Assistant Manager – Labour Relations (Permanent)

About the role

Thembisile Hani Local Municipality is seeking a qualified Assistant Manager for Labour Relations within its Corporate Services department. This permanent position is based in Mthombonhle and offers a salary of R 598,578 per annum.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, review and implement Labour Relations strategies and policies in line with regulatory guidelines.
• Apply relevant labour legislation, attend to and resolve disputes and grievances.
• Implement procedures for disciplinary actions and grievance handling.
• Provide guidance to management during disciplinary hearings and represent the council at Bargaining Council and CCMA proceedings.
• Present cases, question witnesses and deliver closing arguments in labour hearings.
• Maintain constructive relationships with labour unions.
• Ensure that all policies and practices are consistent with current legislation.

Required profile

• Three‑year tertiary qualification in Labour Relations or Human Resources Management.
• Five to eight years of experience covering a broad range of labour relations functions.
• At least three years of supervisory experience.
• Computer literacy and a valid Code 8 driver’s licence.
• Competencies: Organisational awareness, consulting, planning and organising, monitoring and control, negotiation, oral and written communication, change management, conflict management.