Job Description

Job Purpose

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has opportunities for suitably qualified and competent individuals to be appointed as presiding officers as part of a panel to preside over disciplinary hearings and/or incapacity hearings. The appointees will be independent of all Departmental operations and will be contracted and remunerated on an ad-hoc basis for a period of 12 months. It may be required of the presiding officer to serve in the Cape Town Metropole as well as rural areas of the Western Cape.

Minimum Requirements

Appropriate recognised qualification; A minimum of 3 years working experience as a presiding officer in disciplinary hearings and/or incapacity hearings and/or arbitrator (CCMA and Bargaining Councils). A valid code B (or higher) driving licence.

Recommendation

Any additional recognised labour relations training courses.

Key Performance Areas

Preside over complex and serious misconduct hearings and incapacity hearings in accordance with the relevant prescripts; Safeguard the rights of the respective parties; Objective and fair findings/sanctions; Detailed report writing within the prescribed timeframes.

Competencies

Extensive knowledge of labour relations with special focus on disciplinary matters and incapacity hearings; Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape Province; Report writing skills.

Remuneration

A rate of R 375.00 per hour and a fee of R 1500 per final report submitted in terms of disciplinary hearings. Travel costs will be re-imbursed at a rate determined by government transport tariffs.

Notes

To apply: Submit your application online via https://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs/, click on "Premier" under the categories of departments to locate advert. Only applications submitted online will be considered.



Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered.



Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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