Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a reputable legal professional service provider specializing in labour law to assist SAFCOL with initiating and handling disciplinary proceedings against senior management employees implicated in misconduct. The appointed initiator will ensure that disciplinary actions are conducted lawfully, effectively, and in accordance with SAFCOL’s policies and relevant labour legislation.

Scope

The scope of work includes:

• Engaging a legal professional with at least 15 years of experience in labour law.
• Providing demonstrable evidence of experience in initiating and managing complex disciplinary cases against senior management in large organizations.
• Analyzing background documents and formulating appropriate misconduct charges.
• Preparing and presenting cases before disciplinary hearings to ensure lawful and successful outcomes.
• Upholding the Code of Conduct as prescribed by the Legal Practice Act.
• Ensuring all processes are lawful, fair, and address wrongful conduct within SAFCOL.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements for the service provider include:

• Minimum of 15 years of active experience in labour law, with evidence such as CVs or company profiles.
• Demonstrable portfolio of evidence confirming experience in handling disciplinary actions against senior management in large organizations.
• Provision of three contactable reference letters detailing the scope and duration of previous relevant work.
• Knowledge of applicable case law and authorities related to misconduct and disciplinary procedures.
• Ability to analyze background documents, formulate charges, and present complex cases effectively.
• Upholding professional conduct and ensuring lawful, fair disciplinary processes.

Skills Requirements

The skills and competencies required from the service provider include:

• Extensive expertise in labour law and disciplinary procedures.
• Proven experience in handling complex disciplinary cases involving senior management.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret background documents and formulate appropriate misconduct charges.
• Excellent case preparation and presentation skills for disciplinary hearings.
• Ability to uphold ethical standards and the Code of Conduct in all dealings.
• Effective communication and management skills to ensure lawful and successful disciplinary outcomes.