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DIRECTORATE OF DISPUTE PREVENTION AND RESOLUTION – DDPR
The Directorate of Dispute Prevention and Resolution (DDPR) is a statutory body established in terms of the Labour Code (Amendment) Act 2000. A public institution whose operations are overseen by the Industrial Relations Council (IRC). Its main functions are to prevent and speedily resolve trade disputes through conciliation and/or arbitration and to advise the employers, employees or their organisations, on the prevention of trade disputes at source.
The Directorate invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for One (1) position of ARBITRATOR, tenable at Maseru.
The Arbitrator shall be answerable to the Director in the performance of the following duties and responsibilities –
• Prevents and resolves trade disputes at source through Conciliation and Arbitration;
• Speedily resolves referred disputes and issues arbitral awards timely;
• Compiles information that will assist in the publication of information about the DDPR activities, statistics and significant arbitral awards;
• Conducts research about the new developments in Labour law and Labour relations;
• Issues monthly performance reports and submit to the Director timely.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
LLB Degree plus Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Law (Conciliation and Arbitration) with at least five (5) years’ working experience in Labour Law.
OR
• LLB Degree with at least eight (8) years’ working experience in either conflict management, labour law litigation and/or dispute resolution;
• A Master’s Degree in Labour Law will be an added advantage
ATTRIBUTES
• Ability to act independently, impartially and fairly;
• Ability to manage conciliation and arbitration proceedings;
• Knowledge of the applicable Labour laws and an understanding of the Lesotho Labour Relations System and Processes;
• Computer literacy, excellent communication and writing skills with fluency in both Sesotho and English
A valid Driver’s License is required.
Interested candidates should hand deliver their written applications with CV and two references in sealed envelopes to:
The Secretary
Industrial Relations Council,
C/o DDPR
8th Floor Post Office Building,
Private Bag A160, Maseru 100.
Closing date for receiving applications shall be 17th May 2024. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
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