Key performance areas (Include but are not limited to):

Facilitate negotiations and discussions at National Consultative Forum/National Bargaining Forum meetings, mediate disputes, drafting of reports, provide legal opinions as and when required, be able to perform any other adhoc tasks. Review and sign-off forum minutes.

Technical skills:

Ability to be neutral and fair, excellent negotiation and mediation skills, effective communication, Interpersonal, Planning and organizing, demonstrate ability to store and maintain confidential information in compliance with POPIA and other legislation.

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to):

Knowledge of LRA, BCEA, EEA, pay attention to detail, deadline driven, customer-focused, knowledge of CCMA rules and guidelines.

An Honours Degree or Post Graduate Degree in Labour Relations Management or equivalent (NQF 8) • At least 8 years’ relevant experience, more specifically in the area of employee/ industrial relations • Registration with relevant Professional Bodies such as Human Resource, Legal or equivalent • Experience in dealing with EXCO and Unions • Experience in mediation • Experience in serving on Bargaining Council / CCMA will be an added advantage •  A minimum of three (3) reference letters on a letterhead of the institutions where services were rendered pertaining to chairing collective bargaining processes should accompany the CV.