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POST 11/126 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS
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Requirements
Experience representing employers at labour dispute forums (GPSSBC, PSCBC, CCMA, Labour Court).
Experience presenting in formal disciplinary enquiries and ensuring procedural/substantive fairness.
Experience conducting workplace investigations and compiling investigation reports with findings and recommendations.
Practical knowledge of Employment Law, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, PFMA, LRA, and related legislation.
Experience drafting legal advice, affidavits, case documents, and legal submissions.
Experience facilitating grievance resolution and advising senior managers (COOs, DDGs, DG, Minister).
Experience coordinating collective bargaining processes and preparing bargaining chamber agendas and reports.
Experience delivering training on labour-related matters (disciplinary code, performance management, grievances).
Data management experience for ER registers and ability to produce trend analysis and quarterly/annual reports.
Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to liaise with State Attorneys and external law firms.
Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office Packages).
Knowledge of legislative and regulatory framework
Duties
Facilitate labour law litigation disputes: Represent the department at labour dispute forums and prepare/coordinate affidavits and case documents.
Liaise with State Attorneys and external counsel and ensure cases are procedurally correct.
Represent the employer in formal disciplinary
How to apply
Email: applications@thedtic.gov.za
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Notes
In terms of the dtic's EE requirements, preference will be given to African males, Coloured females and White males.