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COMMISSION FOR CONCILIATION, MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION (CCMA) - MANAGER: LEGAL SERVICES - NATIONAL OFFICE
COMMISSION FOR CONCILIATION, MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION (CCMA)
Manager: Legal Services - National Office (Post level: 04)
The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), an independent world-class authority, that resolves labour disputes and provides advice and training on labour relations, is looking for a dynamic individual to head up its Legal Services Team and make a difference to the organisation.
This role is required to lead the Legal Services function through the implementation of policies, practices, processes, and through this ensure conformity and compliance to relevant legislation and contribute to ensuring the CCMA’s credibility in labour market.
The position is based at the CCMA’s national office based in Johannesburg and will report to the Director of the CCMA.
The incumbent will lead a small team who will be responsible, in addition, to the required management of financial control, risk, reporting and human resources issues to:
• Provide a practical and legal advisory service;
• Institute and defend legal action;
• Ensure all contractual authorisations;
• Compile the Commissioner practical procedure and case law manuals;
• Provide ongoing support to Commissioners and also monitor reviews in the labour courts; and
• Be involved in recommending amendments to the LRA and the rules of the CCMA.
We are looking for someone with:
• exceptional team leadership and management capabilities;
• Solution-focus with strong analytical, attention to detail and connective thinking skills;
• Able to identify and mitigate legal risks;
• Excellent written and verbal communication, influencing, facilitation, negotiation and presentation skills;
• Assertive, resilient and able to work under pressure. Interpersonally agile and strong at building relationships and networks at all levels;
• Able to work independently, engage professionally with external stakeholders and internal clients; and
• Deadline and solution-driven, comfortable with change and able to navigate ambiguity and deal with the unexpected
Key Requirements
• LLB Degree or equivalent Legal Qualification
• 5 to 8 years experience in law and managerial skills
• Admitted Attorney or advocate
• Experience in court litigation will be an advantage
• Extensive knowledge of all relevant employment law and contract law
Detailed Experience
Expert drafting and contract negotiation, preparation, project-management and administration skills. Knowledge of labour, company and commercial law with expertise in drafting contracts and structuring commercial transactions. High level understanding of relevant domestic and foreign regulatory requirements and their impact the labour market. Able to translate and communicate legal knowledge for a non-legal audience. Team leadership and management capabilities. Solution-focused with strong analytical, attention to detail and connective thinking skills. Able to identify and mitigate legal risks within the ambit of the CCMA operational environment. Excellent written and verbal communication, influencing, facilitation, negotiation and presentation skills. Assertive, resilient and able to work under pressure. Interpersonally agile and strong at building relationships and networks at all levels. Able to work independently and engage professionally with external and internal stakeholders.
• Assertive, resilient and able to work under pressure. Interpersonally agile and strong at building relationships and networks at all levels;
• Able to work independently, engage professionally with external stakeholders and internal clients; and
• Deadline and solution-driven, comfortable with change and able to navigate ambiguity and deal with the unexpected
Key Requirements
• LLB Degree or equivalent Legal Qualification
• 5 to 8 years experience in law and managerial skills
• Admitted Attorney or advocate
• Experience in court litigation will be an advantage
• Extensive knowledge of all relevant employment law and contract law
Detailed Experience
Expert drafting and contract negotiation, preparation, project-management and administration skills. Knowledge of labour, company and commercial law with expertise in drafting contracts and structuring commercial transactions. High level understanding of relevant domestic and foreign regulatory requirements and their impact the labour market. Able to translate and communicate legal knowledge for a non-legal audience. Team leadership and management capabilities. Solution-focused with strong analytical, attention to detail and connective thinking skills. Able to identify and mitigate legal risks within the ambit of the CCMA operational environment. Excellent written and verbal communication, influencing, facilitation, negotiation and presentation skills. Assertive, resilient and able to work under pressure. Interpersonally agile and strong at building relationships and networks at all levels. Able to work independently and engage professionally with external and internal stakeholders.
Closing date: 30 October 2020
To respond in confidence, please send your detailed CV, certified copy of your qualifications, and a covering letter disclosing information that will assist the panel in considering your application to recruitment@ccma.org.za
When responding to the advert please ensure that the position reference Ref: MLSNO10-20 is quoted first on the subject line, as is. Failure to observe this protocol may result in your application being disqualified
If we have not responded within a Month from the closing date, you should regard your application as unsuccessful. Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates. The CCMA reserves the right not to make an appointment. It is the intention of the CCMA to promote representivity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of the posts. Preference will be given to candidate from the designated groups.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.