About the position
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar IR or Labour Relations role within a manufacturing environment is essential
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field
- Certification or training in mediation, arbitration, or dispute resolution would be advantageous
- Extensive knowledge of South African Labour Laws, regulations, and best practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Duties:
- Experience working with collective bargaining processes and Union negotiations
- Responsible for managing all disciplinary and grievance procedures within the organisation, ensuring
- compliance with relevant South African Labour laws, including the Labour Relations Act (LRA), Basic
- Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Bargaining Council Main Agreement, and company policies.
- Conduct thorough investigations into disciplinary matters, including gathering evidence, interviewing relevant parties, and making recommendations for appropriate actions
- Prepare all necessary documentation and facilitate all counselling, disciplinary, and grievance meetings in collaboration with relevant Managers
- Ensure compliance with relevant Labour laws (LRA, BCEA, Employment Equity Act, etc.) and company policies throughout all disciplinary and grievance processes
- Provide guidance and support to Managers and HR staff to maintain consistency and fairness in decision-making
- Schedule disciplinary hearings with external chairpersons, prepare all hearing/evidence packs, and facilitate the process leading up to the hearing
- Represent the company in conciliation and arbitration hearings at the CCMA and relevant Bargaining Council
- Stay abreast of changes in labour legislation and industry best practices related to industrial relations
- Provide updates and training to relevant Stakeholders as necessary
- Collaborate with HR colleagues and other departments to develop and implement proactive strategies for maintaining positive employee relations and minimising disputes
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all disciplinary and grievance cases, including outcomes and follow-up actions
TO APPLY:
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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Desired Skills:
- CCMA Representation
- Human Resources
- Labour
- Labour Relations
- Unions
About The Employer:
Our Client who is in the manufacturing sector, is looking for an individual with strong IR experience to manage all disciplinary and grievance procedures within the organisation.
Employer & Job Benefits:
