Minimum Requirements: 

• NQF 9 
• A Relevant Master’s degree in Labour Relations/ Industrial Relations/ Law (LLM)
• Registered with a registered body Legal Practice Council (LPC) 

Experience

• 5 years relevant experience at Management Level in Labour Relations Environment
• Sound Knowledge of Employment and Labour Laws in collective Bargaining matters and conflict resolution, facilitate internal dispute resolution measures and alignment of HR Policies to labour legislation measures 

Critical Performance Areas 

• Promote sound Labour Relations within the University; Keep abreast of latest labour legislation developments and provide relevant advisory services to employees and management; Ensure the reduction of labour disputes; Accurate interpretation of TUT policies Governing conditions of employment. Manage and represent TUT at CCMA (conciliation/arbitration) and facilitating Labour Court cases; Administration of total case management within Employee Relations; Ensure proper and correct management/prevention of IR disputes, disciplinary and grievance cases; Plan and participate in annual salary negotiations as part of bargaining team; Monitor and implement collective agreements; Ensure University’s compliance with all relevant Labour legislation; Represents Management in Labour relations, including interpretation, and administration of collective agreements; Lead and/or provide support and assistance to the Chief negotiator during negotiations and other relevant meetings; Labour Relations Training. 
• Develop Employee Relations plans in line with the HR Strategic Plan; Ensure appropriate governance of the directorate. Provide quality assurance reviews; Manage Human Resources and Finances of the directorate; Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate relations policy, in conjunction with all relevant stakeholders.