About the Role
The Department of Employment and Labour is seeking a dedicated Assistant Director of Labour Relations to join their team at the Administration Centre in Pretoria. This pivotal role is essential for maintaining healthy labour relations within the public service, ensuring that the rights and responsibilities of both employees and employers are upheld. By fostering a positive workplace environment, this position not only supports the staff but also contributes significantly to the efficiency and integrity of the public sector in South Africa.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing key human resource policies, managing disciplinary processes, and facilitating training workshops. Your work will directly impact the community by minimizing labour disputes and ensuring compliance with established labour relations practices. By advocating for sound labour policies and representing the department in formal hearings, you will play a critical role in shaping a fair and just working environment for all employees.
About the Department
The Department of Employment and Labour is committed to promoting and ensuring fair labour practices, fostering economic development, and enhancing the working conditions of all South Africans. Through its various initiatives, the department strives to uphold the principles of equality, dignity, and respect in the workplace. Working here means being part of a mission that prioritizes the well-being of employees and the overall health of the public service sector.
This department is pivotal in implementing policies that not only protect workers’ rights but also encourage growth and development within the labour market. As a member of this team, you will contribute to meaningful changes that resonate across communities, making a real difference in people’s lives.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain sound labour relations and provide advice on labour-related matters.
- Develop and implement human resource policies and manuals.
- Ensure proper implementation of disciplinary procedures and grievance handling.
- Conduct investigations and disciplinary hearings for misconduct cases.
- Manage strike actions and work to minimize labour disputes.
- Facilitate training and workshops on labour relations for staff.
- Implement resolutions from the collective bargaining council effectively.
- Oversee the management of human, financial, and other resources within the unit.
- Compile reports on investigations and grievances to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Represent the department in formal hearings and provide support during disputes.
What You’ll Need
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent.
- An appropriate National Diploma (NQF6) in Labour Relations, Employment Relations, Human Resource Management, or a related field.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a Labour Relations or Human Resource Management environment.
- Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act and public service legislation.
- Strong understanding of internal labour organization principles and the TVET/CET administration.
- Excellent administrative, planning, and organizational skills.
- Proficient in report writing, communication, and interpersonal relations.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
- Computer literacy and project management skills.
- Ability to conduct investigations with integrity and professionalism.
How to Apply
Please forward applications to the email address below each post.
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Requirements
National Senior Certificate / Grade 12/STD10 or NCV level 4.An appropriate National Diploma (NQF6) in Labour Relations, Employment Relations and Human Resource Management or HR and related qualification.
A minimum of 3-5 years working experience Labour Relations or Human Resource Management environment to related field.
Knowledge of Labour Relations Act, Public Service Legislations and Policies related to Human Resource Management.
Sound Knowledge of Labour Relations status.
Sounds Knowledge of Internal Labour Organization (ILO) Knowledge and understanding of the TVET/CET Administration.
Knowledge and understanding of Higher Education sector.
Administrative, Planning and organisation, Financial Management, Report Writing, Communication and interpersonal, Problem solving, Computer literacy, Analytical, Client oriented, Project management, Team leadership, People management, Conducting investigation, Presentation skills, Client service focus integrity, Committed, Proactive, loyal and Ethics.
Job 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 investigation and disciplinary hearings.
Management of Strike action, Minimize labour dispute.
Facilitate and conduct labour relations training and workshop, Ensure proper implementation of the collective bargaining council resolutions.
Management of all Human, Financial and other resources of the unit.
Investigate misconduct cases and compile investigation report Management of discipline, represent the Department during formal disciplinary hearing, provide advice on informal hearings and ensure the implementation of disciplinary sanctions.
Investigate and finalize all grievances and complaints received from employees in the Department / Colleges.
Co- ordinate and provide support in terms of representing the Department/ Colleges in all disputes referred to the Public Service Sectoral Bargaining Council /Education Labour Relations Council and the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration.
Manage information and records of all activities in the Labour Relations in the college.
Manage resources of the section.
Monitor precautionary suspensions in the college.
