Advisor: Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining

South African Local Government Association; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental association in Limpopo seeks an Advisor for Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining. The role involves representing municipalities, advising on HR matters, and ensuring policy compliance. Candidates should possess a degree in Labour Relations or HR and at least 3 years of experience in a public sector environment. This position offers a competitive salary and is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant working experience in the public sector.
• Understanding of how Local Government operates.
• Expert knowledge of Labour Relations Act and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Represent municipalities at arbitration and disciplinary hearings.
• Advise municipalities in the Bargaining Council.
• Provide training on national developments affecting municipalities.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Analytical skills

Decision making

Good Communication Skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Degree in Labour Relations or Human Resources / Law

Job description

Advisor: Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining

Based in Limpopo (Polokwane) Ref: 25/07/12

Cluster: Municipal Capabilities and Governance

Remuneration package: A competitive salary package

12 Months Fixed-Term Contract

“Our promise to our employees is to give them an opportunity to grow their careers through experiences and connections that inspire them to make an impact.”

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to Senior Advisor: Human Resources, Collective Bargaining and Labour Relations, the incumbent’s role and responsibility shall include the following:

Key Performance Areas

■Representing municipalities at conciliation and arbitration

■Representing Municipalities in disciplinary hearings and incapacityinvestigations

■Ensuring proper implementation of policies and programmes with regard to Human Resources within local government

■Ensuring proper technical and administration support to HR Working Group and SALGA representatives on the SALGBC by convening meetings, compiling agenda, minute writing and report writing

■Advising committee members (Para-legal)

■Assist and advise SALGA representatives at the Bargaining Council

■Prepare reports on assigned areas for the Unit and National HR Working Group of SALGA ■Obtain mandates from municipalities for bargaining purposes

■Attend SALGBC Divisional Bargaining Council meetings bi-monthly, advices SALGA representatives

■Collect and process mandates from municipalities for bargaining purposes

■Provide support to Municipalities

■Represent municipalities in the CCMA and SALGBC

■Respond to written and telephonic queries of municipalities in Province

■Deal with Disciplinary Hearings and incapacityinvestigations

■Ensure roll-out and implementation of policies and programs with regard to HR and LR within local government in the province

■Represent SALGA as well as municipalities at relevant industrial relations forums/structures ■Provide training to municipalities on developments at National Level and important court decisions

■ Conduct presentations on relevant topics at appropriate forums when requested by Municipalities.

THE CANDIDATE PROFILE

■ Stakeholder Management and Influencing skills;

■ Strong management ability

■ Decision making and sound judgement

■ Analytical and problem-solving skills

■A dynamic, motivated self-starter with high levels of emotional maturity

■High integrity and ethics

■Culture fit: SALGA desires an individual who will share and buy-in, in our core values, mission and vision, demonstratinga commitment to our ethos beyond just doing the job.

Qualifications and experience

■A Degree in Labour Relations or Human Resources / Law or equivalent

■ Admission as an Attorney/Advocate will be anadvantage

■ A minimum of 3 years’ relevant working experience operating in a public environment sector

■ Knowledge / understanding of how Local Government operates

■Expert knowledge of related legislation such as Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Labour Relations Act and Basic Conditions of Employment Act

■Expert knowledge of municipal policies

■Expert knowledge of the Local, government political and strategic agenda

■ A valid code 08 driver’s license and own vehicle.

Core knowledge, skills and behaviour

■Understanding of the Local Government environment

■ Knowledge of the relevant legislations

■Advisory and consultancyand

■ Good Communication Skills

■Analytical skills

■ Computer Literacy

■ Planning and Organising skills

■Client orientated

■Results driven

■ Good Interpersonal skills

■ Conflict resolution

Suitably qualified and experienced candidates can apply on the link below:

https://www.cvspaces.co.za/CvSpacesHome/JobDetailsIndex/1568?jobTitle=advisor

Closing Date: 31 July 2025

NOTE: Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. SALGA reserves the right not to proceed with the appointment for any of the vacant position. All appointments will be made in line with the SALGA’S Employment Equity Plan