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NATIONAL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL INSTITUTE (NRWDI)
 

 
SPECIALIST: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Division: Corporate Services
Position Type: Contract Position (12 Months)
Reports To: Human resources Manager
 
Minimum Qualification
  • At least a Human Resources Bachelor's degree specialised in Labour Relations or equivalent qualification

Minimum years relevant experience
Minimum 5 years within labour relations environment.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Dispute Management
  • Disciplinary cases, suspensions, appeals and investigations
  • Collective Bargaining
  • Liaise and maintain relations with internal/external stakeholder including other government departments and state-owned entities
  • Policy development, reviews, awareness, and workshops; and
  • Internal Controls and Support
 
Location
Elias Motsoaledi Street Extension R104,
Pelindaba Brits, Magisterial District,
Madibeng Municipality North West Province, 0240
 
Job Description
To promote ethical standards, manage grievances, disputes, and disciplinary matters to promote sound employee/ employer relations.
 
Key Areas of Responsibility
Dispute Management
  • Coordinate procedures associated with disciplinary cases, grievances
  • Provide regular advice on grievance and disciplinary processes to supervisors/ managers and employees.
  • Prepare quarterly reports on disciplinary referred and submit reports to management
  • Develop and manage database on disciplinary cases, grievance, suspensions, and appeals processes.
  • Coordinate and attend to investigations as required.
Disciplinary cases, suspensions, appeals and investigations
  • Coordinate procedures associated with disciplinary cases, grievances
  • Provide regular advice on grievance and disciplinary processes to supervisors/ managers and employees.
  • Prepare quarterly reports on disciplinary referred and submit reports to management
  • Develop and manage database on disciplinary cases, grievance, suspensions, and appeals processes.
  • Coordinate and attend to investigations as required
Collective Bargaining
  • Coordinate Organisational Collective Bargaining meetings
  • Maintenance of sound relations with Unions
Liaise and maintain relations with internal/external stakeholder including other government departments and state-owned entities
  • Provide assistance with other departments in investigation and presiding/initiating of disciplinary cases and other matters
  • Establish and maintain good relations with programmes with the aim of promoting strategic partnership in view to promote sound employee /employer relations.
Policy development, reviews, awareness, and workshops
  • Facilitate information sessions/ workshops to create awareness and enhance understanding of employee relations policy and procedure
  • Develop, review, and facilitate implementation of employee relation policies and procedures.
  • Interpret changes in employee relations policies and directives from all legal prescripts for management and employees
  • Advise management and Organised Labour in the development, application, and interpretation of labour relations policies and practices, according to policy and legal prescripts and directives
Internal controls and support 
  • Perform other duties, including administrative related to the job for effective performance of the department.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain process to ensure proper control of work, compile and submit required administrative reports.
  • Risk management and provide progress
  • Monitor internal controls and provide continuous progress
  • Provide functional advice and technical guidance to employees and management
 
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
 
Skills:
  • Understanding of team dynamics
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Projects).
  • Customer Service oriented
  • Interviewing skills
  • Internal consulting skills
  • External consulting skills
  • Communication (verbal and written) skills
  • Planning and organising skills
  • Financial Management
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Research and analytical skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Presiding skills
  • Service delivery orientated skills
  • Batho Pele skills
 
Knowledge:
  • Knowledge of South African Labour legislation (BCEA, EEA, SDA, OSHACT, LRA,) and Ethics
  • Knowledge of organisational policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations
  • Knowledge of reward and recognition principles
  • Knowledge of learning and development theories
  • Knowledge of Performance Management processes
 
Personal Attributes
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Initiative
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work in teams
  • Be able to liaise with different stakeholders at different levels
  • Team player
  • Proactive and innovative
 
N.B. Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualification and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment, will form part of the selection process for all the above positions.
NRWDI subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity, including welcoming applications from persons with disabilities. Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from NRWDI within 4 weeks after the closing date, they must assume that their applications were unsuccessful.
 
Job Category: Specialist Employee Relations
 
Closing Date: 20/10/2023
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 
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BOARD SECRETARY
Division: Office of the CEO
Position Type: Permanent Position
Reports To: Chairperson of the Board, and administratively to the Chief Executive Officer.
 
Minimum Qualification
  • LLB degree (a CIS qualification will be an advantage)
  • Exceptional Board secretarial and administrative skills. Good knowledge of corporate governance and compliance prescripts and relevant legislation, including public sector legislation.
 
Minimum years relevant experience
At least 5 years’ experience in a Board / Company Secretary role, preferably within a State-Owned Entity
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Effective Management of Board and Sub Committee Administration;
  • Good Corporate Governance and Compliance;
  • Director and Board effectiveness;
  • Stakeholder communication and engagement; and
  • Board submissions and reports as well as Ad hoc requests
 
Location
Elias Motsoaledi Street Extension R104,
Pelindaba Brits, Magisterial District,
Madibeng Municipality North West Province, 0240
 
Job Description
The Board Secretary has to ensure the smooth and effective functioning of the Board and its Committees; timely information flows between the Executive and Board, and vice versa; the development, management and review of governance policies and procedures; and act as a sounding board and advisor to the Chairperson, Board and Senior Management Team on governance matters.
 
Key Areas of Responsibility
Effective Management of Board and Sub Committee Administration
  • Responsible for preparation of the Board Year Plan
  • Responsible for the timeous distribution of Board and Sub Committee Packs prior to the scheduled meeting
  • Produce minutes and ensure the timeous distribution thereof to members
  • Liaise with Management to source information and / or action items to ensure sound information flow within the Board and Sub Committees
  • Ensure minutes of meetings and resolutions are permanently affixed in the Company’s Minute Book and duly signed and dated by the Chairpersons of the respective meetings
  • Ensure all attendance registers and declaration of interests are signed by participants at all Board and Sub Committee meetings
  • Coordinate logistical arrangements for members to attend Board and Sub Committee meetings i.e. travel arrangements and catering
  • Ensure that records are up to date and readily available at all times
  • Maintain an up-to-date Register of Board and Sub Committee meeting resolutions
  • Administration of Board member payments and claims
Good Corporate Governance and Compliance
Assisting the Board in carrying out its corporate governance and compliance functions by, among other things, ensuring that:
  • The Board exercises good corporate governance by providing sound advice on corporate governance matters
  • Board members, collectively or individually, are provided with guidance as to their duties, fiduciary responsibilities and powers
  • Board charters and terms of reference are up-to-date, sound, effective and complied with
  • Annual declarations of interest by the Board are up-to-date
Communicating legislative and corporate governance developments to the Board and Sub Committees and providing guidance on legal and governance matters:
  • Advise on legislation which impacts on NRWDI, and advising on compliance thereof
  • Monitoring Committee adherence to all applicable Acts and King IV
  • Ensuring Board and Board Committee compliance with statutory requirements
  • Bringing irregularities / non-compliance to the attention of the Board
Director and Board effectiveness
Ensuring that the Board is properly capacitated and effective by:
  • Ensuring the induction of Board members
  • Ensuring Board capacity through competency enhancement (skills gap-analysis, training, etc.)
  • Ensuring optimum Board composition (consult Board Chairperson)
  • Ensuring optimum Board Committee structuring and composition (advise Board)
  • Keeping the Board informed on Board functions, trends and best practice
  • Coordinating Annual Board performance reviews
  • Regular and good quality information / legislative updates, training facilitation and advice
  • Annual Board and Committee assessments and effective and timely implementation of next steps
Stakeholder communication and engagement
Ensuring effective communication and engagement between the Board and its stakeholders including:
  • The Office of the State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) of the Department of Minerals and Energy
  • Relevant Committees of Parliament
  • NRWDI Management
  • Other Boards of the Department of Minerals and Energy’s entities, and any other relevant parties
Board submissions and reports as well as Ad hoc requests
  • Compile governance reports for submission to the Board
  • Compile reports in collaboration with Legal on legal issues
  • Compile reports in accordance with policies, procedures and legislation
  • Compile reports within the allocated time frame
 
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
Skills:
  • People management skills
  • Project management
  • Departmental budgeting
  • Performance management and performance appraisals
  • Change management
  • Analytical thinker
  • Professional report writing, communication and presentation skills
  • Facilitation, mentoring and coaching skills
  • Problem solving, negotiation and ability to influence various levels of employee hierarchy
  • Ability to cope with stress, pressure, deadlines and to handle setbacks
  • Planning, organisation and time management skills
  • Good interpersonal skills and team player
 
Knowledge:
  • Stakeholder management
  • Conflict management
  • Sound understanding of the requirements of the role
  • Understanding of NRWDI core business processes
  • Understanding of project management
  • Customer focus and customer service principles
  • Ability to research, analyse and prepare information
 
Attributes:
  • Model and exemplary work ethic
  • Innovative and solution-oriented
  • Proactive self-starter, able to decide and initiate action
  • Ability to function independently
  • Organisational commitment
  • Professionalism, emotional maturity, honesty, integrity and self-motivated
  • Results orientation and concern for quality, order and excellence
 
 
N.B. Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualification and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment, will form part of the selection process for all the above positions.
 
