Job Purpose:

·        To ensure that processes and procedures in the Industrial Relations are adhered to on a company-wide level.

·        Minimizing risks to the business from a dispute resolution standpoint by ensuring that correct and consistent processes are maintained at all times.

·        Training and development of internal management in IR processes.

·        Representation and attendance at internal IR forums / proceedings, and external dispute resolution forums.

Minimum requirements:

·        Minimum 5 years’ experience in an IR/ER management role in logistics / manufacturing industry

·        LLB Degree / Admitted Attorney advantageous

·        Degree / Diploma in HR, Industrial Psychology or Labour Relations

·        Experience with 2000+ personnel   Valid SA Driver’s Licence

·        Clear ITC and criminal record

·        MS Office applications

·        Extensive understanding and knowledge of labour legislation

·        Extensive knowledge and experience of all CCMA/NBCRFLI

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 and 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, however also 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 company’s 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.

Salary offer: Negotiable