CSHS485-2026 LEGAL ADVISOR: CONCILIATION, ARBITRATION AND LABOUR LITIGATION

DEPARTMENT: GROUP HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Division: Labour Relations Management

Section: Grievance, Conciliation and Arbitration

Location: Tshwane House

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Reference number

CSHS485-2026

Position

LEGAL ADVISOR: CONCILIATION, ARBITRATION AND LABOUR LITIGATION

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract

African female

African male

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

Indian male

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T15

Scale

R683 952,00 – R949 944,00 per annum  

Estimated

remuneration package

R902 477,00 – R1 241 035,00 per annum

Job purpose

To oversee and manage the delivery of an effective and efficient service on South African Local Government Bargaining Council and Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) disputes, labour-related litigation and the implementation of organisational policies, collective agreements and strategies

Appointment 

requirements

An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree) in Labour Relations, Law or any other study field related to the position

A postgraduate qualification in Labour Law or Law will be added advantage

At least six years’ relevant working experience in a labour relations environment

Thorough knowledge of the Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act 66 of 1995), Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act 75 of 1997), Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998) and Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act 97 of 1998), Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration, bargaining councils, Labour Court and other forums

A valid Code B driving licence

Computer literacy

Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal attributes

and/or competencies

Verbal and written communication skills; planning and organising skills; financial management skills; ability to work under pressure; good interpersonal skills; negotiation skills; conflict-handling skills, ability to ascertain the goals and objectives of clients; ability to prepare for negotiations, including a thorough understanding of the technical requirements and merits of each position; ability to adopt an appropriate advocacy and negotiating style in response to issues and personalities involved; ability to display creativity in reaching solutions that accomplish client objectives

Primary functions

Provide legal advice to client departments and any other departments on request to ensure compliance with organisational policies and collective agreements in line with legislative prescripts

Represent the City of Tshwane at conciliation, arbitration and litigation of disputes at the South African Local Government Bargaining Council (SALGBC), the Council for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and other related forums

Facilitate labour court matters and conduct legal research

Attend to cases referred or allocated for advice, consultation, conciliation and arbitration

Gather evidence and seek mandates from client department heads or managers with the utmost care and diligence

Conduct case management by engaging potential witnesses and strategising on the best and correct approach in representing the City of Tshwane at hearings

Perform risk and crisis management duties by advising clients on how to handle complex labour or employee situations

Perform case management administration on case records

Ensure strict compliance with time frames in respect of all labour matters

Remain abreast of trends, organisational awareness, organisational policies, collective agreements, reviews, directives and legislative amendments including court decisions in relation to the diligent execution of duties

Provide regular updates and feedback report on cases to client departments and managerial line (immediate supervisors) for allocated cases

Communicate effectively with the SALGBC, CCMA and other related dispute forums

Render legal labour assistance, including labour education on issues such as employment organisational policies, disputes and contracts

Advise on minimal liability and legal exposure for the City of Tshwane, research the implications of legislation and case law that could impact the business and report findings back to the head of legal services

Receive information and notices from the SALGBC, CCMA and other forums on all cases and ensure that cases are handled as per the directives and/or rules of the applicable forum

Render correct and proper comments on reports to client departments

SAP

S70016296

New/natural attrition

WPC approved

Enquiries

Virginia Ndhlovu (012 358 7379)