Director(Labour Relations) – Government of Gauteng

Requirements :

• NQF Level 7, Labour Relations and Nyukela Certificate for entry into Senior Management Service (SMS) from the National School of Government. A higher qualification of NQF Level 8, will be an added advantage. 5 years of experience at the middle / senior Managerial level in Employee Relations/ Collective Bargaining and Management. COMPETENCIES: Ability to lead and manage a team, develop strategies, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively negotiate, mediate, and resolve conflicts. In-depth understanding of labour laws, regulations, and compliance requirements. Expertise in handling disputes and grievances and fostering a positive work environment. Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions. Strong ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with various stakeholders. Capability to develop long-term strategies for labour relations and workforce management. High level of integrity and ethical judgment in handling sensitive issues.

Duties :

• The Director of Labour Relations plays a crucial role in managing and overseeing labour relations activities within Office of the Premier. Key Responsibilities: Develop and manage labour relations policies and strategies within GPG. Manage and monitor collective bargaining structures and processes. Manage and oversee discipline and dispute cases in line with the legislative framework within GPG. Represent the Employer in facilitating labour related judicial matters at labour court and other structures. Formulate and execute strategies to maintain positive labour relations. Lead and participate in negotiations with unions to establish fair and effective collective bargaining agreements. Ensure that the GPG Departments adheres to labour laws, regulations, and internal policies. Handle conflicts and grievances between management and employees, fostering a harmonious work environment. Offer support and advice to management on labour relations issues. Analyse labour trends and their potential impact in the GPG. Create and deliver training programs on labour relations. Track and improve employee satisfaction and engagement levels in the GPG. Manage the Directorate resources

Notes :

• Applicants should please note the following: Qualifying applicants should submit their applications online on the GPG Professional Job Centre website, (www.gautengonline.gov.za) The completed signed new Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) ONLY and at least three (3) contactable referees quoting the relevant reference number. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only and will be required to submit their certified copies of qualifications and ID 2 days before the interviews.. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Gauteng Office of the Premier reserves the right to cancel the filling / not filling a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. The logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection committee will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful candidate will be required to conclude an annual perform agreement within three (3) months upon commencement of duty. The appointment of the successful candidate is subject to the issuing of a positive security clearance by the State Security Agency. The incumbent will be required to disclose her/his financial interest in accordance with the prescribed regulations. NB. Requirement for all SMS posts is the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, offered by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme Prospective candidates will not be employed without this certificate. We thank all applicants for their interest. No late applications will be considered.