Job Profile:
- Provide specialist advice and information to all levels of management, supervisors and union
representatives with regards to labour relations matters, policies and procedures - Manage the dispute resolution processes and ensure that Council’s cases are sufficiently prepared, and Council is adequately represented at conciliation and arbitration hearings
- Facilitate collective bargaining and labour unrest processes
- Ensure administrative reporting, recording and information maintenance procedures are complied with, and documentation, notices and correspondence compiled are circulated in specific time frames
- Ensure effective communication with external stakeholders
- Provide input into the preparation of the capital and operating budget and controls expenditure against approved budget allocations
- Provide practical training and guidance to management in procedures and applications associated with specific Industrial Relations processes
- Manage and coordinate the processes and procedures with relation to the recruitment and selection
functions at all levels - Responsible for the administration and support in terms of probation periods
- Responsible for onboarding/induction of new appointees
- Manage and supervise the team effectively by planning, organizing and controlling the unit’s activities
- Collate and prepare information for inclusion into statutory reports
- Provide support in ensuring that comprehensive risk management is carried out
- Manage matters relating to the HR Strategy and Plans to ensure adherence
- Ensure effective management of contracts and compile Bid Specifications/Terms of Reference and
contracts for Service Providers
Requirements: - A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management or related field
- 8 years or more relevant experience covering a broad range of human resources functions and at least 3 years’ supervisory experience
- Computer Literacy: MS Office
- Valid Code B Driver’s licence
- Language proficiency in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape
- Required to work after normal working hours, during emergencies and planned overtime
- Excellent negotiation-, problem-solving-, conflict resolution- and presentation skills
- Ability to work under severe pressure and adhere to strict deadlines
- Ability to deal with highly confidential and sensitive information
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Attention to detail and work accurately
- Must have good interpersonal relations
Salary band: R444 324 – R576 708 per annum
Post Level: T13
Work Centre & Reference: Stellenbosch (39)
Closing date for applications: 06 June 2025 at 15:00
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COURIER THEIR APPLICATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
STELLENBOSCH OFFICE
29 Du Toit Street / 46 Alexander Street
STELLENBOSCH
7600
OR HAND DELIVER THEIR APPLICATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES:
STELLENBOSCH OFFICE PAARL OFFICE
29 Du Toit Street /46 Alexander Street 194 Main Street
STELLENBOSCH PAARL
7600 7646
WORCESTER OFFICE CERES OFFICE
51 Trappes Street 27 Munnik Street
WORCESTER CERES
6850 6835
ROBERTSON OFFICE
40 Van Reenen Street
ROBERTSON
6705
CORE PROFESSIONAL
COMPETENCIES
FUNCTIONAL
COMPETENCIES
PUBLIC SERVICE
ORIENTATION
COMPETENCIES
PERSONAL
COMPETENCIES
MANAGEMENT /
LEADERSHIP
COMPETENCIES
- Organisational Awareness
- Consulting
- Planning and Organising
- Monitoring and Control
- Negotiation
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Change Management
- HR Technology/Information
Management - HR Service Delivery
- Strategic HR Management
- Talent Management
- Workforce Planning
- Learning and Development
- Occupational Health and
Safety - Compensation and Benefits
Management - Performance Management
- Employee Wellness
- Industrial and Labour
Relations - Interpersonal Relationships
- Communication
- Service Delivery Orientation
- Action and Outcome
Orientation - Conflict Management
- Resilience
- Learning Orientation
- Accountability and
Ethical Conduct - Problem Solving and
Analysis - Direction Setting
- Impact and influence
- Coaching and
Mentoring - Team Orientation
Fringe benefits include: pension / retirement fund, medical scheme, group life insurance, 13th cheque and a non-pensionable accommodation allowance. Details regarding the comprehensive list of fringe benefits are available on request.
The closing date for applications is regarded the date on which minimum requirements as stipulated in this advertisement should be met by applicants. No supplementary documents will be accepted after the closing date. Applicants must acquire the prescribed application form from Ms TI Mpoli on (021) 8885159 or Ms NP Mtuta on (021) 8885120. Originally completed applications, accompanied by originally-certified true copies of qualification certificates (degrees, diplomas, certificates, school certificates, etc) as well as required driver’s licenses, Professional Driver’s Permits and registration certificates from professional
bodies, where applicable, are to be submitted to the Municipal Manager, Cape Winelands District Municipality, P.O. Box 100,Stellenbosch, 7599 in a sealed envelope and endorsed with the relevant post name on the envelope.
It should be noted that applications that do not adhere to the above-mentioned prescriptions will not be considered, neither will late, faxed and / or electronic applications be considered.
Successful candidates will be expected to sign a contract of employment, disclosure of benefits and interests and a performance contract (where applicable) with the employer.
In the event of any inconsistency between the English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa advertisement, the English advertisement will prevail.
Please note that, should no feedback be received by 31 August 2025 candidates may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful.
Canvassing will disqualify a candidate