ADVERT – LEGAL OFFICER (HEAD OFFICE – MIDRAND)
Job Purpose:
The position of a Legal Officer is required for the National Bargaining Council for the Private Security Sector in terms of its establishment Section 29(15)(a) of the Labour Relations Act as amended.
To administer legal, regulatory and compliance processes of the NBCPSS.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
• LLB degree or equivalent qualification
• At least 2 years’ experience in labour law
• At least 2 years’ experience in litigation practice
• Experience in dealing with Department of Employment and Labour practices, Collective Bargaining, CCMA Processes and Labour Court.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Consulting and advising on legal processes – general litigation.
• Administering the Exemptions process.
• Drafting of legal documents including but not limited to litigation.
• Advising and consulting with regards to legal matters related to exemption applications and appeals.
• Representing the Council in all exemption application hearings and appeals.
• Reporting on legal developments and matters related to the exemption application processes and appeals.
• Ensuring that all CCMA administrative legal processes are adhered to.
• Conducting legal research and reporting on findings
Knowledge & Expertise
• Knowledge of labour law legislation
• CCMA/Labour Court Matters expertise
• Knowledge of Collective Bargaining
• Knowledge of NBCPSS Exemptions and Appeal processes
• Knowledge of utilisation of MS Office
Competencies
• Legal drafting
• Planning and organising competencies
• Good communication skills – both verbal and written
• Technical knowledge of Labour Law
• Ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment without compromising work quality or standards.
• Self-starter with ambition, adaptability, and resilience
• Problem Solving and analytical skills.
• Team Player
REMUNERATION GRADE: Market Related
Applications:
To apply, follow one of the following two options.
➢ Click APPLY FOR THIS POSITION below; or
➢ Email a fully completed and signed NBCPSS Job Application Form (Obtainable on the NBCPSS website under ‘Advertisements’) and a comprehensive CV to recruitment@nbcpss.org.za. On the subject line of the email kindly write ‘Application – Legal Officer’.
Closing Date: 14/03/2023 at 16:00
Should you not hear from us 60 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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