Assistant Director: Labour Relations

Overview

Assistant Director: Labour Relations at the Department of Higher Education and Training corporate office, advising on labour matters and managing disciplinary procedures at salary level 9.

Requirements

• Matric / Grade12 Certificate plus a recognised 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Labour Relations, Employment Relations / Human Resource Management or a relevant qualification.
• Must a minimum of have 3-5 years relevant work experience in the Labour Relations or Human Resource Management of which 2-3 years should be on supervisory level.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Competencies, knowledge, And Skills: Knowledge of Labour Relations Act, Public Services legislations and policies related to Human Resource Management.
• Sound knowledge of Labour Relation statutes.
• Sound knowledge of International Labour Organization (ILO).
• Knowledge and understanding of the TVET/ CET Administration.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education sector.
• Knowledge of PERSAL.
• Must have good verbal and written communication, inter-personal, people management, planning and organising, presentation, report writing, problem solving, analytical, client oriented, conducting investigations and presentation skills.
• Advanced experience in interpretation, development and implementation of policies.

Duties

• Maintain sound Labour Relations: Render advice on labour related matters.
• Develop and implement Human Resource policies and manuals.
• Ensure proper implementation of disciplinary procedures, grievance procedures and code of conduct.
• Conduct investigations and disciplinary hearings.
• Management of strike action.
• Minimize Labour disputes.
• Facilitate and conduct labour relations training and workshops.
• Ensure proper implementation of the collective bargaining council resolutions.

How to apply

Please hand deliver your application or email it to asdlabour@westcol.co.za in a pdf format and as one attachment, quoting the relevant reference number to the Principal, Western TVET College, Corporate Office, 42 Johnstone Street, Randfontein, 1760.

Enquiries: Ms M Hlatshwayo / Mr P Motai Tel No: (011) 692 4004 Ext. 1010/1061/1062

Notes

All applications must be accompanied by a signed and fully completed NEW Z83 form obtainable from any public service Department or DPSA website, a comprehensive CV including at least three contactable references. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of original documents with academic records/transcripts and other relevant supporting documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR Office. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation report. 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. If you have not been contacted within six months after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be subjected to a vetting and financial disclosure process (criminal record, citizenship, qualification verification and employment verification). People living with disability are encouraged to apply. If you have not been contacted within six months after closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Western TVET College is an equal opportunities employer and reserves the right not to fill the posts. People with disability are encouraged to apply. Please ensure that the Z83 form is completed in full. Incomplete Z83 will be disqualified.