Key Performance Areas:

• Deploy a comprehensive strategy for building a positive employee relations workplace culture
• Develop and monitor progress of supervisory and managerial industrial relations working knowledge
• Advise Top Management on strike actions and the management thereof
• Ensure proper management of disciplinary and grievance procedures and advise the Council on matters relating to conditions of service, collective agreements and relevant legislation
• Coordinate and monitor the collective bargaining process
• Ensure proper co-ordination and direction of disciplinary hearings and grievances to ensure sound practice
• Ensure the implementation of a human resources strategy in an integrated manner
• Research, develop and implement policies in relation to relevant functional areas and legislation

Core Requirements:

• LLB / BA Law / BCom Law Degree or a relevant equivalent NQF level 7 qualification
• LLM or equivalent will be an added advantage
• 8 years’ relevant management experience in a similar environment is essential, of which at least 4 years must have been at Senior Management level
• Extensive experience in negotiations with organised labour
• Strong conflict resolution, management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to understand and manage change and diversity in an unionized environment
• Knowledge of local government bargaining structures and relevant legislation pertaining to labour matters
• Strong strategic leadership skills
• Knowledge and understanding of strategic and integrated human resources management and development
• Municipal governance, ethics and risk management
• Project management skills
• Budgeting, financial and supply chain management skills
• Ability to interpret relevant legislative requirements and conditions of services