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INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION (IEC)
 
APPOINTMENT OF ECNBF CHAIRPERSON [Electoral Commission National Bargaining Forum (ECNBF)]     
Employment: Contract        
Location: National Office  
Remuneration: R2,149 per hour excluding VAT or R2,471.35 including VAT   
 
 
Overview
The successful applicant will be remunerated for preparation and attendance of meetings according to an hourly rate that is derived from the guidelines set out by the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) rates applicable at the date of the appointment.
Therefore, for the purpose of this advertisement, the rate will not exceed Level 14 of the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) rates, i.e. R2,149 per hour excluding VAT or R2,471.35 including VAT (as per the Rates issued 1 July 2019) or as amended in 2020 for the concomitant level (1).
The DPSA adjusts these rates annually and such adjustments will apply mutatis mutandis to the rates stipulated for the duration of the contract as it may become applicable (2) . Payment will furthermore be done per hour (and not daily) upon submission of signed off time sheets, i.e. for actual hours worked.  The rate referred to above will be used to determine the amount payable on a monthly basis.
 
 
(1) The inclusion or exclusion of VAT will be subject to whether an individual is contracted or his/her company.
(2) The fee was determined in terms of the long term, all overheads with mark-up model (Model B, Options B1 and B1.1), as per the "Guide for Hourly Fee Rates for Consultants", which is available on http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/consultant_fees.asp.
 
Responsibilities/Duties
The successful applicant will chair the Electoral Commission National Bargaining Forum.  The Electoral Commission currently recognises only one trade union, i.e. the National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (NEHAWU) for purposes of consultation and negotiations as prescribed by the Labour Relations Act, 1995.  Meetings will be held as determined by the ECNBF Constitution and the Recognition and Procedural Agreement, but at least once a month.
 
Requirements
An applicant should have a proven record of accomplishment of minimum 10 years in chairing bargaining forum meetings, facilitating consultation, negotiations and wage negotiations and development of recognition agreements and bargaining forum constitutions.  In addition, the following skills, experience and attributes would be an advantage:  integrity, independence, dedication, understanding of the Electoral Commission Act and any other legislation that governs the business of the Electoral Commission, knowledge of management principles and ethics, good communication and report writing skills, strong leadership acumen, inquisitiveness, and independent judgment.
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More Information
Applications must be accompanied by a recent, updated and comprehensive curriculum vitae, as well as certified copies of qualifications and identity document, covering letter (indicating the rate in which the services will be rendered), at least 3 contactable references (not older than 12 months from date of advertisement) for which similar services were provided and include the following information on each company providing the references:
1. Client's details (name and phone/fax numbers and email address)
2. Specific services provided to clients
3. Performance outcome for consultation, negotiation and dispute resolution
 
Candidates should furthermore not have a high political profile or should not have been active in politics within the past 5 years.

Suitably qualified candidates must forward applications to: The Manager: Human Resources at PO Box 7943, PRETORIA, 0001; Fax No (012) 428-5219 or e-mail to HR@elections.org.za.

Enquiries: Ms. N Mabunda, Deputy Manager: LR, at mabundan@elections.org.za. or tel. (012) 622-5700

Closing date for all applications: 24 November 2020. 
 
Please take note that no applications received after the advertised closing date will be considered.
"Applicants who have not been contacted by 31 December 2020 must consider their applications as unsuccessful". 
 
Please note
  • Applicants for the above position/s should not have a high party political profile.
  • Successful candidates will be required to enter into performance contracts.
  • Should applicants be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
  • All applications must include:
    • a covering letter that clearly indicates the relevant reference number of the post and your employee number (permanent employees) as it appears on your salary advice;
    • a recent, updated comprehensive curriculum vitae; and
    • certified copies of all qualification documents and identity documents.
  • Failure to attach the relevant reference number and to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
  • Please note that recommended candidates will undergo risk assessments, including inter alia the verification of curricula vitae, all qualifications, criminal and credit assessments and appointments will only be made upon positive verification thereof.
  • All appointments are subject to a probation period of twelve months.
  • The Electoral Commission will only correspond with short-listed candidates.
  • The Electoral Commission is under no obligation to fill the position/s and reserves the right not to make any appointment in the above post/s. Although advertised, positions may thus either be withdrawn, re-advertised or filled by way of transfer or deployment, should it be considered in the interest of service delivery.