Labour Relations Officer: Prosecution _ MN3953/25

REQUIREMENTS

-Grade 12. - National Diploma in Labour Relations, or Equivalent NQF Level 6 Qualification. -Valid driver’s license.  -Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). -Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, Proven management skills including analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, communication, conceptual skills, leadership skills, presentation skills, conflict & stress management, negotiation skills and attention to detail. -Project Management & Financial Management skills & experience. -Competent in interpretation, implementation and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies. -Three to five (03 – 05) Years relevant experience in an HR field and LR practices

DUTIES

-Effective handling of labour related matters to maintain sound employment relations: - Receive and file documents re disciplinary cases accordingly. - Compile charge sheets according to set format and ensure that approved charge sheets together with notice of disciplinary hearings are delivered by hand to the Accused Employee within the specified time limits. - Schedule the disciplinary hearing and ensure sufficient notification thereof to all role players (Chairperson, Members of Disciplinary Committee, Prosecutor, HR Officials and Witnesses). - Monitor the securing of venue for disciplinary hearings and ensure proper mechanical recording of proceedings. - Ensure that proceedings at hearings are conducted in terms of the procedures as stipulated in the collective agreements. - Disputes and grievances: - Advice on possible settlement or resolution of disputes declared by unions on behalf of members and grievances lodged against Council by employees. - Manage dissemination of confidential information to all parties concerned just, equally, and fairly. - Manage effective and efficient diary for all arbitration hearings, etc., and keep all official(s) involved in the finalization of the specific case, well informed when representing Council. - Conduct investigations of alleged misconducts: - Prosecute on behalf of the employer during disciplinary hearings and tribunals when appointed for such. - Ensure proper and accurate record keeping mechanism in respect of all disciplinary and disputes handled within council. - Maintain a confidential filing system and maintain strict confidentiality on all matters concerned. - Perform any other relevant HR function/task to ensure continuity around the functionality of the department. - Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management (supervisor) from time to time.

  SALARY          R 390 120.00 – R 430 908.00 p.a. (Level 06 of a Grade 4 LocalAuthority)

                        Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 588 473.60 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: 04 AUGUST 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 positions on 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) 360-7435,7557,7569,7432. 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.