Senior Industrial Relations

5 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year


Senior Industrial Relations (IR) Manager

Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum 5 years experience in an IR / ER management role.
  • LLB Degree / admitted attorney (advantageous).
  • Degree / diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or Labour Relations.
  • Valid drivers license.
  • Clear ITC and criminal record.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Legal drafting of applications or notices to be used at CCMA, National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI) and / or Labour Court, such as condonation applications and rescission applications.
  • Represent The Company at all matters at the CCMA and NBCRFLI.
  • Interacting with external legal counsel on any IR matter, including Labour Court.
  • Training of line management in aspects of IR, including investigations and chairing of hearings.
  • Drafting of monthly IR reports, including Board submissions as and when required.
  • Drafting of written communication to any external parties, such as trade unions or attorneys, as and when required.
  • Keeping the business up to date on amendments regarding labour related matters, such as developing cases, changes in legislation, strike action and wage negotiations.
  • Providing an all-round comprehensive IR function to the business, thereby ensuring all IR / HR policies are complied with, including the compliance of such by line management and supervisors.
  • Ensuring a comprehensive investigation of any misconduct, including attending to suspensions, issuing and drafting of notices of hearings and drafting of warnings or dismissal notices.
  • Drive and manage misconduct, incapacity and retrenchment matters from start to finish in a timely manner, while ensuring fairness.
  • Manage matters relating to poor work performance, sick leave abuse and regular absenteeism.
  • Acting as the IR Representative and being present in any IR matters such as disciplinary hearings, incapacity processes, counselling sessions and consultations.
  • Ensuring that the correct IR processes are followed within the business, and also ensuring all processes are fair, consistent and compliant with company policies and any governing legislation.
  • Making certain that recordings are properly transcribed by typists / scribes.
  • Immediately notifying the Payroll department of any terminations, suspensions and abscondments.
  • Drafting and amending IR policies from time to time to ensure they are up to date.
  • Draft and amend any agreement that may be required, such as settlement agreements, retrenchment agreements and mutual separation agreements.
  • Liaising with Temporary Employment Services (TES) on IR matters concerning TES employees, including guidance on corrective action and correct processes.
  • Travelling to The Companys various branches for IR support to management, training, or representing the company at CCMA and NBCRFLI.
  • Assisting the Group IR Manager with Employment Equity related matters from time to time.
  • Assisting the Group IR Manager with any trade union engagement or interaction.
  • Any additional or ad-hoc duties and responsibilities related to the position which may be requested by management.



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