Deputy Director: Labour Relations,
The successful candidates will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Coordinate misconduct and disciplinary processes in the Department. Coordinate the development of effective strategies, solutions, and tools for managing complex employee relations issues, policies, and case management systems. Ensure the implementation of all arbitration awards as well as labour courts judgements. Coordinate and advise on the resolution of high-risk and sensitive employee relations matters, including workplace investigations and conflict resolution. Coordinate and monitor employee relations matters, including interpretation of policies, labour law, and best practice. Provide expert advice on labour relations legislative framework (related to misconduct). Represent the Department at disciplinary hearings, arbitrations and labour relations Forum. (i.e. GPSSBC, PSCBC, CCMA Internal Forums ect.). Coordinate the implementation of fair labour practices in accordance with the Labour Relations Act and other relevant legislative frameworks. Coordinate and monitor preparation of appeal documents for referral to the Executive Authority and implement the appeals outcomes. Coordinate and monitor misconduct, disciplinary, information sessions and workshops. Coordinate and monitor labour disputes in collaboration with legal services on litigation related cases as and when required. Work closely with the Director on internal procedures and external interventions with third parties on dispute resolution matters. Build and maintain partnerships and constantly liaise with internal and external stakeholders on labour-related matters including recognised Trade Unions. Provide training and advocacy on labour relations related matters in the Department. Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of awareness raising and draft reports (weekly/ monthly and annual) and submission regarding misconduct/ disciplinary, grievances and disputes matters to relevant structures. Coordinate the resolution of grievances in the Department. Coordinate collective bargaining programmes within the Department. Build and sustain collaborative relationships within internal and external stakeholders. Ensure the implementation of effective risk and compliance management practice. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.