Assistant Director: Employee Relations MN 3891/25

REQUIREMENTS

-Relevant B- degree or equivalent in HRM with specialisation in Labour Law. - LLB/B.Juris/B Proc with proven experience and specialisation in Labour Law will be an added advantage. - Valid Driver’s License with own vehicle. - Meet MFMA Minimum competency requirements or qualify for dispensation. - Knowledge of the Employment Relations legislative and regulatory framework including Labour Relations Act, BCEA, Employment Equity Act & COIDA. - Experience in appearing in conciliations, mediations, and arbitration proceedings. - Knowledge and understanding of the functioning of the SALGBC and CCMA. - Ability to use dispute resolution interventions to resolve disputes. - Computer literate (MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint). - Proven Management Skills (analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, communication, interpersonal skills, leadership skills, conceptual skills, presentation skills, conflict and stress management, negotiation skills.  - Project management and financial management skills. - Specific attention to detail and research skills, Competent in interpretation, implementation and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable regulations/policies. - Five (05) years’ experience in Human Resources specialising in Labour Relations of which a minimum of three (3) years must be at supervisory level.

DUTIES

-Manage disciplinary matters and grievances. - Preside over internal disciplinary hearings, grievances, and appeals. - Represent Midvaal in conciliations, mediations, and arbitrations. - Prepare and/or ensure adequate preparations and representation of Midvaal in disputes, emanating from grievances, referred to the SALGBC, CCMA or Labour Relations interventions on all matters, as and when required to do so. - Facilitate the resolution of grievances and conduct necessary investigations for such resolutions. - Develop and proactively implement mechanism that minimises disputes and create sound employment relations. - Manage and monitor disputes received and other labour related matters. - Serve as interface between the Labour Relations Unit and Departments. - Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, collective agreements, and employment practices. - Participate in the development of appropriate policies and procedures. - Provide support to Midvaal line managers and stuff on labour relations and management cases. - General administrative and management of the sub-directorate. - Compile labour Relations reports. - Maintain database of decided cases and report such as required. - Supervise and develop staff in sub-directorate. - Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested and required by management (supervisor) from time to time.

SALARY:   R 483 684.00 – R 520 752.00 p.a.  (Level 04 of a Grade 4 Local Authority)

Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 807 042.68 p.a.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS

CLOSING DATE: 10 APRIL 2025 AT 12:00

Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for traveling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates traveling over 400km for job levels 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability).  Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za. For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435, 7432, 7557, 7569. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.  If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

NB:  THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.