Labour Relations Officer

5 days ago

Pretoria, South Africa Public Servants Association of South Africa Full time

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**

**Education**
- Bachelor’s Degree in Labour Relations, Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management, Law, or a related field.

**Work experience**
- At least 5 years of experience in Labour Relations or Industrial Relations, specifically within the public sector or similar organisational settings.
- Proven experience in collective bargaining, including negotiations at various forums such as sectoral bargaining councils, and dealing with matters related to terms and conditions of employment.
- Experience in dispute resolution, including attending conciliations, mediations, and arbitrations in a variety of industrial relations matters.

A valid driver’s license

**KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS**
- Negotiation & Bargaining Management
- Policy Development & Oversight
- Dispute Prevention & Conflict Resolution
- Advocacy & Legal Support for Members
- Research & Analysis of Labour Trends
- Training & Capacity Building
- Member Engagement & Communication
- Workplace Representation & Advocacy
- Mandate Management
- Strike Management
- Stakeholder Liaison & Relationship Management

**REQUIRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES**

**Technical Skills**
- Legal knowledge (SA labour laws & collective agreements)
- Expertise in collective bargaining process (from negotiation preparation to agreement implementation)

**Industry Specific Skills**
- Sector knowledge (industry practices, challenges & regulatory frameworks)
- Understanding of Council rules, procedures & practices
- Understanding of union dynamics (member priorities)

**Soft Skills**
- Communication (verbal & written - articulation of bargaining position)
- Negotiation skills (effective representation of members interests)
- Problem solving
- Analytical thinking (analysis of labour market data, economic trends & sector-specific information)
- Advocacy
- Diplomacy & relationship management
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Ethics & integrity

**Applicant should be able to start immediately.**

**Please note: Applications not submitted via Indeed and / or without comprehensive CVs and contact details will not be considered.**

**Job Type**: Temporary

Application Question(s):

- Are you able to start immediately?

**Education**:

- Bachelors (required)

**Experience**:

- Collective bargaining and negotiations: 5 years (required)
- Drafting collective agreements: 5 years (preferred)
- Dispute resolution: 5 years (required)
- Labour Relations or Industrial Relarions: 5 years (required)

License/Certification:

- Drivers license (required)

**Location**:

- Pretoria, Gauteng 0044 (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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