Employee Relations (Deputy Director) x 2 Positions

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS 2 POSTS REF NO: 270315/06
SALARY : R532 278 per annum (Level 11)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A three year Degree or National Diploma in Labour Relations Management.
Relevant experience in Employee Relations field. Relevant and extensive middle
management experience in Employee Relations Advanced analytical and
problem solving skills. Knowledge of Employment legislation and Public Service
Regulatory Framework. Knowledge of the PFMA. Strong understanding of policy
formulation, interpretation, and implementation. Knowledge of Human Resource
best practices. Ability to plan, organize and conduct research and analyse
policies. Project Management skills. Knowledge of the Department restructuring
imperatives. Computer Literacy with knowledge of MS Access and Project will be
an added advantage. Dispute resolution and conflict management competencies.
Strong investigative and report writing skills. Good communication skills
(facilitation, negotiation, presentation, verbal and written). A valid driver’s licence
and willingness to travel.

DUTIES : Develop departmental strategies and systems relating to dispute resolution
mechanisms, including policies, procedures and processes. Create and manage
a case management database on all Labour-related matters. Monitor and
evaluate implementation and compliance with collective agreements, policies and
legislations. Render advisory services to management and employees at all
branches and divisions of the Department. Ensure uniform implementation of
Employee Relations guidelines, policies and directives within the Department by
providing Employee Relations training. Represent the Department conciliation
and arbitration proceedings. Facilitate the management of discipline and
grievances in the Department. Conduct research and benchmarking initiatives for
the best practices and Employee Relations practices accordingly. Manage the
finances, resources and the people of the sub-directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Mr K.O Mulaudzi, tel (012) 337 7789

APPLICATIONS : Please forward all applications for the centre: Pretoria quoting the reference
number to: The Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X 350 Pretoria
0001 or hand deliver at Groundfloor, Continental Building, Cnr Visagie and
Bosman Streets, For Attention: Ms L Van Wyk
Please forward all applications for the centre: Bloemfontein quoting the reference
number to: The Provincial Head, Department of Water and Sanitation, Private
Bag X 528 Bloemfontein 9300 or hand deliver to 2nd Floor, Bloem Plaza Building,
c/o Charlotte Maxeke & Eastburger Streets, For Attention: Ms R Ntja

CLOSING DATE : 02 April 2015

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on signed and dated form Z83, obtainable from
any Public Service Department, and should be accompanied by a
comprehensive CV as well as certified copies of qualifications and Identity
Document. For all posts, please forward your application quoting the relevant
reference number, to the address mentioned at each post. No late, faxed or emailed
applications will be accepted. Note: If you have not heard from us within
six (6) weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application was
unsuccessful. Preference will be given to previously disadvantage groups. If no
suitable candidates from the unrepresented groups can be recruited, candidates
from the represented groups will be considered. Successful applicants will be
required to undergo standard Government security clearance procedures and
verification of qualification prior to permanent appointment. Should you be in a
possession of a foreign qualification(s), it must be accompanied by an evaluation
from South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Please note: Chief
Director: Human Resources Management, Director: Human Resource
Administration and Deputy Director: Employee Relations are re-advertisements
and applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply.