations in conjunction with relevant managers regarding allegations.
• Review investigation reports and recommend appropriate actions.
• Oversee the provision of technical assistance during disciplinary investigations.
• Oversee that investigations are conducted fairly, objectively and in accordance with organisational procedures.
• Monitor progress of disciplinary cases to ensure timely resolution.
• Managing collective bargaining and stakeholder relations.
• Coordinate labour relations matters with organised labour and unions.
• Supporting departmental participation in collective bargaining processes.
• Maintaining effective relations with employee representatives and stakeholders.
• Representing the department in bargaining with council meetings and other labour forums.
• Leading the implementation of collective agreements and bargaining council resolutions.
• Promoting sound labour relations with organised labour, employee representatives and other stakeholders.
• Managing Administration Support.
• Giving input in the development of policies and operational plans.
• Attending and responding to audit matters.
• Compiling and submitting monthly and quarterly reports.
• Determining and verifying the authenticity of the evidence provided.
• Managing human and financial resources.
• Maintaining staff discipline.

How to apply

Enquiries: S. Mpafa – Head Office – (eQonce) Tel No: (043) 492 1405 e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za

Notes

Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: 83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). 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. 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 Assessment. Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme Note: Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. OTHER POSTS