Director: Employee Relations and Wellness

About

Provide strategic direction and operational leadership for employee relations and wellness at Unisa, aligned with the institutional strategy and CODeL business model. The role promotes constructive employment relationships, leads collective bargaining and consultation, oversees labour-dispute prevention and resolution, and directs integrated employee wellness programmes. Applicants need a Master’s degree in Labour Law or a related cognate discipline and at least 10 years’ relevant experience, including five years in management. Job grade: 4. Reference: 01.

How to apply

Download and complete the Unisa job application form at https://www.executivetalenting.co.za/wp-content/uploads/Unisa-Application-Form.pdf. Email the completed form and an up-to-date CV to aliciab@pinpointone.co.za, including reference number 01 in the subject line.

Responsibilities

• Developing operational plan and KPI’s in support of the departmental strategy in support of the institution’s overall vision and strategy.
• Executing the directorate’s operational plan and procedures to support the ODeL 2016-2030 Strategy.
• Interpreting policies to lower levels and ensuring alignment with Directorate’s operational plan.
• Providing direction in the directorate’s area(s) of specialisation.
• Providing tactical and operational leadership regarding all operations of the directorate from an overall perspective, which include: Employee Wellness; Employee Relations; Unisa Bargaining Forum (UBF) Coordination.
• Fostering the relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinating the activities within the Directorate.
• Promoting intergroup collaboration.
• Providing specialist advice and support to the Executive and line management in implementing Labour legislations.
• Ensuring maintenance of good communication and alignment between Labour and the University.
• Directing development, preparation and implementation of the constitution and resolutions of Unisa Bargaining Forum (UBF).
• Endeavouring to sustain the quality of work life within the Institution.
• Directing, monitoring, evaluating and facilitating the implementation of organisational and Employee Wellness strategies and policies.
• Managing the integrated Wellness programmes, including HIV and AIDS, Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP).
• Leading and managing constructive negotiations and consultations with recognised unions and other stakeholders, and settlement agreements with employees and/or external parties.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Master’s Degree in Labour Law or a relevant cognate field of study.
• Relevant Professional registration and/ or member of related Communities of Practice.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience with at least 5 years in a management role.