VACANCY!!!
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 Act 2024. It is a semi-autonomous tribunal answerable to the Industrial Relations Council (IRC) as its governing body. Its main functions are to prevent and speedily resolve trade disputes through conciliation and/or arbitration and to advise employers, employees, or their organisations on the prevention of trade disputes at source.
The Directorate invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of ARBITRATOR, tenable at the SOUTH REGION MAFETENG.
Responsibilities:
- Prevents disputes at source and resolves them through conciliation.
- Speedily resolves referred disputes through conciliation or arbitration.
- Draws clear and implementable settlement agreements for the parties after successful conciliation.
- Draws and issues arbitral awards timely.
- Conducts research about new developments in labour law and labour relations.
- Brings significant awards to the attention of the Director.
- Issues monthly performance reports and submits them to the Director timely.
Qualifications and Experience:
- LLB Degree plus Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Law (Conciliation and Arbitration) with at least four (4) years’ working experience in Labour Law. OR
- LLB Degree with at least six (6) 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 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.
To Apply:
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
The closing date for receiving applications is 02 May 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.