About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Assistant Director: Labour Relations to join its Chief Directorate: People Management in Pretoria, South Africa. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring effective labour relations within the department, facilitating smooth communication between management and employees. By handling collective bargaining matters, industrial action, and grievance management, you will contribute significantly to the well-being of the workforce and the overall efficiency of public service delivery in the healthcare sector.
In this vital position, you will engage with various stakeholders, including bargaining councils and task teams, to represent the department’s interests. Your expertise will not only impact internal operations but also enhance the quality of service provided to the community. By fostering a collaborative work environment, you will help uphold the values of fairness and equity, making a positive difference in the lives of many South Africans.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to promoting health and wellness across South Africa. Its mission encompasses comprehensive healthcare provision, public health initiatives, and effective management of health resources. Working within this department means being part of a larger vision to create a healthier nation, ensuring that citizens have access to quality healthcare services and support.
As an employee of the Department of Health, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives that aim to improve the health outcomes of communities nationwide. The department values collaboration, integrity, and excellence, fostering an inclusive culture where every individual can thrive.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and coordinate administrative and logistical functions related to collective bargaining and relevant task teams.
- Represent the department at various bargaining councils, chambers, and meetings.
- Monitor and evaluate Institutional Management and Labour Committees.
- Draft and present reports on collective bargaining matters to management.
- Oversee and coordinate any industrial action within the department.
- Address discipline and grievance matters as required.
- Represent the employer at conciliation and arbitration hearings.
- Provide management support to employees within the sub-directorate.
- Conduct and facilitate relevant labour relations training sessions.
What You’ll Need
- A National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent in Human Resource Management, Labour Law, or Labour Relations.
- Relevant experience in Labour Relations, particularly in collective bargaining.
- A valid Code (B/EB) driver’s license and willingness to travel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and conflict management abilities.
- Proficient planning and organizing skills.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Knowledge of collective bargaining structures and service delivery in essential services sectors.
- Computer literacy, particularly in MS Office applications.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent in Human Resource Management or Labour Law or Labour Relations.Experience: Appropriate experience in Labour Relations, with specific reference to the collective bargaining sector, in the Public or Private Sector.
Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code (B/EB) driver’s license and willingness to travel.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, planning, organising skills and conflict management skills.
Ability to think analytically and the ability to resolve problems.
Bargaining skills and knowledge of collective 271 bargaining structures and processes.
Understanding of service delivery within essentials services sector and strike management.
Investigative and presiding knowledge and skills in respect of disciplinary matters/hearings.
Dispute resolution skills and knowledge Computer Literacy in Ms Office Skills.
Job Duties
Manage and coordinate all administrative and logistical functions relating to the PHSDSBC, CCPWC forums, other collective bargaining structures and all relevant task teams, and committees emanating from it.Represent the employer at all relevant bargaining council’s, chambers and meetings.
Monitoring and evaluation of Institutional Management and Labour Committees (IMLC’s) within the Department of Health and Wellness.
Draft and present reports to management relating to all collective bargaining matters.
Manage and co-ordinate any industrial action within the Department.
Management of discipline and grievances when required.
Represent the employer at conciliation and arbitration hearings.
Management of employees within the sub-directorate.
Conduct and facilitate relevant labour relations training.
