Employee Relations Practitioner - 12 Months Contract

About the position

To provide support in the implementation of employee/ employer relations activities in the department.
JOB DESCRIPTION

Grievance management

• Receive, register and log grievances.
• Facilitate and resolve grievances within applicable timeframes.

• Facilitate labour related programmes, collective bargaining, grievance resolution and dispute management processes promptly within the principles of the law.
• Conduct and compile grievance investigations reports.

 
Dispute Management    

• Facilitate disputes at GPSSBC.
• Provide support in terms of preparation during the dispute’s proceedings.

 
Misconduct management            

• Facilitate and implement misconduct and disciplinary processes within applicable time frames.
• Represent the Department and draft the reports.
• Compile statistical submissions / reports on identified trends regarding misconduct and dispute matters.

 
Administration support                 

• Draft documents and perform administration related to the job for effective performance of the unit.
• Conduct basic research on the trends available in the field of Employment Relations.
• Provide logistical support to procure goods or services.
• Coordinate meetings information sessions/ workshops to create awareness and enhance understanding of employee relations policy and procedure and ensure that meeting packs are distributed.
• Conduct follow-ups on actions, ensure that the information is submitted on time and file ER records.
• Coordinate and ensure the implementation of agreed upon resolutions and labour policies.
• Provide assistance in compiling monthly management reports and include recommendations.
• Update and maintain database on disciplinary cases, grievance, suspensions, appeals processes, and other conflict cases.
• Coordinate the updating and submission of risk reports.
• Capture labour relations cases on Persal and other remunerative work request.
• Provide functional advice, and technical guidance to employees and management.

 
 
JOB REQUIREMENTS
 
Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years qualification (NQF level 6) in Labour Relations/ Labour Law/ Human Resources Management/ Human Resources Development/ Industrial Psychology/ Industrial Relations or relevant qualification.

 
Learning indicators

• Interpretation and application of Departmental policies informing Labour Relations
• Client orientation
• Understanding of labour relations processes

 
Training

• Sufficient training and exposure on the following:
• Labour Relations

 
Experience        

• At least 2 years within labour relations environment

Desired Skills:

• • Initiating skills
• • Negotiation skills
• • Batho Pele skills