Job Description

DUT~ has approximately 33 000 students, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is the first choice for higher education in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). It is located in the beautiful cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg (PMB). As a University of Technology, it prioritises the quality of teaching and learning by ensuring its academic staff possess the highest possible qualification that they can get.The Durban University of Technology is a result of the merger in April 2002 of two prestigious technikons, ML Sultan and Technikon Natal. It was named the Durban Institute of Technology and later became the Durban University of Technology in line with the rest of the universities of technology.DUT, a member of the International Association of Universities, is a multi-campus university of technology at the forefront of higher education, technological training, research, and innovation. In alignment with DUTs strategy ENVISION 2030, the University would like to see its people (staff, students etc) become entrepreneurial and innovative.In 2020, DUT was ranked amongst the Top 500 Universities globally, and 10th for citations globally and 5th Nationally.DUT has six Faculties, Accounting and Informatics, Applied Sciences, Management Sciences, Engineering and the Built Environment, Health Sciences and Arts& Design.Human Capital ServicesPost - Director: Employee Relations HCS (Ref: 30001596)(5-year renewable contract)Minimum Requirements:

• A postgraduate degree in Industrial Relations/Labour Law (NQF level 9) or equivalent is required AND a Certificate in Labour Dispute Management or similar as accredited by the CCMA.
• At least 10 years experience in employee relations in a unionised environment.
• At east 5 years senior managerial experience in industrial relations or labour law.

Summary of Duties:

• Acts as a key point of contact for employees and management on employee relations issues.
• Facilitates the flow of information and assures that appropriate parties are kept up to date while maintaining the utmost confidentiality regarding employee relations activities.
• Conducts internal investigations into employee allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, threats, violations to HR policies and other employment / legal matters.
• Utilises case management system to monitor and manage employee relations issues and trends.
• Monitor compliance to all applicable IR legislation and give advice on corrective action.
• Guide management in adhering to employment relations business objectives and costs by providing data, input, review, analysis, modeling, or other information and support.
• Align HR policies and procedures to comply with all relevant statutory and legislative frameworks.
• Lead and coordinate all labour relations functions including Liaison with CCMA, Department of Labour and related bodies.
• Monitor employee wellness programme offered by external service providers.
• Oversee the development of a new and maintain existing wellness initiatives in line with DUT wellness policy.
• Manage the Employment Equity Plan Development Process.
• Guide the implementation employment equity and transformation processes/interventions.
• Establish and maintain appropriate systems (analytical tools, information systems, projections of cost behaviour) and policies to ensure effective and efficient management of resources.
• Monitor and measures the department performance in accordance with the metrics agreed upon in the performance agreements and corporate balance score card.

Contact Person: Miss LV MakhanyaStatus of Position: PermanentSalary: Market RelatedTo Apply:
Please complete application form attached on this advertisement or from DUT careers portal and send together with detailed CV, copies of ID, qualifications, and a covering letter.Kindly note:
Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in terms of the Universitys equity policy The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment.

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