Job Description:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tImplement and comply with regulatory and legislative arrangements and reporting requirements.
\n\tDevelop, review, and maintain relevant legal policies and procedures.
\n\tProvide legal assistance to QCTO internal stakeholders.
\n\tManage litigation on behalf of the QCTO.
\n\tProvide oversight of external legal services and monitor progress of work, including legal fees.
\n\tConduct legal research and furnish legal opinions.
\n\tProvide contract drafting and review services, including Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
\n\tDevelop organisational standard contracts and SLA templates.
\n\tReview and vet all QCTO contracts and SLAs.
\n\tFacilitate all contracting processes and amendments at the QCTO.
\n\tProvide general legal advice and counsel internally.
\n\tProvide legal assistance in commercial transactions and negotiations as necessary.
\n\tAssist with budgetary planning for the Legal Services Unit.
\n\tManage and monitor expenditure for Legal Services against the allocated budget.
\n\tImplement and monitor the Legal Service operational plan.
\n\tManage performance of direct reports to create a high-performance culture.
\n\tProvide resources to staff to deliver on objectives and meet Legal Services targets.
\n\tProvide labour law advice and represent the QCTO at the CCMA and Labour Court.
\n\tAdvise management on process and substantive aspects of disciplinary action.
\n\tPrepare cases, heads of argument, pleadings, and settlement agreements in conjunction with the HR Unit.
\n\tDetermine management strategies and options during conciliation, mediation, and arbitration, in consultation with the HR Unit.
\n\tAnalyse labour cases (including settlement agreements) to assess practical implications, risks, and liabilities, in consultation with HR.\u00a0
\n\tPrepare cases, heads of argument, pleadings, and settlement agreements in consultation with the HR Unit.
\n\tAssist with the analysis, evaluation, and implementation of arbitration and pre-dismissal arbitration awards to determine possible grounds for rescission or review.
\n\tProvide procedural advice for incapacity investigations and advising management on work adaptations and alternative work options.
\n\tAdvise management on procedural and substantive aspects of grievance management, as well as the procedural and substantive aspects of disciplinary action for misconduct.
\n\tAssist management in the appointment of chairpersons and initiators for disciplinary enquiries and assist employer\u2019s representatives with investigations.
\n\tEducate management and employees on policies, procedures, collective agreements, and relevant legislation continuously.
\n\tManage the collective bargaining process in the QCTO.
\n\tManage, facilitate, and advise on labour relations cases in respect of dispute resolution, grievances, and disciplinary cases within the QCTO.
\n\tPrepare arguments for the CCMA and Labour Court in conjunction with the HR Unit.
\n\tFacilitate end-to-end disciplinary processes in liaison with line management and represent the employer at external tribunals (CCMA or Labour Court) on assigned cases.<\/p>\n
Job Requirements<\/p>\n
\tA recognized bachelor\u2019s degree (LLB) at NQF Level 8.
\n\tA 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.\u00a0
\n\tKnowledge and exposure to the public service, QCTO mandates and strategies, the education system and pedagogy, the post-school education framework, and relevant government-wide\u00a0legislation (e.g., National Qualifications Framework Act, Skills Development Act, and National Skills Development Strategy III).<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
qcto.hua.hrsmart.com<\/p>\n
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