Senior Officer: Employment Relations

7 days ago

Kimberley, South Africa Sol Plaatje University Full time

**Purpose**
The incumbent is to assist with providing sound, effective services, advice and support on employee relations matters to line managers, organised labour and the broader University. Represent the university at external structures i.e. CCMA, Bargaining Councils and department of labour

**Minimum Requirements**
- Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Labour Relations or Labour Law.
- At least 5 years of related experience in Employment Relations field.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Excellent report writing
- and conflict management skills

**Recommendations**
- Exposure to HR and ER practices in a Higher Education environment.
- ITS knowledge would be an added advantage.

**Duties and Responsibilities** Employment relations consulting/ coaching**
- Build and maintain relationships with line managers and staff.
- Providing consultation services, advise and guide the staff and managers on ER-related matters.
- Assist with interpretation of the policies.

**Develop and Implement HR Policies and Procedures**
- Contribute to formulation of policies and procedures and provide ER related training to all stakeholders.

**Case Management**.
- Represent the University in disputes referred to CCMA.
- Consult and prepare line managers and HR Practitioners for CCMA disputes.
- Provide adequate assistance to the representatives of all parties to ensure sound labour relations.

**Effective management of discipline/Grievances**
- Provide an advisory service to line managers on effectively managing misconduct, performance and grievance procedures.
- Ensure that grievances, disciplinaries and disputes are attended to within the stipulated time from the date of occurrence and that chairpersons’ reports are submitted to the ER Office.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.

**NB Applicants who previously applied for the position are encouraged to apply.

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