Minimum Requirements

• Applicants must be in possession of a recognised Diploma or Degree in Social Science, Labour Relations or Labour Law.
• Advanced Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law, Advanced Programme in Labour Relations or Labour Dispute Resolution Practice will serve as an Advantage.
• 3 years proven experience in a unionised environment and in a supervisory capacity.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of the CCMA and bargaining council proceedings is essential.

Primary Duties

• Ensure standard Employee Relations Management processes.
• Initiate projects that involve all the relevant stakeholders in order to enhance employee relations strategic objectives on site.
• Roll out of values and ethics.
• Ensure capacity building of line management by conducting information sessions, individual coaching and counselling sessions, ad hoc consultation sessions. Make recommendations regarding training interventions.
• Presentation of cases at the bargaining council, CCMA and Labour Court. This includes directions and submissions of affidavits, opposing of late applications/ condonations, negotiations to attend settlement applications of rescissions of awards
• Implement effective ER strategies policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence of agreements with labour and line management.
• Monitor climate and report on trends and potential risks to the organization.
• Assess the nature and possible risk associated with conflict situations and apply appropriate strategies to facilitate conflict handling.
• Implementation and monitoring of Rand Waters HR processes as required of the HR specialist role.