Employee Relations Manager

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Employement Concepts (Pty) Ltd Full time

Purpose of the role:


The primary responsibility of the Employee Relations Manager is to provide professional human resources and employee relations advice including general legal advice, assistance and/or support to all the relevant stakeholders at the group and/or business unit levels.


Key Performance Areas:

Supporting the implementation of a human resources strategy to achieve overall business objectives.

Ensuring and driving and compliance with applicable employment legislation.

Implementation and/or review of human resources policies and procedures in accordance with the business objectives and compliance with applicable legislation.

Implementing and/or reviewing contracts, agreements and/or collective agreements to ensure compliance with business objectives and applicable legislation.

Facilitating employer-employee engagements, including meetings or consultations with trade unions on matters of mutual interest.

Managing and/or facilitating consultations related to business restructuring, including retrenchment processes.

Managing collective bargaining processes, including negotiations of wages and conditions of employment.

Managing and/or presiding over disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes.

Managing dispute settlement processes at the CCMA or Bargaining Councils, including Conciliations, Mediations, Facilitations, Con-Arb's and Arbitrations.

Assisting with processes conducted by the Department of Employment and Labour, including Compliance Audits, Inspections, Investigations, DG Reviews and Enforcement Proceedings at business unit level.

Assisting with the management of litigation processes, including evidence gathering, legal documents and witness preparation.

Facilitating and participating in consultations with legal representatives in litigation matters.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Post-graduate degree an advantage

At least five (5) years relevant experience in a legal and/or business environment

Good working knowledge of the applicable employment legislation (BCEA, NMWA, LRA, EEA, SDA, UIA,OHSA, COIDA and any other relevant legislation)

Practical experience with the CCMA processes

Guidance to legal representatives

Ideally, applicants should be qualified legal practitioners with experience in general litigation, as well as experience outside of the legal profession in commerce and industry.


Competencies
Good negotiations and conflict handling skills

Conciliation and arbitration skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Good planning, time management, problem solving and decision-making skills

Attention to detail and analytical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Computer literate (Microsoft Office -Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)

Valid driver's licence with own transport

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Cape Town,

Western Cape:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

  • Honours (required)

Experience:

Employee Relations: 5 years (preferred)

  • Litigation: 5 years (preferred)
  • Arbritration: 5 years (preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Drivers license (preferred)
Application Deadline: 2024/06/14

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