National Consultative/Bargaining Forum Chairperson

Listing reference: siu_000071

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 1 May 2026

Industry: Public Services

Job category: Human Resources and Recruitment

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), a Schedule 3A entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), is an independent statutory body that was established in terms of the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act No. 74 of 1996. The primary mandate of the SIU is to investigate allegations of corruption, malpractice and maladministration in government departments, municipalities and State Owned Entities, and to recover financial losses suffered by State institutions.

The SIU has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Talent to join our dynamic team, which is passionate about the fight against corruption and recovering financial losses suffered by the State. The SIU hereby invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the opportunities to serve the Unit.

Key performance areas (Include but are not limited to):

Facilitate negotiations and discussions at National Consultative Forum/National Bargaining Forum meetings, mediate disputes, drafting of reports, provide legal opinions as and when required, be able to perform any other adhoc tasks. Review and sign off forum minutes.

Technical skills :

Ability to be neutral and fair, excellent negotiation and mediation skills, effective communication, Interpersonal, Planning and organizing, demonstrate ability to store and maintain confidential information in compliance with POPIA and other legislation.

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to):

Knowledge of LRA, BCEA, EEA, pay attention to detail, deadline driven, customer focused, knowledge of CCMA rules and guidelines.

Qualifications and Experience:

• An Honours Degree or Post Graduate Degree in Labour Relations Management or equivalent (NQF 8)
• At least 8 years' relevant experience, more specifically in the area of employee/ industrial relations
• Registration with relevant Professional Bodies such as Human Resource, Legal or equivalent
• Experience in dealing with EXCO and Unions
• Experience in mediation
• Experience in serving on Bargaining Council / CCMA will be an added advantage
• A minimum of three (3) reference letters on a letterhead of the institutions where services were rendered pertaining to chairing collective bargaining processes should accompany the CV.