QUALITY COUNCIL FOR TRADES & OCCUPATIONS (QCTO)

 

 


A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO NATION BUILDING


The vision of the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) is to qualify a skilled and capable workforce.

The QCTO is a Council established under the Skills Development Act for standards generation and quality assurance for all occupational qualifications.



The QCTO is looking for a highly motivated, competent, and professional individual to fill the following position:


DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LEGAL

Salary Level R849,702.00 - R1,000,908.00

Location Pretoria - GP ZA (Primary)

Job Description

Manage the Legal Services function in the QCTO.

 

Job Description: 

•    Implement and comply with regulatory and legislative arrangements and reporting requirements.

•    Develop, review, and maintain relevant legal policies and procedures.

•    Provide legal assistance to QCTO internal stakeholders.

•    Manage litigation on behalf of the QCTO.

•    Provide oversight of external legal services and monitor progress of work, including legal fees.

•    Conduct legal research and furnish legal opinions.

•    Provide contract drafting and review services, including Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

•    Develop organisational standard contracts and SLA templates.

•    Review and vet all QCTO contracts and SLAs.

•    Facilitate all contracting processes and amendments at the QCTO.

•    Provide general legal advice and counsel internally.

•    Provide legal assistance in commercial transactions and negotiations as necessary.

•    Assist with budgetary planning for the Legal Services Unit.

•    Manage and monitor expenditure for Legal Services against the allocated budget.

•    Implement and monitor the Legal Service operational plan.

•    Manage performance of direct reports to create a high-performance culture.

•    Provide resources to staff to deliver on objectives and meet Legal Services targets.

•    Provide labour law advice and represent the QCTO at the CCMA and Labour Court.

•    Advise management on process and substantive aspects of disciplinary action.

•    Prepare cases, heads of argument, pleadings, and settlement agreements in conjunction with the HR Unit.

•    Determine management strategies and options during conciliation, mediation, and arbitration, in consultation with the HR Unit.

•    Analyse labour cases (including settlement agreements) to assess practical implications, risks, and liabilities, in consultation with HR. 

•    Prepare cases, heads of argument, pleadings, and settlement agreements in consultation with the HR Unit.

•    Assist with the analysis, evaluation, and implementation of arbitration and pre-dismissal arbitration awards to determine possible grounds for rescission or review.

•    Provide procedural advice for incapacity investigations and advising management on work adaptations and alternative work options.

•    Advise management on procedural and substantive aspects of grievance management, as well as the procedural and substantive aspects of disciplinary action for misconduct.

•    Assist management in the appointment of chairpersons and initiators for disciplinary enquiries and assist employer’s representatives with investigations.

•    Educate management and employees on policies, procedures, collective agreements, and relevant legislation continuously.

•    Manage the collective bargaining process in the QCTO.

•    Manage, facilitate, and advise on labour relations cases in respect of dispute resolution, grievances, and disciplinary cases within the QCTO.

•    Prepare arguments for the CCMA and Labour Court in conjunction with the HR Unit.

•    Facilitate end-to-end disciplinary processes in liaison with line management and represent the employer at external tribunals (CCMA or Labour Court) on assigned cases.

 



 

 

Job Requirements

•    A recognized bachelor’s degree (LLB) at NQF Level 8.

•    A minimum of 8 years collective experience as an admitted Attorney or Advocate of which 4 years must be at supervisory level in commercial law, labour law and litigation. 

•    Knowledge and exposure to the public service, QCTO mandates and strategies, the education system and pedagogy, the post-school education framework, and relevant government-wide    

     legislation (e.g., National Qualifications Framework Act, Skills Development Act, and National Skills Development Strategy III). 

 

Skills Required: 

•    Applied strategic and operational thinking.

•    Budgeting and financial management.

•    Problem solving and analysis.

•    Communication.

•    Stakeholder engagement and management.

•    Policy development and management.

•    Legal drafting and Managing litigation.

•    Analytical thinking and attention to detail.

•    Strong written and verbal communication skills.

•    Planning and organisational skills.

•    Professionalism and ethical conduct.

 

Closing Date 22/5/2026

 

QCTO is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We aim to promote equity through filling all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender, and disability status is required. Preference will be given to underrepresented groups as per the QCTO Employment Equity targets. People who are differently abled are encouraged to apply.

 

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