SPECIALIST: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS (12 MONTHS CONTRACT)

The purpose of this position is to promote harmonious relationships in the workplace by designing, developing and implementing proactive employee relations policies, structures and procedures in order to mitigate any potential risk originating from the employer/employee relationship.The incumbent will provide advice on labour law/ industrial relations and policy matters and, facilitate consultations and negotiations between management and employees on matters of mutual interests and implement consequence management (grievance and misconduct) within the client  Duties & Responsibilities Qualification Requirements and experience A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Labour Relations or an equivalent qualificationAt least 5 years in labour relations managementAt least 3 years experience in labour relations in public sectorExtensive experience in collective bargaining, grievance handling and misconduct/consequence management KnowledgeExpert knowledge of the Labour Relations ActExpert knowledge of other relevant HR legislation applicable to employee relations environmentExpert knowledge of CCMA rules, processes, procedures and dispute  Core CompetenciesStrategic Capability and LeadershipPolicy conceptualization, analysis and implementationPeople Management and EmpowermentProgramme and Project ManagementFinancial ManagementChange ManagementKnowledge ManagementService Delivery InnovationProblem Solving and AnalysisClient Orientation and Customer FocusCommunicationHonesty and IntegrityInterpersonal skillsLeveraging diversityCoaching and mentoring Personal AttributesTenacityProfessionalismIntegrityTechnical Desired Experience & Qualification Ensure that proactive labour relations policies, structures and procedures are in place and that they are properly communicated to all, consistently applied and they promote co-operation and respect amongst all levels of staff to achieve stable and healthy relationships.Maintain and update all IR policies and procedures,Ensure the enforcement and adherence of these policies and procedures by advising and monitoring management and staff.Develop human and institutional capacity of client to implement the employee relations policies and to comply with statutory requirements.In conjunction with the OD unit, develop training programmes in employee relations for management and staff.Develop, implement and promote employee relations programmes or interventions. Decisiveness in Execution  Workplace Relationship ManagementFacilitate the development and implementation of organisational rights agreements with union/s or employee representativesMonitor, review, and suggest amendments to the relationship agreement as required.Facilitate the implementation of employee / (Union)/management meetings.Management of industrial action and provide technical support to clientConsult and advise management and employees with regard to legislation, policies, and proceduresAttend and/or facilitate divisional or unit meetings, when required and where employee relations are adversely affected.Facilitate and maintain a good working relationship with union representativesMaintain sound relationship with representatives from the Labour of Department, and any other government official and Service ProvidersMonitor and ensure implementation of agreements between management and union/s. IR ConsultationIdentify and/or evaluate causes of conflict and propose appropriate corrective actionRepresent client at the CCMA in Conciliation and Arbitration mattersIn conjunction with the Legal and Risk Unit, facilitate and oversee any litigations emanating from employee relationsProvide support to management and staff in managing performance and assist in the analysis of plans to resolve any identified performance problems.Monitor the labour relations practices of all divisionsMonitor developments within the labour relations field and advise on best labour relations practicesRepresent management in consultation meetings with trade unionsAssist Management in wage negotiations with trade unionsFacilitate the resolution of formal grievanceHandle disciplinary matters in the client following due process Systems Management and ReportingImplement and maintain a comprehensive IR administration system.Maintain an up-to-date information management system of all IR-related informationProduce reports on IR trends or activities throughout the organizationMonitor internal labour relations trends and submit relevant reportsRemain apprised of all changes or relevant news, and provide analysis and report on same.