Higher Education Vacancies – Labour Relations

Website Department of Higher Education and Training - DHET

Job Responsibilities:

Investigate misconduct cases and compile investigation reports. Management of Discipline, represent the Department during a formal disciplinary hearing, provide advice on informal disciplinary hearings and ensure the implementation of disciplinary sanctions. Investigate and finalise all grievances and complaints received from employees in the Department / Colleges. Coordinate and provide support in terms of representing the Department in all disputes referred to the Public Service Sectoral Bargaining Council/General Public Service Sectoral Bargaining Council/Education Labour Relations Council and the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration. Manage the information and records of all activities in the Labour Relations in the region. Manage resources of the section. Monitor precautionary suspensions in the region. Render advisory services to management and employees on dispute prevention and resolution. Monitor and evaluate labour relations trends in the region. Facilitate training and advocacy on labour relations matters in the region. Attend Departmental Multi-Lateral Labour Forums in the region and Colleges. Ensure compliance on capturing of cases on PERSAL. Provide monthly and quarterly reports to Head Office. NOTE: The shortlisted candidates will be required to write a computer literacy test.

Job Requirements:

An appropriate bachelor’s degree/diploma (NQF Level 6) in Industrial Relations/Labour Law and/or Human Resource Management. A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience within a Labour Relations portfolio within public or private entities with at least three (3) years at the Supervisory level. Sound knowledge of labour legislation and prescripts within the TVET or Public sector domain. Sound Knowledge of LRA, BCEA, PSA, PSR, CET ACT 2006, and CET Amendment Act 2012, Higher Education sector and relevant public service regulations and policies Demonstrable experience in project management, collective bargaining and LR processes. Sound conflict-handling and communication skills. Good organisational and interpersonal skills. Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Outlook). Good communication skills (written and verbal). Strategic thinking and meticulous record keeping. Willingness to travel and a valid driver’s licence.

Job Details:

Company: Department of Higher Education and Training – DHET

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location:  East London, Eastern Cape, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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