Job Description

Registered in terms of Section 29 (15)(a) of the Labour Relations Act, 1995 Reference LR 2/6/6/164

400 16th Road, Central Office Park, Block J

Central, Randjespark, Midrand

Tel: 010 010 9237

Email: recruitment@nbcpss.org.za

JOB SPECIFICATION

Position: Legal Counsel

Location: NBCPSS Head Office - Midrand

Job Purpose:

To administer legal, regulatory and compliance processes of the NBCPSS.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• LLB degree or equivalent qualification

• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate in South Africa

• At least 8 - 10 years' experience in labour law (excluding years of articles/

pupilship)

• At least 5 years' practical experience in litigation

• At least 5 years' Public Entity experience

• Experience in dealing with Department of Employment and Labour practices,

Bargaining Councils, CCMA, Labour Court with appearance at the Labour Appeal

Court & High Court being advantageous.

• In possession of a current valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage legal strategies for the Council.

• Establish an effective reporting system regarding legal and risk matters.

• Development and implementation of legal policies and frameworks

Registered in terms of Section 29 (15)(a) of the Labour Relations Act, 1995 Reference LR 2/6/6/164

400 16th Road, Central Office Park, Block J

Central, Randjespark, Midrand

Tel: 010 010 9237

Email: recruitment@nbcpss.org.za

• To draft and review legal communication and documentation including but not

limited to litigation, affidavits, review applications, contracts, SLAs etc.

• Conducting and processing of all litigation processes from inception to

conclusion.

• Overseeing the Exemptions and Appeals processes.

• To oversee, manage and monitor the enforcement process once arbitration

awards reach Legal Department and onwards.

• To assist with arbitrations when required in consultation with

relevant parties.

• Handling rescission applications

• Responsible to oversee, manage and attend to compliance review applications

in Labour Court.

• To liaise and communicate with external legal service providers and

to collaborate with other legal professionals.

• Interpretation of relevant legislation and provision of legal opinions.

• To provide continuous feedback to all internal parties to ensure

alignment on legal matters.

• To build, manage and maintain good internal and external relationships.

• Advising and consulting with regards to all legal matters in the Council

• Representation of Council in all legal proceedings

• Instituting Risk Management strategies

• Managing of staff in legal department

• Compilation and submission of all legal statistical reporting

• Proactively staying abreast of legislative changes, national and international

best practice, and ensuring the Council has overall legislative compliance.

Registered in terms of Section 29 (15)(a) of the Labour Relations Act, 1995 Reference LR 2/6/6/164

400 16th Road, Central Office Park, Block J

Central, Randjespark, Midrand

Tel: 010 010 9237

Email: recruitment@nbcpss.org.za

Knowledge & Expertise

• Extensive knowledge of labour law legislation

• CCMA/Labour Court Matters expertise

• Knowledge of Collective Bargaining

• Interpretation and Application of the Main Collective Agreement

• Legal Drafting

• Organised Labour Interactions

• Organised Employers Interactions

• Knowledge of utilisation of MS Office

Competencies:

• Planning and organising competencies

• Good communication skills - both verbal and written

• Technical knowledge of Labour / Employment Law

• Ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment without

compromising work quality or standards

• Self-starter with ambition, adaptability, and resilience

• Problem Solving and analytical skills

Salary: ZAR 0.00 - ZAR 0.00 ANNUAL

Duration: FULL_TIME

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