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Requirements

Knowledge of Labour Relation Act, Employment Equity Act and Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure and Public Service Regulations.

Knowledge of Labour Relations as well Negotiations and Collective Bargaining in the Public Service.

Conversant with Public Service Collective Bargaining issues.

Good knowledge of government processes and relevant legislation pertaining to Labour Relations.

Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act, IPID Act, Public Service Act.

Case Law.

Technical

Competencies

COMPETENCIES: Competent in interviewing, report writing as well as verbal and written communication.

Willingness to be on standby and perform overtime duties.

Competent and fit to handle a firearm or willing to undergo such a test.

Negotiation skills.

Planning skills.

Creativity.

Duties

Labour Relations Case Management.

Handle grievances and misconduct cases.

Represent the department in dispute resolution forums (e.g., CCMA, GPSSBC, PSCBC).

Ensure labour peace and discipline in the department.

Advise employees and management on labour relations–related matters.

Labour Relations Policy Development and Implementation.

Assist in the 50 development, review, and implementation of labour relations policies and procedures.

Provide guidance on compliance with labour legislation, collective agreements, and departmental policies.

Training and Capacity Building.

Provide labour relations training to employees, supervisors, and managers.

Conduct awareness sessions on grievance procedures, disciplinary processes, and labour legislation.

Collective Bargaining and Stakeholder Engagement.

Coordinate Departmental Bargaining Chamber (DBC) meetings, including logistics, agenda preparation and minute-taking where applicable.

Facilitate communication and consultation between labour and management structures.

Promote constructive labour–management relations to support organisational stability.

Administration, Reporting, and Record Management.

Provide administrative support to the Labour Relations component.

Maintain case management records, reports, and databases.

Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual labour relations reports.

How to apply

Email: Recruitment11@ipid.gov.za

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Notes

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

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