DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Job Overview

A permanent position for a Deputy Director: Employee Relations (Level 11) is available in Pretoria, Hatfield, with a salary of R932 292 per annum. Applicants must hold an NQF level 7 degree in Labour Relations, Labour Law, or Human Resources Management, alongside at least 3 years of middle management experience in labour relations and PERSAL proficiency. Key duties include managing ER policies, dispute resolution, collective bargaining, investigations, and disciplinary processes. Applications are submitted online.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification/Degree in Labour Relations, Labour Law, Human Resources Management, or a relevant equivalent field as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience at Assistant Director/Middle Management level in delivering labour relations services.
• PERSAL proficiency.
• Knowledge of job standards, quality of work, planning and execution, communication, and teamwork.
• Skills in project management, report writing, investigation, problem-solving, negotiation, discipline management, collective bargaining, and conflict resolution.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the design and maintenance of employee relations policies, plans, systems, guidelines, procedures, and processes in line with public service prescripts.
• Provide advice on all ER legislative frameworks, processes, rights, obligations, and interpretation of labour law.
• Represent the department in relevant ER structures, hearings, and labour relations forums.
• Manage conciliation and arbitration cases, implementation of arbitration awards, and Labour Court judgments.
• Manage and conduct ER investigations, draft charge sheets, and ensure resolutions are implemented.
• Facilitate the resolution of employee grievances and disputes.
• Manage disciplinary and consequence management processes.
• Manage and facilitate collective bargaining processes, agreements, and liaison with organised labour.
• Manage and facilitate appeal processes and committee appointments.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual ER statistics and reports.

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