Assistant Manager – Employee Relations – Ministry of Sport and Arts
Job Description
Main Purpose of the Job
To coordinate the employment relations function and assist in facilitating the implementation of employment relations policies, procedures and labour agreements.
Key Performance Areas
- Provides advice and guidance on interpretation of laws, policies, rules and procedures on employee relations to customers.
- Promotes good communication and harmonious relationships between the employer and employees.
- Assists in the development of grievance and dispute resolution mechanisms in the Ministry.
- Provides technical advice to the Ministry on labour disputes referred to mediation and arbitration.
- Analyses disciplinary proceedings and penalty recommendations and advises Management on the substantive/procedural merit of cases.
- Provides technical support to the Ministry Management at consultative meetings with recognised Public Service Trade Unions.
- Monitors the implementation of the Joint Institutions reached by the Ministry and recognised Public Service Trade Unions.
- Facilitates capacity building on employee relations in the Ministry.
- Provides technical expertise on employee relations matters.
- Facilitates the formulation and implementation of the Employee Relations Annual Work Plan and targets to achieve the objectives and initiatives of the Unit.
- Monitors staff grievances and provides advice and support on employee relations matters.
- Monitors compliance with government policies, rules and procedures on employee relations.
- Prepares budget estimates for the Unit.
- Supervises and identifies skills gaps of employees and recommends appropriate training.
- Undertakes any other related duties assigned by Management to meet the exigencies of the service.
Qualifications
Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration or related fields. Training in Labour Law/Industrial Psychology will be an added advantage.
Experience
At least ten (10) years of relevant work experience, two (2) years of which should have been served at D3 Salary Scale in the Public Service or equivalent level in Private/Parastatal Institutions.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Working with People
- Leading and Supervising
- Deciding and Initiating Action
- Adhering to Principles and Values
- Planning and Organising
- Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
- Analysing
- Writing and Reporting
- Adapting and Responding to Change
- Learning and Researching
Benefits
- Leave: 30 working days per annum.
- Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and Employee pays 50%).
- Contributory Pension Fund (Government contributes 15% and employee contributes 5% of basic salary).
How to Apply
Applicants should quote the vacancy circular and provide the following details:
- Updated detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- Certified copies of certificates.
- Omang.
- At least two recent work-related references (not more than six months old) confirming the required experience.
Note: Applications from Public Officers must be routed through the Heads of Departments. Applications not so routed will not be considered. Applicants are required to meet the minimum requirements to be responded to.
By submitting your application or CV, you acknowledge that the processing of your personal data is solely for recruitment purposes. Your information may be retained with authorised personnel and approved recruitment partners, in line with the Botswana Data Protection Act, 2024.
Applications Should Be Addressed To:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Sport and Arts
Private Bag 00514
Gaborone
Botswana
Or Hand Delivered To:
Ministry Headquarters
Plot 54355, SSS
2nd Floor, Office Numbers 267 or 270
For further enquiries, contact 3950227 or 3698135.
Closing Date:
