Employee and Labour Relations Specialist

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd Full time

The Employee and Labour Relations Specialist will support the Head of People and Labour Relations in providing comprehensive, professional employment law and employee relations services within the framework of South African and other African labour laws, and organisational policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.

The role requires an individual with a deep understanding of local and regional labour laws and a commitment to fostering positive employee/employer relationships within the organization.

This position will handle all employment law aspects, including but not limited to disputes, and disciplinary matters, promoting a fair and balanced approach while ensuring compliance with regulations in South Africa and the ability to support similar needs in other African countries.

They will work closely with leadership teams across the business and the wider Human Capital team, to drive projects and programs aligned to the ER strategy and key objectives.


Responsibilities:

  • Provide inputs to the employee relations tactical plan, with a focus on developing a positive ER climate.
  • Contribute to and implement employee relations tactical plans that align with the Employment & Labour legislation in each corridor, emphasising fair treatment, equality, and the resolution of disputes through recognised procedures.
  • Ensure policies ,documentation (contracts, case documents etc.),reports, training, and guidance follow the provisions set forth by the Employment and Labour Legislation in each corridor and other relevant regulations to maintain compliance and ensure employee relations in adherence to the law.
  • Plan and implement ER projects and programs in allocated areas of the business.
  • Employment and Labour legislation, as well as the organisational policies, procedures, standards and guidelines in each corridor, ensuring compliance with labour laws, offering advice on employee relations matters, and reinforcing the understanding of procedures and rights outlined in the legislation.
  • Build and maintain a network of experts, key stakeholders in the industry and regulatory bodies to stay abreast with industry trends and regulatory changes.
  • Represent Head of People and Labour Relations in forums and internal meetings as and when required.
  • Work closely with the Head of People & Labour Relations and relevant PBP and line managers to identify and mitigate potential risks.
  • Actively provide accurate and timely legal advice and counsel(including opinions)to manager and PBP on a wide range of employmentrelated issues.
  • Conduct legal research, analyze laws, regulations, and legal precedents, and provide
recommendations to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks to the organisation.

Qualifications and Experience required:

Bachelors degree or Advanced Diploma

Relevant LLB / Human Resources Degree with specialisation in Employment and Labour Law LLB will be highly advantageous

Employee & Labour Relations experience (Essential)

Experience working in a multi-national, across African, and EU organisation

Employment Tribunals, Labour Court, and Collective Bargaining experience

Disciplinary Management Experience

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