NRWDI subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity, including welcoming applications from persons with disabilities. Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from NRWDI within 4 weeks after the closing date, they must assume that their applications were unsuccessful.
 
Job Category: Board Secretary
 
Closing Date: 20/10/2023
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE



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HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER
Division: Corporate Services
Position Type: Contract Position (4 Months)
Reports To: HR Manager
 
Minimum Qualification
  • At least a Human Resources Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
 
Minimum years relevant experience
Minimum 3 years full generalist HR experience.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Talent Management;
  • Workforce Planning;
  • Learning and Development;
  • Reward and Recognition
  • Employment Relations; and
  • HR Service Delivery.
 
Location
Elias Motsoaledi Street Extension R104,
Pelindaba Brits, Magisterial District,
Madibeng Municipality North West Province, 0240
 
Job Description
To support the HR Manager in the implementation of the NRWDI HR Strategic Plan.
 
Key Areas of Responsibility
Talent Management
  • Facilitate the selection process of employees.
  • Monitor the implementation of the on-boarding process (induction, follow up interviews)
  • Administer the deployment of staff (promotion, demotion, transfers) in the division.
  • Support the HR Manager in the implementation of the NRWDI’s retention strategy.
  • Assist line management in developing job descriptions
  • Identify High Potential Employees (HIPO) and recommend development interventions in conjunction with line management
  • Conduct exit interviews for employees
Workforce Planning
  • Implement the business unit workforce plan to ensure that the business unit has the right people in the right places at the right time.
  • Support the HR Manager in drawing up and monitoring workforce budget in line with the workforce plan.
Learning and Development
  • Monitor the identification of training needs and ensure they are adequately addressed.
  • Ensure that all employees have Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
  • Ensure that development plans are developed for identified potential successors in conjunction with the HR Manager and line management.
Performance Management
  • Monitor the application of the performance management process in the division (contracting, and appraisals) and report any deviations to the HR Manager to take the corrective action.
  • Compile performance management related statistics (e.g. number of employees appraised, distribution curves etc.) for the HR Manager.
  • Monitor the implementation of plans to address poor performance.
Reward and Recognition
  • Monitor overtime costs and ensure that corrective action is taken
  • Ensure that correct inputs (promotions, change of job title, remuneration) are processed by payroll and HR Admin Officers
  • Conduct periodic analysis to ensure that there are no pay disparities or anomalies in the division
  • Advise employees on Total Remuneration Package structuring
Employee Wellness
  • Advise line management on managing employees (referrals) who have psycho-social challenges
  • Draw up and analyse sick leave statistics and recommend actions to address negative trends
  • Serve as a conduit between line management and Employee Wellness Practitioner
  • Facilitation of disability application forms and coordination of the entire process
Employment Relations
  • Ensures that Line Management comply with all relevant labour legislation.
  • Provide advice to line and staff on labour related matters (grievance and disciplinary procedures)
HR Service Delivery
  • Ensure that the workflow process is closed out for all the terminations
  • Ensure that employees and line management are provided with timeous administration support
 
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
 
Skills:
  • Understanding of team dynamics
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Projects).
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Customer Service oriented
  • Interviewing skills
  • Internal consulting skills
 
Knowledge:
  • Knowledge of South African Labour legislation (BCEA, EEA, SDA, OSHACT, LRA,)
  • Knowledge of talent management principles
  • Knowledge of HR Information system/s
  • Knowledge of reward and recognition principles
  • Knowledge of learning and development theories
  • Knowledge of Performance Management processes
 
Attributes:
  • Self-starter, able to decide and initiate action
  • Ability to function independently
  • Organisational commitment
  • Professionalism, emotional maturity, honesty, integrity and self-motivated
  • Good interpersonal skills and team player
  • Results orientation and concern for quality, order, and excellence
 
 
N.B. Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualification and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment, will form part of the selection process for all the above positions.
 
NRWDI subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity, including welcoming applications from persons with disabilities. Communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. If applicants have not heard from NRWDI within 4 weeks after the closing date, they must assume that their applications were unsuccessful.
 
Job Category: Human Resource Officer
 
Closing Date: 20/10/2023
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE