PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To manage sound employee commitment, capability and discipline through the regulation of employee/employer relationships.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Develop, drive, and implement best practices for a sound Employee Relations (ER) environment.
- Recommend changes to the Group ER Policy, Procedure, and forms.
- Recommend, advise, and facilitate appropriate labour-related strategies for re-engineering.
- Facilitate counselling processes, record, and maintain records for filing.
- Act as the liaison officer between management, stakeholders, and social partners, e.g., Trade Unions, Employers Federation, and the Government.
- Facilitate AA and ER training, including the role of hearing chairpersons, initiators, Employment Equity compliance, and relevant policies & procedures.
- Handle labour matters, including preparation of Con-Arb correspondence and documentation, and application for interdicts or court orders.
- Assist and advise in wage negotiations.
- Review and ensure the effectiveness of monthly controls managed by PIM and assist with implementing corrective actions.
- Conduct investigations in consultation with Line Managers and/or ensure that investigations by Line Managers are properly done.
- Ensure timely conclusions of ER incidents by executing all actions in compliance with the ER Policy & Procedure.
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and legislation.
- Identify and advise on the implementation of corrective actions.
- Ensure that disciplinary cases meet the criteria for a disciplinary hearing.
- Ensure that notices are issued to the alleged offenders within the prescribed period.
- Ensure that appointments of the chairperson and appeal chairperson for disciplinary hearings are done on time and in accordance with the Group ER policy and procedure.
- Ensure the date, time, and venue for disciplinary hearings are set in terms of policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:
- Degree in Industrial Psychology/ Industrial Relations/ Labour Law
- 3-5 years’ Experience, in a ER/IR environment
- Postgraduate or Master’s Degree, specializing in Industrial Relations.
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Counselling Skills
- Influencing Skills
- Decision-Making Skills
